Get to Know the Dedicated Senior Staff of Ballarat Grammar

Headmaster

Mr Adam Heath

BA(LaTrobe) DipEd(LaTrobe) MSL(Melb) M.A.C.E.

"Our focus is on the development of the whole child. We support students to develop a genuine belief in service just as much as we nurture them to achieve outstanding academic results that create opportunities in the furture."
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Deputy Head and Head of Senior School, Deputy Head

Mrs Christine Shaw

BEd(Ballarat) GradDipEdAdmin(Melb) MEd(Melb)GAICD

“I believe that strong and resilient communities are about challenging and inspiring each other to learn and accomplish, knowing that together we can serve others.”

Head of Middle School

Mr Chris Beechey

BA(Sc)(Deakin) DipEd(Melb) MEd(Deakin)

"My passion is to ensure that the learning experience of each student is as engaging and dynamic as it can be – the learners themselves develop skills that will enable them to venture into the world full of confidence and optimism and with an appropriate skill set for their life journey.”

Head of Junior School

Mr Mark Warwick

BTeach BEd(La Trobe Bendigo)

“Ballarat Grammar facilitates the development of relationships among students and staff in all areas of our program – in the classroom, service, sport, outdoor education and any of the other co-curricular activities that we offer.”

Assistant Head - Teaching, Learning and Innovation

Mrs Brianne Cuthbert

BDrama/Arts(VCA)BA(Hons)(Tas)BTeach(Prim&Sec)(Deakin)MEd(Deakin)

“It is the potential within the students I teach that inspires me; my aim is to enable each learner at Grammar to thrive and go into the world beyond school confident, hopeful and prepared.”

Assistant Head - Wellbeing and Pastoral Care

Mrs Sandra Warwick

BEd MHealthSc(UB) DipArts(Res Care)(ACU)

“As an educator at Ballarat Grammar I endeavour to provide the students with an array of opportunities for learning and personal growth and the means for achieving their greatest potential.”

Assistant Head - Administration

Mrs Sue Hinchliffe

DipTeach(MIHE) BEd(UWS)

"What I love about Ballarat Grammar is that it is a place where the professional growth and wellbeing of all members of our School is at the heart of what we do; for both staff and students.”

Deputy Head of Junior School

Mr Julian Hopkins

BA(Ed)(Deakin) BEd(Ballarat)

“I love the energy, camaraderie and generosity of spirit of the Grammar students, staff and parents.”

Assistant Head of Junior School - Learning, PYP Co-Ordinator

Mrs Maria Cahir

BEd(ACU)

"I am proud to be part of a wonderful Junior School Team - together we work hard to help our students grow into knowledgeable, capable and caring young people."

Assistant Head of Junior School - Staff Development, English Co-ordinator

Mrs Helen Trotter

BEd Hons

"At Ballarat Grammar Junior School, we work closely together to create the environment where everyone can be their best. To be a part of this community is a great privilege."

School Chaplain

Reverend Dr Timothy Gaden

BA (Hons), BD (Hons), PhD.

“I am passionate about nurturing an intelligent, joyful and active faith, the foundation stone which supports the School’s commitment to the education of the whole person.”

Business Manager

Mr Peter O'Dwyer

BB CA ASBA GAICD

"I believe that Ballarat Grammar is a positive, inspiring, satisfying and challenging environment and I'm proud to be part of such a positive community."

Director of CEEd

Mrs Koren Naylor

BAppSc(Deakin) DipCServices(Childcare)(Swinburne) GradDipEd(EC)(RMIT)

“I am committed to the care, education and development of Ballarat Grammar’s youngest learners and to finding ways, in collaboration with the children, their families and other early childhood professionals, to maximise this important time in a child’s life.”

Director of City Cite

Mr Harry Leather

BSc(Melb) DipEd(Melb) MProfAcc(Deakin) MACE

“As the Director of City Cite, Ballarat Grammar’s Melbourne campus, it has been personally an exciting journey to grow and develop the campus and its programs. It has also been a delight to watch the development of independence and confidence of the many students from a wide range of schools who have experienced a City Cite program."

Director of Admissions

Mr Bruce Pipkorn

BBus(BCAE) CA GradDipEd(Sec)(ACU) CertRelEd(ACU) GradDipMSMaths(ACU)

“I find it so encouraging to see our students embrace learning across all areas of life at Grammar in such a positive and inspiring way - it is no surprise to me that their futures beyond Grammar are full of great opportunity and achievement.”

Director of Leadership & Service

Mr Matt Hanlon

“What is special about Ballarat Grammar is that the whole child really does, in fact, matter – I am passionate about maintaining the balance.”

Director of Sport

Mr Dean Rossato

BAppSc(PE)

“At Ballarat Grammar the education of the whole person is of utmost importance – participation in a diverse range of sporting pursuits plays a vital role in the physical, emotional and social development of the individual.”

Director of Music

Mr Andrew Dale

BEd(Music)(MSC)

“For me it’s about being part of a child’s educational journey and imparting a love and appreciation of music for life.”

Director of Boarding

Mr Chris van Styn

BEd(Hons)(Ballarat) GradCert Counselling(Monash)

“I love the relationships that develop among staff, students and parents that allow us to provide an environment that feels like a second home for our boarders.”

Director of Curriculum

Mr Graham Hislop

MEd (USQ) BEd (Griffith University) Certificate of Positive Psychology (Wholebeing Institute)

Director of Care

Dr Meredith Rayner

BSc (VU) Hons(VU), PhD (Swinburne), MAPS.

"There are certainly great opportunities available to boarders, but they also become part of a huge, warm and supportive boarding community where people genuinely care about each other. We celebrate the successes and navigate the difficulties together. It’s like a big family away from home."

Director of Staff

Mr Glenn Wilkins

BA Urban Studies (Victoria University) Grad Dip Ed (Ballarat University)

“What I love about Ballarat Grammar is the collegiality and the willingness of all stakeholders to aspire for continual growth in order to become flourishing citizens.”