Creating courageous young women with integrity and a passion to serve drives the new principal of north Brisbane all-girls school Mary MacKillop College Nundah.
Erin Wedge said her passion was guiding women to become global citizens.
“I am committed to empowering my students through holistic education, nurturing not only their academic growth but also fostering their individuality, critical thinking, and empathy,” Ms Wedge said.
“This will equip them to navigate the complexities of the world as confident and compassionate global citizens.”
Ms Wedge, who has been acting principal since March 2022, brings 20 years of leadership experience to the role, as the school celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, which has been marked by the opening of a new state-of-the-art building offering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics rooms, as well as flexible classrooms, and a modern library.
She said celebrations would also commemorate the school’s heritage, as well as reflect a commitment to fostering the “uniqueness of every individual grounded in a culture of welcome”.
Ms Wedge said the size of the College enabled her students to be “known by name”.
“I am committed to nurturing a close-knit community where individual growth is cherished and supported, fostering a vibrant and inclusive educational experience for students.”
She plans to build on the progress achieved in the last two years including continuing to work on the schools Positive Behaviour for Learning framework, known as “The MacKillop Way”.
“The framework aims to collaborate with our students and their carers to help our learners make better decisions.
“By working together with students and their parents, we can create an environment where students thrive academically and grow as responsible, compassionate, and resilient individuals.”
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