Appointment of College Principal
Dear Members of the 麻豆果冻传媒 College Community,
On behalf of the College Council, I am delighted to announce that Mr Shane Jurecky has been appointed as the next Principal of 麻豆果冻传媒 College Cairns, commencing in January 2023.
Shane currently holds the position of Principal at Good Shepherd College in Hamilton, Victoria, where he has capably served for the last 8 years.
Shane expressed his excitement for the opportunity to embark on a leadership role here in Far North Queensland. Shane has strong connections with Queensland, having served as the Head of Curriculum and Pedagogy and also as Campus Principal at St Peters Lutheran College, Indooroopilly and Director of Staff at Pacific Lutheran College, Caloundra.
During his 26-year career in Lutheran Schools, Shane has had the opportunity to build his leadership credentials across various senior leadership roles which have seen him serve at six Lutheran schools, across three states.
Shane was drawn to our K 鈥 12 College and the solid foundations that have been built over the last decade of leadership, acknowledging the opportunity he has to grow our school to the next level, embracing our strategic plan and focusing on areas for growth to develop pathways to support our students into their future.
Being a boarding student at Immanuel College for 5 years during his own school years, Shane appreciates the value a combined day and boarding school offers a regional community and how the multicultural aspect enriches all those involved.
Shane has a Master of Education, Postgraduate Certificates in both Educational and Business Leadership, and a Graduate Diploma in Theology and Education. He is a passionate, dynamic and progressive leader, whose vision has always been to foster an authentic and caring Christian community, where all can be inspired to be active contributors to the wider community.
Over the coming weeks, Shane will visit Cairns to embark on the exciting process of finding a home for himself and his wife of 26 years, Sarah. Shane and Sarah have two grown daughters, Emma (26 years) and Sophie (24 years) who both work within the Lutheran Education sector. Shane mentioned that he enjoys football of all types, he supports the Adelaide Crows in the AFL and most importantly is an avid QLD supporter for the State of Origin, once again lending to his many years spent here in the Sunshine State.
We congratulate Shane on his appointment and look forward to welcoming him to the Peace community at the start of Term 1 in 2023.
Prior to Shane鈥檚 commencement, he will connect with Elisabeth to ensure that he is well placed to commence leadership at the College at the start of 2023. On behalf of the College Council, I extend our gratitude to Elisabeth for her continued service and focus as the Principal of 麻豆果冻传媒 College.
Kathy Close
Chair - 麻豆果冻传媒 College Council