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Governance and Leadership

Decades of governance and leadership management experience

Our College Executive brings decades of governance and leadership management experience from Christian and independent schooling, business and church networks.

Together, they are responsible for the vision, direction, and operation of the College. As passionate Christian educators and leaders, they support the mission of the College to develop students as Christian disciples, preparing them for life, and empowering them to achieve their personal best.

College Executive

Principal

For over 30 years, Mrs Ruth Gravestein has been an educator and leader at »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ÍøÕ¾ Christian College.

Her journey began as a primary teacher, educating and ministering to our students for 13 years. She was appointed Head of Primary in 2007 to pursue the best outcomes for students, to encourage staff, and to build community with parents. In 2022, she was appointed to lead our college as Principal and continues to serve and lead our community, ever committed to holistic Christian education.

Mrs Gravestein is involved in other areas of education, serving as a Council member of Christian Heritage College, on the Board of »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ÍøÕ¾ Childcare, and more, embracing a wide spectrum of educational engagement.

Assistant Principal

Mr Chris Eustace brings a wealth of experience to the College, with a strong background in various roles across academic, pastoral, and co-curricular areas in prestigious independent schools in the United Kingdom. Mr Eustace assists the Principal in the operations of the College to manage and deliver whole College projects, and oversee College faculties that span both Primary and Secondary levels.

Head of Primary

Mrs Kim Piercey has gained a broad range of curriculum, administrative and pastoral experiences working mostly in large Christian schools throughout her 20 years in education, internationally and nationally. Her substantial understanding of leadership is of great benefit to the College as we continue the successful development of the Primary school as well as the implementation of the next Strategic Plan.

Head of Secondary

Mr Cameron Ivers joined the leadership team as the Head of Secondary in 2022. In a short space of time he has been successful in continuing to develop the Secondary school, supported by the Secondary Directorate, Heads of Learning Areas and Heads of Year, who are valuable partners in the education process.

Head of International

Dr Lillian Myers is the founding Head of International, and has served in this capacity for over two decades. With a wealth of experience as the former Head of English at »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ÍøÕ¾, she brings extensive applied knowledge from her Master’s degree in TESOL and a PhD in English Literature.

Business Manager

Mr Dan Joy serves as the College’s Business Manager, overseeing property, operations, administration, risk, facilities and finance. To this role, Mr Joy brings experience as a business banking manager and as an operations board member for the International Network of Churches (INC), the Governing Body of »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ÍøÕ¾.

College Board Members

Acting chair

Experience

Member, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ÍøÕ¾ Committee of Management

Parent, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ÍøÕ¾ Alumni

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

Members

Experience

Executive Pastor, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ÍøÕ¾ Church Corporate Operations

Treasurer, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ÍøÕ¾ Committee of Management

Chair, Red Frogs Australia

Parent, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ÍøÕ¾ Alumni

Experience

Principal, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ÍøÕ¾ Christian College

Chair, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ÍøÕ¾ Early Childhood and Education

Member, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ÍøÕ¾ Committee of Management

Member, Christian Heritage College

Member, Associated Christian Schools (ACS)

Member, Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA)

Parent, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ÍøÕ¾ Alumni

Education

Master of Education

Bachelor of Education

Diploma of Teaching

Membership

MACEL, Australian Council for Educational Leaders

Experience

Chief Financial Officer, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ÍøÕ¾ Group

Treasurer, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ÍøÕ¾ Early Childhood and Care

Registered Chartered Accountant CAANZ

Parent, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ÍøÕ¾ Christian College

Education

Bachelor of Accounting

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting (GradDipCA)

Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors Course (GAICD)

Membership

Full Member, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

GAICD, Australian Institute of Company Directors

Experience

Director/Principal Lawyer, Fulljames Law

Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland

Member, International Network of Churches (INC) Operations Board

Member, Queensland Law Society

Member, Women Lawyers Association of Queensland Inc.

Sessional Lecturer, Christian Heritage College

»ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ÍøÕ¾ Alumni

Education

Bachelor of Laws, Law, International Relations and Spanish. Honours (Div 2)

Experience

Pastor, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ÍøÕ¾ Church

Education

Bachelor of Business Management, Marketing and Related Support Services

Bachelor of Science

Graduate Certificate, Ministry

Our Strategic Plan

Under God’s gracious hand and through the sacrifice and dedication of parents, teachers and students, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ÍøÕ¾ Christian College has flourished. Our goal is to make the College known locally and globally for its Christian distinctives and its spirit of excellence, demonstrated by its students and graduates as they positively influence society.
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