International Women’s Day is an important day. It’s a day that brings to the fore the need for a peaceful and just society for our global community, which was a focus of my recently completed PhD.
As the principal of a school, I believe that access to equitable education is key to delivering fairness in all corners of the world, as knowledge and confidence are power. As the principal of a Diamond Educational Model school, with the privilege of leading a girls’ school as well as being one of the few female principals of a boys’ school, I see the influence our focus on education, values and character has on our students daily.
Our aspiration at St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar is to grow great people. For us, this means empowering young women to have powerful, considered voices and engage with boys so that they become good men.
At St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar we seek to develop values-based leadership for life, with students that can lead themselves in thought and deed. Leaders who can lead others through influence and example. Leaders who have the capacity to drive change. Through leadership, I believe we can change the world to make it a better place for all.
– Dr Annette Rome is the Principal of St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar School.
