WINNER: Innovation in Curriculum Design

Westbourne Grammar School

Adrian Camm, PhD, MSL, GradDipEd, BAppSc, FACEL, GAICD

Principal and Managing Director

Adrian Camm is a progressive leader who understands the importance of cultivating environments for students to develop attitudes, morals, ethics, dispositions and skills needed for a life of learning. His expertise has led to an informed understanding that digital transformation in education is inevitable. “Focusing on what makes us human, however, is always more important than focusing on the technology,” he says. Adrian’s journey from teaching, achieving several excellence and scholarship awards, to leadership roles in education across Geelong Grammar, Mentone Grammar and Westbourne has given him the depth and breadth of experience to lead Westbourne Grammar School into its next phase.

Principal and Managing Director

Adrian Camm, PhD, MSL, GradDipEd, BAppSc, FACEL, GAICD

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Since 1867, Westbourne Grammar School has empowered students to think deeply, grow with confidence and make a meaningful difference in the world. Today, across its Truganina and Williamstown campuses, more than 2,000 students from 70 nationalities and 35 faith backgrounds learn in a community where diversity, ambition and belonging matter. At the heart of Westbourne’s approach is Inspire, a whole-school learning philosophy that ensures education is active, hands-on and immersive. Students don’t just learn mathematics – they become mathematicians. They don’t just explore art – they see the world as artists. And when they play and make music, they develop into musicians. Education isn’t preparation for life – it is life, unfolding through an identity of being and becoming. Great teachers drive this culture of excellence. Westbourne invests in its staff through sector-leading professional conditions – from fully funded overseas fellowships and postgraduate study support to leadership pathways and flexible work policies. This commitment attracts passionate, high-performing educators who inspire every learner. GearED: Innovation in Curriculum Design Westbourne’s commitment to innovation was recently recognised with the Innovation in Curriculum Design award at the Australian Education Awards for its pioneering GearED program. Grounded in Seymour Papert’s constructionist philosophy, GearED reimagines middle years learning by integrating “hands, hearts, bits and atoms”. Students explore fabrication, digital media, coding, hardware architecture and physical computing, combining these skills in interdisciplinary projects that mirror real-world complexity. Rather than treating knowledge as separate silos, GearED encourages students to design solutions that address technical challenges while considering human needs and ethical implications. From interactive installations powered by microcontrollers to assistive devices and AI-enabled environmental projects, students become versatile creators prepared for a future in which digital and physical worlds converge. Leadership that inspires This culture of ambition and innovation is guided by Principal and Managing Director Adrian Camm, the 2025 Australian School Principal of the Year. Under his leadership, Westbourne has revolutionised strategy, business operations, community engagement and staff development, positioning the school as both an employer of choice and a national leader in educational innovation. His vision continues to drive Westbourne’s growth, from pioneering curriculum initiatives like GearED to transformative masterplan projects shaping the school’s future. Shaping learners who inspire the world With a history spanning more than 158 years, Westbourne Grammar continues to balance tradition with innovation. Its graduates leave not only with strong academic results but with the confidence, creativity and leadership to shape the future. Programs like GearED exemplify Westbourne’s vision: preparing young people to be thoughtful, capable and ethical contributors in an increasingly complex, interconnected world.

As an independent, forward-thinking girls’ school we are committed to preparing girls for a lifetime of learning, leadership and engagement in our global community. We believe in girls. At Ruyton Girls’ School we foster the individuality of each girl in a caring and safe environment, nurturing her intellectual, physical, social and emotional qualities that are essential to flourish. Powerful learning is central to the Ruyton culture, building on our strong academic reputation. We focus on advancing the learning of every girl through the engagement of intellectual curiosity, building their knowledge and skills about how to learn, and supporting them to achieve their personal best and be exemplary citizens. We believe in real-world learning beyond the classroom, collaborating with the wider community to promote growth, discovery and sustainability. We empower our girls to lead lives of purpose with courage, character and compassion. Through the development of values and action-focused learning they are inspired to pursue equity and justice for self and others. By embracing diversity and raising their voices, our girls effect positive change and make a difference.

Joe Wright is the fifth principal of Fraser Coast Anglican College and was appointed in 2018. Joe’s career has seen him work in different state and Anglican schools. He has previously been nominated for a National Excellence in Teaching Award. Joe introduced the college’s ‘Edge’ program, which won the ACEL Educational Futures Award in 2017. He has also been published in a range of educational journals. Joe treasures the relationships the staff have with their students and families and the vibrant college community and believes these relationships make the college a great school.

