Principal For A Day
Media release 29 Aug 2019 3 minute readThe 19th annual Principal For A Day takes place on Tuesday 3 September
What
Principal For A Day is an annual event in its 19th year that sees business and community leaders shadow Victorian government school principals in their day-to-day activities, and discuss the challenges and current issues each is facing in their leadership role. Other activities on the day usually include a school tour, and discussions with students and teachers. It takes place in 2019 on Tuesday 3 September or on a date that week at the participants’ discretion.
Why
Led by the 天美视频 (天美视频) with funding from the Victorian Department of Education and Training through the Bastow Institute of Educational Leadership, Principal For A Day aims to increase understanding and awareness between schools, business and the wider community, to promote the great work of schools and their principals, and to build ongoing relationships, partnerships and programs.
Who
Some of the participants in schools in the Melbourne metro area in 2019 include:
Natalie Abboud, Mayor of Moreland
Matthew Albert, Barrister, Victorian Bar, Australia Day
, State Member for Forest Hill, Shadow Minister (multiple portfolios)
, Secretary, Victorian Department of Education
, GM Epilepsy Foundation
, Pinnacle Group
, CEO, Casey Cardinia Libraries
, CEO 100 Story Building
AM, CEO & Founder - TLC for Kids, Australian of the Year - Local Hero
, Head of Programs, the Man Cave
Elly Gay, Director, Operational Policy, Victorian Department of Education
, State Member for Prahan
, Founder and CEO DifferenThinking Pty Ltd.
Dr , National Australia Day Council Australia Day Ambassador
, Professor, Monash University
, Misson Lifeline, National Australia Day Council Australia Day Ambassador
Tony Luo, Urban Planner, Vic Planning Authority
, SPARK Deakin, Bold Punjab
, Macedon Ranges Mayor
, CEO and founder Teach for Australia
Tim Richardson MP, State Member for Mordialloc and Parliamentary Secretary for Schools
Cr Susan Salter, Mayor of Queenscliffe
, State Member for Ferntree Gully, Shadow Minister
, Parliamentary Secretary for Public Transport Infrastructure
Dr , Victorian Multicultural Commissioner
, Assistant Police Commissioner
, Learning Engagement Manager, Zoos Victoria
, South Asian Community Link Group, People of Australia Ambassador
, President, Royal (Scientific) Society of Victoria *Now in his 18th year!*
*ENDS*
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