From the Principal Tina Campbell
It has been an absolute delight to have started my St George’s journey this week as Principal.
I am now officially the newest member of the St George’s School family. Students and staff have been incredibly warm and welcoming, and I have enjoyed my drive into the city each day. The energy and vibrancy within this school is indeed tangible and it is so wonderful to finally be here and immerse myself in all things St George’s. I would like to sincerely thank the Reverend Peter Laurence OAM for his care, compassion and wise counsel as Executive Principal. I know that he returns to the ASC with a piece of St George’s in his heart. My first steps as Principal are to get to know students and staff and the inner workings of the St George’s Community. I am keen to find out the essence of what makes this such a special place and whilst I know that it is always about the people, I am starting by finding out what it feels like to be a St George’s student. I begin by shadowing the Head Girl, Cosette Pachioli, for the day. I thank those students across Years 7 – 12 who have volunteered to spend the day with the Principal. I assure them that it will be a day full of fun and laughter. One of the greatest strengths I believe of a leader today is that of kindness. Lucy McCarthy writes that kindness is a choice made by those with a generous disposition and is shaped through mindfulness. The language used by kind people is appreciative and optimistic and stems from a gratitude for, and a valuing of, a shared humanity. Time, 1
experience and age has shown me that it often takes greater courage and strength to be kind, but it is kindness that drives me as a leader. I also hope to inspire others in leading St George’s Anglican Grammar School. The poem by English poet and playwright Christopher Logue is one of my favourites as to me it epitomises what great teaching and leading is all about. For me, it is about having a belief so strong in the potential of others and in doing so developing in them enough trust in you as a leader that they are willing to come to the edge of their comfort zone, to reach further than they themselves ever imagined was possible and to fly. This is my hope for staff and students alike at St George’s this year. Warmest wishes,
Tina Campbell Principal “Come to the edge,” he said. “We can’t, we’re afraid!” they responded. “Come to the edge,” he said. “We can’t, We will fall!” they responded. “Come to the edge,” he said. And so they came. And he pushed them. And they flew.“ Christopher Logue
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