New head for Scots PGC

Kyle Thompson.

Kyle Thompson has been appointed as the new principal of The Scots PGC College and will start his position during term four.
Mr Thompson is currently the deputy headmaster and head of senior school of Brisbane Boys’ College (BBC), a position he has held since 2007.
Chair of The Scots PGC College Council Doug Cosh said the appointment was one of the most important undertakings by the council, which involved an extensive search attracting a strong and diverse set of candidates.
“The council was impressed with Mr Thompson’s energy and deft interpersonal and relationship skills. He is a real people person,” Mr Cosh said.
“Mr Thompson has demonstrated strong, strategic leadership with pragmatic results in line with the philosophies that stand to make Scots PGC such an exceptional school.”
Mr Thompson said that he was honoured to be offered the opportunity to enhance Scots PGC’s reputation of delivering the highest standard of modern education grounded in solid country values.
“As a parent and a teacher I believe the difference between a good education and a great one is the teaching of strong values and the formation of positive relationships between students, staff and families,” he said.
“In partnership, we can all contribute to the success of our boys and girls and equip them not only to take their place in the world, but also to make the world a better place.
“I am honoured to join the community and cannot wait to be part of the next phase of Scots PGC’s journey.”
Holding a masters of sports management and a diploma of education, Mr Thompson has most recently led significant change at BBC and prior to that taught for seven years at the Cranbrook School, worked for the Department of Education and Training (NSW) as well as being a long-standing professional cricket player.
Mr Thompson replaces Simon Shepherd, who departs the college at the end of term three to take up a position as principal at the Westminster School in Adelaide.
An acting principal will be appointed at the commencement of term four to allow Mr Thompson to appropriately complete his current position.