EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL New Executive Principal begins at Christ’s College
Mr Garth Wynne has begun the term as the new Executive Principal of Christ’s College. For the last 15 years, he was Headmaster of Christ Church Grammar School in Perth, Western Australia, an independent Anglican boys’ day and boarding school with 1650 pupils from pre-primary through to senior school.
Outgoing Board Chair David Barker says, “He brings a wealth of experience in implementing strategic plans, development of infrastructure, effective financial management, fundraising and professional development for staff. At Christ Church Grammar School he created a Centre for Pedagogy, which focuses on the art and science of teaching, reflecting his commitment to creating an exceptional teaching and learning environment. “He has broadened his knowledge and influence through involvement in a number of organisations. He was a director of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia, Chair of the Board of the Australian Boarding Schools’ Association. He is currently one of four Australian trustees and Regional Vice-President for Australia and New Zealand of the International Boys’ School Coalition.’’ Mr Wynne is married to Annie and they have three adult children, two living in Australia and one in Chicago. “My first experience of Christ’s College was coming as a billet in 1977 with a school rugby team,’’ he says. “Then later, there were student exchanges between Flower’s House and McKinley House at The Southport School in Queensland where I taught in the late 1990s. This was arranged
Garth and Annie Wynne.
between Brian Le Vaillant and me and was a great success.” “A further link was having worked closely with (former Headmaster) Rob Zordan in his association with Guildford Grammar School, in Perth. I had a chat with him about coming to College, and, with his comments, had complete confidence in taking the position.’’ Mr Wynne says he is looking forward to the challenge of coming to College and the opportunities it offers to further grow in a personal and professional sense.
“It is an exciting opportunity for Annie and I in a new phase in our lives, and I am looking forward to leading New Zealand’s most iconic and internationally recognised school for boys. My philosophy is to be inclusive, forward thinking, respectful of the past, and have a culture where we are restless to improve. Dare I say, every boy at his best in a school that wraps innovation and character development in tradition’’.
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