PRINCIPAL PROFILE

Name

Loretta Wholley

Current School

Merici College, ACT

Previous Position

Deputy Principal Curriculum, Mercedes College, WA

First Year as a Principal

2013

The hope for my current school is

Being the principal of all-girls school, it would be that every woman who graduates is empowered to be a confident, courageous woman who can make an impact on the world.

The Joy of Principalship is

The students – especially when they accomplish something, they never thought they could. Big or small achievements.

A Book I would recommend

Daring Greatly by Brene’ Brown

Fun Fact about me

I like to knit scarves.

My valued Well-Being Strategy

Prayer and Music (and a good glass of Shiraz)

Advice for a Beginning Principal

It’s all about the relationships. You can’t transform the culture of a school or improve student outcomes until you get to know your staff, students and their parents/carers. Do this first.

Inspiring Leadership Quote

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know. Remember the Lord in everything you do, and he will show you the right way.” Proverbs 3:5-6

What title would you give to your TED Talk or Book

Try – (Fail) – Learn – Succeed – Celebrate