Great Southern Grammar’s Principal Mark Sawle will be retiring at the end of 2023 after leading the school for the past seven years.

Chair of School Council Fran Leary said Mr Sawle has had an enormous impact on the school.

“On behalf of the school community, I would like to congratulate Mr Sawle on his highly regarded career achievements and wish him well for his retirement,” Mrs Leary said.

Mrs Leary said Mr Sawle’s contributions are extensive and he has been a passionate advocate for the wellbeing and education of our students.

“We will miss his compassion, humility, and deep commitment to the students, families and staff in our community.”

The School Council now commence an Australia-wide recruitment process and the position will be open for applications from 6 April to 8 May 2023.

“It is a unique opportunity for an educator and leader to lead a day and boarding school with an exciting future ahead,” Mrs Leary said.

“The new Principal will have the opportunity to work with the School Council in developing the next iteration of our strategic plan.”

Later this year the School Council looks forward to introducing the new Principal to our school and the local community.

For more information, please visit https://www.gsg.wa.edu.au/discover/employment/principal-appointment

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Media Enquiries to:
Mark Sawle, Principal
mark.sawle@gsg.wa.edu.au

or

Andrew Orr, Business Manager
andrew.orr@gsg.wa.edu.au

About Great Southern Grammar

The mission of Great Southern Grammar is to provide a first class education built on the principles of the Christian faith and led by highly committed staff. Great Southern Grammar provides a balanced approach to academic, sporting and cultural excellence and encourages positive community spirit. Visit Great Southern Grammar online at http://www.gsg.wa.edu.au/ For more information, interviews or images, please contact Julia Bairstow, Community Relations Manager on (+61) 8 9844 0307, or at julia.bairstow@gsg.wa.edu.au