School Principal Update

A MESSAGE FROM SCHOOL COUNCIL

As term 3 draws to a close, School Council would like to take this final opportunity to thank Linda for her leadership of Carnegie PS.

Linda has guided Carnegie PS with insight and inspiration, encouraged those around her, recognised accomplishments and appreciated the efforts of students and staff alike. Linda is one of those rare individuals who goes the extra mile, makes time to talk with others and leans into the challenges of continuous improvement. Linda’s positive impact on the school has ensured that Carnegie continues to be a school of choice in the community and a happy, safe place within which children flourish.   

On behalf of the School Councilors, I wish Linda all the best for the future.

Next term we welcome Mr Matthew Vines as Acting Principal and continue the formal principal appointment process with the Department for 2023.  

Verity Walker

School Council President 

APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRINCIPAL OF CARNEGIE PRIMARY

I am  pleased to let you know that Mr Matthew Vines, has been appointed as the Acting Principal of our school for term 4. Matthew will provide leadership support throughout term 4, as the process to fill the substantive Principal role continues.  Matthew Vines, a former Education Improvement Leader for the Department in the Bayside Peninsula Area, is the Assistant Principal, South Melbourne Park Primary School, and has held this role from the school's establishment in 2019. During this time he has also had a number of opportunities as Acting Principal of the school.  As Chair of the Assistant Principal network in the area, he is well respected and comes to Carnegie highly recommended. 

I know you will all look forward to having the opportunity to meet Mr Vines during term 4. He will be very competently supported by Karen Bentata-Grimm , our Assistant Principal throughout this transition time.

Linda Jones