Illawarra Christian School is excited to announce that after a thorough recruitment process, Mrs Melinda Sharpe has been appointed to the role of Deputy Principal.
Mrs Sharpe has been acting in the role for the first six months of 2023 and will now take on this important role in the life of the school in a permanent capacity.
Illawarra Christian School Principal, Mr Simon Lainson, said of Mrs Sharpe:
"Melinda has extensive experience in education, having served as a classroom teacher and in leadership in a number of schools prior to joining ICS, most recently as the Deputy Principal (7-12) at Calderwood Christian School.
Melinda is passionate about developing in students a love of learning through a Christian worldview which equips, strengthens and prepares them for life in God's world.
Melinda's enthusiasm, energy and sense of fun are great assets to our school community. Melinda has a warm, approachable and professional manner which has been greatly appreciated by many in our school community already.
It has been a delight to work alongside Melinda over the past 6 months and I look forward to continuing in this partnership with her in leadership of our school."
Of her appointment as Deputy Principal, Mrs Sharpe said:
"It’s an absolute privilege to be appointed in the role of Deputy Principal at Illawarra Christian School, and I am looking forward, through God’s provision, to serving our school community."
We extend our congratulations to Mrs Sharpe and look forward to her continuing service to our school community.