From the Committee
QCPPA represents over 200 leaders working in Catholic primary schools in five Dioceses throughout Queensland and we are proud to present the 2023-2025 Strategic Plan to our members. Principals for Principals is our mantra and guide. The strategic drivers inform the impact we intent to make over the coming three years to enhance collegial and professional support for you in your role as a school leader.
The work of QCPPA is also undertaken as part of a greater collective, the Australian Catholic Primary Principal’s Association (ACPPA) and, ultimately, the Australian Primary Principal’s Association (APPA). This common thread of primary principalship is a powerful source of shared knowledge for us to draw upon. As we look to 2030, provides inspiration for us to make our own contribution for leaders of both today and tomorrows to thrive and develop.
Our Strategic Drivers
Member Advocacy
Be an impactful voice on behalf
of members.
We will make an impact by
- Speaking for the collective cause of Principals in our state.
- Active sector representation and nurturing of reciprocal relationships.
Connection & Collaboration
Foster members participation
across Queensland.
We will make an impact by
- Providing opportunities for dialogue and networking with each other
- Intentional development of collegiality.
- Improved understanding for the QCPPA and its benefits.
Mastery of Leadership
Provide opportunities for well being
and leadership development.
We will make an impact by
- Inculcating a co-responsibility to personal and professional efficacy.
- Encouraging peer to peer mentor networks and sharing of collective wisdom.
- Facilitating and promoting professional learning events.
Mastery of Leadership
Increase organizational capacity and
dynamic succession planning.
We will make an impact by
- Operating under a best practice Governance framework to develop committee efficacy.
- The proactive identification and onboarding of new members.
- Risk mitigation through a rigorous Policy and Practice framework.
The Executive Committee
The QCPPA committee represents the five dioceses across Queensland. There are five delegates from Brisbane and two from each of the remaining dioceses.
Majella Lynch-Harlow (Townsville)
Principal at Good Shepherd Catholic School Rasmussen, Townsville.
Nick Fogarty (Brisbane)
Principal at St William’s School Grovely.
Kylie Helmore (Townsville)
Principal at Marian Catholic School, Townsville.
Matthew Beacroft (Brisbane)
Principal at Our Lady of the Angels School at Wavell Heights.
Roycelyn Wilden (Brisbane)
Principal at All Saints Catholic School, Albany Creek.
Veronica Tomerini-Smith (Brisbane)
Principal at Guardian Angels Primary School Wynnum.
Emma Timmins (Toowoomba)
Principal at St Mary’s School, Warwick.
Mick Roach (Rockhampton)
Principal at St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School, North Rockhampton.
Louise Pfingst (Toowoomba)
Principal at St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School, Toowoomba.
Paul Mitchell (Brisbane)
Principal at St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School, Wishart.
- Gavin Rick is a member of APPA and represents the Catholic Sector of Queensland
- Gavin Rick & Roycelyn Wilden are QCPPA Executive Members and are Directors on the Board of the Australian Catholic Primary Principals Association.
- Veronica Tomerini-Smith is the QCPPA Representative on the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority.
- Paul Mitchell is the QCPPA Representative on the Queensland College of Teachers Reference Group.
- Roycelyn Wilden is a member of APPA and represents the Catholic Sector of Queensland
- Roycelyn Wilden & Paul Mitchell are QCPPA Executive Members and are Directors on the Board of the Australian Catholic Primary Principals Association.
- Veronica Tomerini-Smith is the QCPPA Representative on the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority.
- Matthew Beacroft is the QCPPA Representative on the Queensland College of Teachers Reference Group.
Delegates
Delegates
