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Welcome to Sacred Heart’s new acting principal

Acting Principal of Sacred Heart Primary, Kathryn Stuart is overseeing the school until a new principal is secured.

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Feb 16, 2024

THE school principal is a significant role in the running of an educational facility, and for Kathryn Stewart she has double the responsibility. She’s the principal of St Mary’s Primary School in Alexandra, and has now been appointed as acting principal at Sacred Heart Primary School in Yea.

Kathyn said, “Being a principal in two schools doesn’t happen a lot, however it is becoming something that can be done if required.”

Kathryn grew up in Sydney and lived in the Hunter Valley since 2014. She made the move to Victoria in 2022 to take on the role of principal at St Marys in Alexandra.

Kathryn comes from a Catholic family and attended a Catholic high school. She completed her original degree through the Australian Catholic University. She recently finished her Master of Education in Leadership and Management through another Catholic university, Notre Dame.

Late last year, Kathryn was asked if she would take on the position of acting principal at Sacred Heart Primary School in Yea, in addition to St Mary’s. Both positions are full time roles. The role of a principal is to oversee the day to day running of the school, supporting staff, being the face in the school community, overseeing the business side of running a school, the curriculum, the learning of the children, and when it comes to Catholic education, it also involves being a faith leader in the school.

Kathryn described the change as interesting. “I’ve been splitting my time across both schools and support them both and be a face in both places.

“At Sacred Heart, I’m currently getting to know the community and understand their needs so I can best support them. I’m happy to be here and be part of such a lovely community and have felt very welcomed… Continue reading the full article here.

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