Dear St Andrew's Community,

It is my pleasure, on behalf of The Most Reverend Jeremy Greaves, Archbishop of Brisbane, to announce the appointment of Ms Karen Gorrie, as the new Principal of St Andrew’s Anglican College, effective from 1 January 2025.

Ms Gorrie has held senior leadership positions in Queensland schools and has gained broad experience within first- class schools in the Anglican system since 2002. Karen is currently the Deputy Principal at St Margaret’s Anglican Girls’ School within the Diocese of Brisbane.

With over 25 years of experience in education, Karen has shown dedication and commitment to innovation in student-centred learning and focused on independent learning in a positive and inclusive school environment. Karen believes in providing opportunities for every student to fulfill their learning aspirations and building the foundations for future success.

As you may know, St Andrew’s Anglican College has a Vision statement and an ambitious Strategic Plan. Our Master Plan encompasses the priorities of a Music and Drama Teaching and Learning precinct and a Future Learning Building. Consequently, our search for a new Principal incorporated the need for a leader who could take the College into the next exciting stage of our journey. Karen is fully supportive and passionate about the St Andrew’s Vision and Strategic Plan and we believe that she is well prepared for this journey. Karen demonstrates a deep passion for teaching and learning, and a desire to build on the College’s success.

Karen comes to the College with personal values that align with the College’s values and the Anglican Ethos as they are embodied in all activities of the College. She is an empathetic leader with positive energy, a powerful sense of community and respect for the College’s history.

In Karen’s own words, she is exceptionally excited to be joining and being a part of the St Andrew’s community. We have confidence that Karen will transition smoothly into the new Principal role in 2025, on the back of more than
17 years of exceptional leadership under our current Principal, The Reverend Chris Ivey. We encourage you to join us in welcoming Karen into the St Andrew’s community and we will advise you when there will be an opportunity for you to meet Karen in person this year.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making St Andrew’s Anglican College a place where every student can thrive.

Ms Ros Cheales
CHAIR OF COLLEGE COUNCIL