General News
4 February, 2023
School's back in
THE school year started across the Loddon on Monday with enthusiasm high among students and teachers. Among new staff in local schools is Stephen O’Shannessy who started his appointment as principal at St Mary’s Primary School Inglewood. Mr...
THE school year started across the Loddon on Monday with enthusiasm high among students and teachers.
Among new staff in local schools is Stephen O’Shannessy who started his appointment as principal at St Mary’s Primary School Inglewood.
Mr O’Shannessy comes back to central Victoria after 10 years in Darwin, punctuated by 12 months working in London schools.
He said the British experience in multiple schools had added to skills that could be adapted for learning and leadership in Australian schools.
For the last five years, Mr O’Shannessy acted as deputy or acting principal in Northern Territory schools and has a Masters in education leadership.
Mr O’Shannessy said more effective use of teaching and study time helped achieve success for students.
“Teaching is about helping every student with their learning,” he said.
Mr O’Shannessy succeeds Kim Carter as principal after Ms Carter accepted a position in Bendigo.
This week’s Loddon Herald will have stories and photos of the first day of school.