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With an emphasis on providing strong leadership for the implementation of the St Catherine’s Towards 2025 Strategic Vision, the Leadership Team is responsible for the educational needs of the School, ensuring our commitment to empowering and nurturing women of the future is evidenced through all our outstanding and dynamic educational programs.
Mr Robert Marshall
Mr Robert Marshall’s passion for analysis, strategies and continual improvement ensures the School is at the forefront of pedagogical practice.
Previously leading St Catherine’s School’s in strategy and culture, Mr Robert Marshall’s passion is for our school to be a vibrant and cohesive community which has at its heart, the building and maintenance of strong and healthy relationships.
With nearly 40 years’ experience largely within the independent sector, teaching at schools in Melbourne and Canberra, Robert has held positions as Head of Boarding, Head of Faculty, Campus Head of a residential campus, as well as Director of Teaching and Learning. In each of these positions, he has had a long term interest in valuing the importance of relationships between students, teachers and parents.
Mrs Ceri Lloyd
As a leading educator, Deputy Principal, Head of Senior School, Mrs Ceri Lloyd manages the development and implementation of the School’s Strategic Plan, specific to Years 7 to 12 and oversees all Senior School operations. Ceri leads the implementation of the School’s Academic and Wellbeing Programs for staff and students, in addition to also playing a key role in imagining the future of St Catherine’s School. The Deputy Principal, Head of Senior School assumes the delegated authority of the Principal in periods of extended leave.
Mrs Gina Peele
Deputy Principal, School Operations, Mrs Gina Peele serves as the Deputy Principal, School Operations, overseeing the coordination of Senior School Co-curricular programs and managing the daily operations of the School. With a commitment to maintaining a calm, purposeful, and respectful environment, she plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless functioning of the School. Gina brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her role, contributing significantly to the holistic development and success of the school community.
Ms Karen McArdle
As a leading educator, Ms McArdle brings to St Catherine’s a wealth of experience in areas of professional learning involving academic data analysis to monitor student progress and to inform teaching practice that enables the development of differentiated teaching and a personalised learning experience for all students. Mrs McArdle’s natural warmth, genial and friendly approach enables a vibrant school community to flourish with the nurturing of happy and engaged children.
Ms Sarah Bethune
Sarah Bethune is the Head of Early Learning Centre, a role which involves supports the children, families and staff in Campbell House, as well as teaching within each of our four learning rooms. With exceptional organisational and managerial skills, a specialised knowledge of child development and an innate ability to provide pastoral care to children and families, Sarah is a true asset to St Catherine’s Early Learning Centre.
Mrs Alison Cassidy
An accomplished educator, Mrs Alison Cassidy brings to the Director of Senior Years role a wealth of experience in teaching, learning and wellbeing. In her many years of teaching, Alison has worked across the Catholic, Independent and Government schooling systems enabling a diverse range of skills and approaches to teaching and learning.
As the Director of Senior Years, Alison is responsible for the overall academic, social and emotional well-being of students in Years 10-12. This includes working with teachers, career practitioners, psychologists and parents to ensure that all students have the guidance, tools and resources to achieve individual success.
Ms Freda Armstrong
Freda has been teaching in the classroom for over 20 years and holds a strong belief that girls’ schools offer a unique environment in which girls can feel empowered and have the opportunity to thrive in any area of their choosing.
As the Director of Middle Years, Freda’s role is to oversee the academic journey and wellbeing of each student as she progresses through the middle years. Freda has a particular passion for the wellbeing programs being offered in the middle years and building the skills that will enable and empower girls to function at their best.
Ms Taleah Pecchiar
Mrs Rebecca Brodie
Rebecca Brodie serves as the Director of Business, bringing a wealth of expertise and strategic leadership. With a keen focus on financial stewardship and operational efficiency, Rebecca plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the School’s business operations. Her commitment to excellence and innovative solutions contributes significantly to the overall success and sustainability of our School.
