Our Deputy Principals
As we have grown beyond 1000 students and with over 200 staff in 2024, I thought it would be timely to describe the roles carried out by our three exceptional Deputy Principals. It is rather special that each of these leaders have been here for several years and is committed to our future.
Felicity Pearson joined HRS at the start of 2021. Her role as Deputy Principal has developed and evolved over time with many portfolios that have drawn on the skillsets she developed from 20 years at Wesley College, Melbourne, and its offshoot, Yiramalay School in the Kimberley, WA.
Felicity takes oversight of many areas including Enrolments, Marketing, Indigenous Education, International relations, Risk & Compliance, Policies, and Special Events. At the moment she is in Indonesia working for Haileybury to further relationships and develop enrolment opportunities for our international boarding school.
Felicity has a passion for the Performing Arts and is again taking a lead role in directing the School Musical – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the new musical.
Dennis Nowak is our Deputy Principal of Teaching and Learning. This whole-school role focuses on what I often describe as our “core business” learning. In this role Dennis oversees all elements of teaching, learning, curriculum, assessment and reporting. He is well-supported by all our learning leaders who include Heads of Department (HoDs) in the Middle School and Senior School and our Junior School Deputy Heads – Emma McDonald and Maddie McAllister.
Dennis joined HRS in 2021 as Director of Boarding but is enjoying his second year in the DP role. He is passionate about differentiation, challenge, and high expectations. With 2 children in the Junior School, I am hoping we have him hooked at HRS for years to come!
Wendy Pickering-Tyers joined HRS before I arrived and is now our Deputy Principal of Wellbeing. Her role as Head of the Senior School has prepared her perfectly for this senior leadership role. Wendy has a focus on all things to do with health, safety, and wellbeing across the entire school.
She works very closely with each of the four Heads of School – Michelle Shaw in the Early Learning Centre, Lisa Doyle (Junior School), Brendan Evans (Middle School) and Kylie Mobilia (Senior School). Wendy sets and encourages high standards in all she does for staff and students. She also works closely with boarding wellbeing matters, the Indigenous Wellbeing Hub staff and students, as well as guiding the school counsellors. Wendy also manages complex behavioural issues along with the Heads of School.
Let’s shout out to our three amazing Deputy Principals and celebrate all their great work and ongoing commitment to our wonderful school!
Andrew McGregor
Principal
