Principal’s Message

The Mark Oliphant College learning community develops students as powerful learners who succeed as active global citizens.

Mrs Kerry Williams, Principal – Mark Oliphant College (2023 – Present)
Welcome to Mark Oliphant College

I am privileged to be the Principal of a school that has the students’ wellbeing and learning outcomes at the forefront of everything we do. We pride ourselves on providing a strong community presence and support our families in a wide range of ways. We will continue to work towards providing a seamless educational experience for our learners from Birth to Year 12.

As a school, we could not offer such high-quality education and such rich diversity of programs if it were not for our passionate teachers and leaders who are highly committed to getting the best outcomes possible for each student. Our teaching staff devote many hours to continually improving their curriculum delivery and to our extra-curricular activities. We are fortunate to have a balanced mix of highly experienced and early career teachers. They are supported by an equally committed and skilled team of paraprofessional staff who focus on delivering high-quality service to students, staff, and families.

Guided by our school values of “Be safe, be respectful and be responsible”, we are committed to building quality relationships and getting to know each student and valuing their individual qualities. We have a diverse student population representing 66 different cultural backgrounds. We value our rich and diverse student and community cohort as it brings with it diverse linguistic and cultural perspectives into the lives of our children and young people, strengthening values such as harmony and tolerance and increasing understanding and respect. In today’s increasingly globalised society, our College prepares our young people for the dynamic nature and diversity in the contemporary world.

Over recent years, how students grow and learn at school has changed. The world students will be entering is vastly different from that of the last generation. At Mark Oliphant College, we have taken this thinking on board and work to:

  • Provide educational opportunities which support students to develop the capabilities needed for the changing world.
  • Strive for excellence in everything we do.
  • Support students to access their preferred educational and vocational pathways.
  • Actively enhance the life of our community.

As principal, I am committed to working with all members of the school community to continue the improvement journey at Mark Oliphant College and look forward to a strong relationship with students and their families across their learning journey.

Please take the time to explore our site and to discover what makes Mark Oliphant College such a special place to learn together, connect with others, and grow.

If you have questions that are not yet answered by the website, then you are warmly invited to contact the College by email at [email protected], by phone or by using our Contact Us page.

Regards,

Kerry Williams – Principal