Principal

Joe Wright

Teagan Collins, MBA, MEd, BEd, ProfCertPosPsych, GAICD

Associate Principal

Ellen Moffatt, MBA, MEd, BEd, BA

Deputy Principal – Head of Truganina Campus

Nicole Bradshaw, MBA, CPA, BBus, GradCertPsychRisk, GAICD

Director of Business

Highly experienced as a teacher and learning innovator, Teagan Collins seeks to inspire and empower communities by focusing on quality learning and teaching, wellbeing and the development of young people as leaders and global citizens. At the core of Teagan’s approach to teaching and learning lies a vision aimed at creating enriching educational settings that foster character, courage and creativity. She firmly believes in the potential for every child to thrive and succeed.

Associate Principal

Teagan Collins, MBA, MEd, BEd, ProfCertPosPsych, GAICD

Christine Lambrianidis, PhD, GradDipEd, BA (Hons)

Director of Teaching and Learning

Jeremy Otto, MEd, Cert School Mgmt and Leadership, BEd, BCreativeInd, GAICD

Director of Community Engagement and Advancement

Amrita Ahuja, MCom, MEd (Leadership and Management), BCom (Hons), BEd, GAICD

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Rebecca Hodges, MCom (HR), MAICD

Director of People and Culture

Driven by a passion for sparking ‘Aha!’ moments in students’ learning journeys, Ellen Moffatt is a highly experienced leader and teacher of languages. With impactful leadership and pedagogy as her core motivators, she seeks to empower all learners and teammates to harness their strengths for the common good. Ellen has had the privilege of working with learners from the Early Years to Year 12. In her work as an educational leader, she is motivated to continually enhance community wellbeing so that learners, and the staff and families supporting them, can thrive.

Deputy Principal – Head of Truganina Campus

Ellen Moffatt, MBA, MEd, BEd, BA

Commercially astute and forward-thinking, Nicole Bradshaw brings a wealth of experience in both independent schools and the private sector. Strategically focused with an exemplary track record in the delivery of all aspects of corporate services, Nicole comes to Westbourne from Mentone Grammar, where she was the director of business. Highly respected by her professional peers, she is currently a non-executive director of several not-for-profit community boards and is the immediate past president of the Association of School Business Administrators (Victorian chapter).

Director of Business

Nicole Bradshaw, MBA, CPA, BBus, GradCertPsychRisk, GAICD

Rebecca Hodges is a distinguished HR specialist with a wealth of industry expertise, having held positions at Victoria Police, Swinburne University, Wesley Mission and Ambulance Victoria. She also has extensive governance experience, serving on the boards of the Brien Holden Foundation and Sacred Heart Mission. Throughout Rebecca’s career, she has overseen all functions of HR in complex and large organisations and has been responsible for sizeable and diverse teams delivering key outcomes for employment, workplace relations, policies and innovation.

Director of People and Culture

Rebecca Hodges, MCom (HR), MAICD

Amrita Ahuja is an inspiring and compassionate leader who is dedicated to creating an environment in which students and staff are empowered to thrive. With a focus on fostering collaboration, growth and innovation, she encourages those around her to reach their full potential. Known for her integrity, inclusive leadership style and ability to build strong relationships, Amrita is committed to driving excellence and improving outcomes for all.

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Amrita Ahuja, MCom, MEd (Leadership and Management), BCom (Hons), BEd, GAICD

A dedicated and dynamic leader with extensive experience in a variety of educational settings, Jeremy Otto has held positions of responsibility as deputy principal (teaching and learning), head of learning, head of middle school and dean of teaching and learning. As Westbourne’s director of teaching and learning, he brings a deep understanding of both VCE and IB programs and is a passionate advocate for achieving excellent student outcomes by facilitating exceptional teaching practices. Jeremy is secretary of the Vic/Tas branch of the Australian College of Educators and a member of the Institute of Company Directors.

Director of Community Engagement and Advancement

Jeremy Otto, MEd, Cert School Mgmt and Leadership, BEd, BCreativeInd, GAICD

With almost 20 years as an educational leader, teacher and researcher, Christine Lambrianidis passionately thrives on developing the learning experiences of both teachers and their students to foster dynamic, democratic and diverse educational communities. Her vision for teaching and learning centres on a desire to create caring and inclusive learning environments that also challenge students in imagining a better world.

Director of Teaching and Learning

Christine Lambrianidis, PhD, GradDipEd, BA (Hons)