Spotlight on our Staff 

Tip Kennedy

Assistant Principal

My teaching career has been spent in girls’ education and I feel extremely fortunate to have called MGC my place of work for the past 10 years. It is a wonderful environment for teaching and learning. Starting out as a part time staff member as assistant to the International Student Program Coordinator I then moved back into the classroom as a Chemistry, Psychology, Junior Science and Junior Chinese teacher. I have had experience of leadership as a Science Leader, as the Year 10 and 11 Level Leader and now as Assistant Principal. My current role includes Professional Learning and the oversight of Year 11 and 12.

I love the dynamic nature of schools. Working with a large staff and student population is never dull. Under Karen Money’s Principalship our Professional Learning focuses on what teachers can do to make a difference to student outcomes. Teachers work together to analyse evidence of their impact and to identify strategies for improvement. Another focus is that of student and staff wellbeing. This year we have introduced a whole school mindfulness program. We use the Smiling Mind App to present short mindfulness sessions once a day to each of our classes. The response from students, staff and parents has been tremendous. Spending time on such an initiative is a recognition of the pressures our young people face and the benefits of “time out”.

MGC deserves its reputation for excellence. The leadership teams, staff and students of past and current years have helped shape the school. I am honoured to be part of this rich and diverse community. It is a privilege to be working with the MGC Alumni.

Tip Kennedy