Meet the Board

The Girton Grammar School Board is currently made up of ten members who are responsible for the overall strategic direction of the School. 

The Board’s major responsibilities include oversight of the School’s mission and values, the Girton Grammar School Strategic Plan 2023-2028, and the Girton Grammar School Master Plan 2023-2033. The Board also has responsibilities with regard to financial oversight of the School, especially in relation to the fee structure and expansion of buildings and facilities.

The composition of the Board is broad, with a range of professional skills represented by its members. Over the next few editions of eLink, we would like to introduce our Board members to the Girton community.

This week, we would like to introduce you to board member, Mr Broughton Snell.

Mr Broughton Snell MBBS(Hons) BSc(Hons) FRACS(Plast.), GAICD

Role on the Board:

Mr Broughton Snell was appointed to the Girton Grammar School Board in November 2019. He also sits on the Governance, Risk, Compliance and Strategy Development Committee. 

Background and experience:

Broughton is a fully qualified specialist plastic surgeon, having completed his Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

In addition to his clinical skills, Broughton has been an active academic surgeon with a special interest in adult facial trauma. 

Prior to completing his medical degree at the University of Sydney, Broughton completed a Bachelor of Science in which he was awarded first class honours for his research into brainstem physiology, work which he continued on a full-time basis prior to starting his medical studies.

Connection with Girton:

Broughton attended Girton as a Senior School student in Years 7 – 10 and currently has two sons at Girton.

Motivation for joining the Board:

"Girton rose again from the ashes in 1993 and has excelled year on year since then to become what it is today; something the entire Girton community should be very proud of,” Mr Snell said. 

“I joined the Board because I believe Girton Grammar School is on the verge of yet another growth and transition phase."

"I want to be involved in working with other passionate Girtonians to help govern the School during this time, and strengthen the Girton Community.”