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October, 2006
Melbourne Grammar appoints new head for Year 7 and 8 campus Melbourne Grammar has appointed leading educator Mr Greg Caldwell as Head of Wadhurst, the campus for Year 7 and 8 students. Currently Head of Brighton Grammar’s middle school, Rosstrevor, and previously Head of Sandringham House, Firbank Grammar School’s junior school, Greg Caldwell will assume his position at Melbourne Grammar at the start of 2007. Mr Caldwell has a particular interest in the transition of students from primary to secondary education and his Master of Education degree focused on the experience of students moving from primary to secondary schooling, an issue integral to Wadhurst, Melbourne Grammar School’s purpose-built learning community for 340 day and boarding students in Years 7 and 8. “We are delighted that an educator with Greg’s experience and expertise has accepted our invitation to continue the tradition of the finest Middle School in the country, fostered so ably by his predecessor, Paul Wilhelm,” said Melbourne Grammar Headmaster, Paul Sheahan. Mr Sheahan went on to say, “Wadhurst is a personal, self-contained environment with broad educational and co-curricular programs designed to assist our young people through what can be a complex physical, social, emotional and intellectual development stage.” Mr Caldwell is the convenor for the Leaders of Middle School Network through the Centre for Strategic Education and a member of the Middle Years of Schooling Association. “I like to encourage students to grab hold of all opportunities that are presented to them and to try everything. I tell them to give their best in everything and they will be amazed by what they learn about life and learn about themselves,” said Mr Caldwell. “I will be working with skilled professionals and will encourage teachers to continue offering their best and thereby encourage boys to follow their passions.” “I have a sound understanding of the development of adolescent boys and of the appropriate pastoral care support with which they need to be provided. The provision of an effective transition program that helps boys as they move from primary to the secondary level has long been a specific personal interest,” said Mr Caldwell Mr Caldwell holds the following qualifications: Bachelor of Arts, Diploma of Education, Graduate Diploma of Education Administration, Graduate Diploma of Curriculum and Master of Education. This appointment follows the retirement of current Head of Wadhurst Paul Wilhelm at the end of 2006 after 17 years of outstanding service.  Return to news index
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