I am delighted and excited to join the team at Foxwell State Secondary College as one of your Deputy Principals. The opportunity to lead a dynamic and innovative learning community in its foundation year is both humbling and life changing. The warm welcome I have received from students, staff and families together with my interactions this week have affirmed for me that I am now part of a warm and supportive community in which we all play an important role.

My recent role as Deputy Principal in leading a school in undertaking significant change in its learning culture, organisational structure and strategic approach to teaching and learning has been invaluable experience in preparing me for this next challenge in my career.

I graduated from university with honours and, as was typical at the time, appointed to a rural school. My intention was to return after 3 years; however, I went on to spend 14 years in the Wide Bay region. I started as a beginning teacher in a rural school of approximately 450 students where I fulfilled a number of leadership roles including Head of Year 12, Head of House and Assistant to the Principal. It was here that I realised I was passionate about leading learning which was authentic, rigorous and relevant for all students.

After 8 years, I joined an independent school where I was Head of Faculty – English. Six years later I returned to Brisbane and was successful in applying for a Head of Department role, which included the role of Head of Academic Success, at Queensland Academies based at Toowong. After three years, I secured the role as one of two inaugural Heads of Year at Brisbane State High School and developed the Junior School in preparation for the introduction of Year 7 to high schools.

My work in this role lead to my successful application for the role of Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning – Junior School in a growing school in the Logan region. The opportunity to join Foxwell after two years in that role was irresistible and I am proud to be appointed to the College as one of three foundation Deputy Principals.

My experience in leadership across more than 20 years has afforded me the opportunity to lead learning communities where the educational outcomes of every learner is our collective focus. I have been highly impressed by the engagement of all students in their learning both at home and on site, and encouraged by the resilience and positivity of the school community in working through this unique experience. I look forward to meeting each of you in the coming weeks. 

Winter Uniform

Our beautiful grounds provide students with pleasant spaces in which to enjoy the autumn sun as the weather and those fresh breezes become noticeably cooler. 

Our uniform has been designed with various cold-weather options for families to consider, and we have appreciated the commitment families have made to adhering to our Dress Code.

The clothing options available complement either the formal uniform or the sports uniform so please ensure that you continue to follow the Dress Code when selecting each item. As per the Code:

During the colder months the following items are acceptable:

•  Foxwell SSC Wattle coloured knitted jumper (with school logo) – to be worn with Formal Uniform
•  Foxwell SSC Ink blue jacket (with school logo) – to be worn with Sports Uniform
•  Foxwell SSC Ink blue track-pants (with school logo) – to be worn with Sports Uniform
•  Ink blue stockings/tights
•  Foxwell SSC Ink blue scarf (with school logo)

Beanies, balaclavas, knit caps with ear flaps or other similar headwear are not permitted. Undershirts must be not be visible outside/through the uniform (e.g. T Shirts, Tank Tops or singlets).

Families are able to order uniform items through the UMS website and are able to collect from the Administration Office the following business day. 

If you would prefer to book a private fitting time in the uniform shop, please secure a booking with UMS on their website below.