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Chair of Council
A CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE
It is an honour to be writing this message to each of you as the new Chair of Kinross Wolaroi School Council.
Iam humbled by the support and encouragement I have received from the School community and each member of the Council and, in particular, Tony Cheney who vacates the position of Chair after having led a process of generational change and renewal in the School’s governing body. Thanks to Tony’s efforts I believe we are a Council with a strong mix of professional expertise, experience and fresh ideas – a balanced and cohesive team. We are all immensely grateful that Tony has agreed to remain a Council member. I know he will continue to be a wise mentor to me, as well as to every other Council member.
As the governing body, Council is not only entrusted with responsibility to oversee the financial and risk management of the School but has responsibility to steer the School’s long term strategic direction and mission consistent with the values and ethos of the Uniting Church.
The School currently has an enviable profile in the
Australian independent school sector with a strong financial base secured by high demand for places across all year groups.
This is a result of a team effort over several decades, led by many but culminating in the dedication and leadership of
Brian Kennelly over the past nine years; leadership which has focused on delivery of an holistic co-educational experience, ensuring our students leave as balanced, well-rounded and resilient young adults.
Despite our very strong position, we cannot afford to be complacent and it is Council’s responsibility to guide the next phase of development at KWS to ensure we continue striving for improvement.
Critical to that objective is the appointment of a new
Principal to lead the next chapter in the School’s history.
Council has appointed one of the most experienced educational recruiters in Australia to conduct a nationwide search to identify potential candidates. The process has produced an impressive field of candidates from around
Australia which, again, is testament to the high regard in which
KWS is held nationally in the education sector.
We aim to appoint a leader who not only truly understands and “fits’’ the unique culture of the KWS community, but also has the vision, experience and capability to entrench KWS as a centre for educational excellence.
The successful candidate will arrive into a community of dedicated teachers, management and support staff who are all working hard to ensure that we have in place the systems and structures required to adapt to the pace and challenges of this century.
I look forward to leading our Council to ensure the School works together with all stakeholders to build on the legacy of previous generations, recognising our fundamental strengths: our students, our community and our regional base.
Christine McIntosh Chair — KWS School Council
