Brisbane Catholic Education has welcomed 15 new Principals and four new Heads of College.
From large city campuses to vibrant regional schools, BCE Principals play a pivotal role in shaping learning environments across 146 schools in South-East Queensland.
The 19 school leaders begin their roles at a time of continued investment in the future of Catholic education, with new schools opening, enrolments growing, and a $300 million infrastructure program to strengthen BCE learning environments:
Russell Davey, Principal St Peter’s Primary School, Caboolture
Alison Gilbert, Principal St Mary’s College, Ipswich
Sarah McCarthy, Principal St Patrick’s Primary School, Nanango
Paul Easton, Principal St Joseph’s College, Coomera
Reagen Collier, Head of College (Primary) Xavier Catholic College, Hervey Bay
Nathan Haley, Principal Sacred Heart Primary School, Booval
Nick Fogarty, Principal St Columba’s Primary School, Wilston
Jessica Lusk, Head of College (Secondary) Unity College, Caloundra
Nicole de Vries, Head of College (Primary) Unity College, Caloundra West
Andrea Hickey, Head of Campus (Year 7-12) St Francis College, Crestmead
Conor Finn, Head of College (Secondary) Southern Cross Catholic College, Scarborough
Bernadette Wright, Principal Christ the King School, Graceville
Carol Seagar, Principal St Joseph’s Primary School, Bardon
Gavan Minz, Principal St Mary’s Primary School, Laidley
Clare Hogan, Principal Our Lady of Good Counsel School, Gatton
John Christie, Principal Marymount College, Burleigh Waters
Charles Brauer, Principal St Peter Claver College, Riverview
Duncan Maitland, Principal St William’s School, Grovely
Theresa Redgwell, Principal Holy Family Primary School, Indooroopilly
Principal Paul Easton said he felt called to the role at St Joseph’s College, Coomera.
“When the Acting Principal position came up in Term 1 2025, I knew it was what I had spent the last 20 years preparing to do,” Mr Easton said.
“I could see all the wonderful people around me and thought if we rolled up our sleeves and worked together, we could create something very special here.
“That’s what we are doing as a team and as a community.”
Principal Alison Gilbert said St Mary’s College, Ipswich had a strong and vibrant community, which was “full of life and connection.”
“I hope to contribute through my presence, open dialogue and genuine engagement with all members of the College and the wider community,” Ms Gilbert said.
“Community is built through relationships, and I am looking forward to continuing to build those strong and positive connections every day.”
For more information, visit www.bne.catholic.edu.au
