2024 Beginning Principals Profiles
Name: Greg Malone
Current School: Bede Polding College, South Windsor, NSW
Previous Position: Acting Principal, Emmaus Catholic College, Kemps Creek
First Year as a Principal: 2024
My big picture for my current school is: To create a learning environment where every student can achieve excellence
The Joy of becoming a Principal is: being able to witness students learn and achieve excellence.
Favourite Book: Batavia, Peter FitzSimons
Favourite Food: Pizza
Interests / Hobbies: Spending time with my family, swimming and exploring our beautiful country.
My Favourite Well-Being Strategy: Exercise regularly, drink lots of water, eat fresh food.
Advice for an Aspiring Leader: Learn to manage your time or time will manage you.
Favourite Leadership Quote: The standard you walk past is the standard you accept.
What Title would you give to your TED Talk or Book: The power of teamwork.
Name: Erin Wedge
Current School: Mary MacKillop College, Nundah, Queensland
Previous Position: Acting Principal Mary MacKillop College
First Year as a Principal: Have been acting in the position since 2022.
My big picture for my current school: Engagement and Improvement with Bold Hope.
The Joy of becoming a Principal is: to work with staff in empowering young women to be the leaders of our future.
Favourite Book: At the moment, it’s Margaret Wheatley’s Who Do We Choose to Be? Facing Reality, Claiming Leadership, Restoring Sanity.
Favourite Food: Thai Cuisine.
Interests / Hobbies: Heading to the movies!
My Favourite Well-Being Strategy: Walking and getting up out of the office!
Advice for an Aspiring Leader: It’s a privilege and a joy – even on the hardest days!
Favourite Leadership Quote: No one can be a great leader unless they genuinely care about the success of everyone on their team.