Experienced leadership
Our leadership team manages the day to day operations of the school, and is led by our headmistress.
This highly experienced group of professionals represents every aspect of the outstanding education we provide, from teaching, support and guidance, music and sport, to finance and our wider community.
All have equal importance in our planning and delivery, ensuring we offer a balanced and considerate environment in which students can flourish.
A passionate, dedicated team.
Executive Staff
Ms Deb Magill is the 14th Headmistress of St Catherine’s School Sydney. Previously Principal of Roseville College, Ms Magill has over 30 years of experience as an educator and educational leader in international, regional and urban schools. Ms Magill has a master’s and bachelor’s degree in education, with particular interest in constructivist learning design and personalised learning.
Ms Magill is a member of AISNSW Independent Schools Centre for Excellence Council (ISCE). Ms Magill believes that the work of good education is the work of relationships. She is a strong believer in the education of the whole child, of leading with compassion and of strength in community.
Ms Deb Magill is the 14th Headmistress of St Catherine’s School Sydney. Previously Principal of Roseville College, Ms Magill has over 30 years of experience as an educator and educational leader in international, regional and urban schools. Ms Magill has a master’s and bachelor’s degree in education, with particular interest in constructivist learning design and personalised learning.
Ms Magill is a member of AISNSW Independent Schools Centre for Excellence Council (ISCE). Ms Magill believes that the work of good education is the work of relationships. She is a strong believer in the education of the whole child, of leading with compassion and of strength in community.
Elizabeth has over 30 years’ experience as an educator. Originally trained as a secondary school music teacher, she has combined her training in the arts with her passion for encouraging creative flair in individuals.
With a Bachelor of Music Education and a Masters in Applied Leadership in Positive Education, Elizabeth believes student wellbeing is of great importance, and that understanding, supporting and guiding our children is an essential ingredient in all schools.
Matthew brings extensive experience as an educator and leader across a range of independent schools, with a Bachelor of Education (Humanities – History and English) and a Master of Educational Leadership (With Excellence).
As a trained secondary education teacher who has specialised in Modern History and History Extension, Matthew has developed a strong passion for teaching and learning, with a particular commitment to nurturing and supporting early career teachers.
Passionate about the value of girls’ education, Matthew is deeply committed to fostering the learning, wellbeing and character development of young women. He leads with intellectual curiosity, clarity and purpose, and is dedicated to creating a culture of excellence in teaching and learning.
Rebecca has always demonstrated a passion for the development of the whole person in a school setting.
Rebecca has always had a passion for schools and knew early on that’s where her vocation was heading after completing both a Bachelor of Arts (Social Science) and a Bachelor of Education (Secondary).
Rebecca has been at the school for 18 years and loves the diversity each day brings.
She relishes being able to spend time with both day girls and boarding students and enjoys working collaboratively with others to ensure that students find a place to belong in order to thrive.
Andrew brings 20 years’ experience in professional services and ten years’ experience in the NFP and education sectors, with qualifications as a Chartered Accountant and a Master of Commerce.
Andrew has served on the board of a children’s charity and has a wealth of experience in governance, risk and business. operations.
For the past 18 years, Ben McCloghry has worked in the field of publishing, communications, community engagement, marketing, events, brand development and education.
Ben brings a wealth of experience in community engagement, fundraising and communications. He was previously the Director of Marketing and Communications at The Glennie School, an Anglican all-girls boarding and day school in Toowoomba and has also held roles at St Joseph’s College Hunters Hill, The King’s School and St Aloysius College.
Key Senior Staff
Chelsea oversees the boarding house and is responsible for all boarders, their welfare and development. She is also our Indigenous Student Coordinator.
She strives to develop our boarding and Indigenous student communities, so that these girls leave St Catherine’s as confident and optimistic young adults with character and grit.
Chelsea oversees the boarding house and is responsible for all boarders, their welfare and development. She is also our Indigenous Student Coordinator.
She strives to develop our boarding and Indigenous student communities, so that these girls leave St Catherine’s as confident and optimistic young adults with character and grit.
Kylie is passionate about teaching God’s great love for all students as seen in Jesus. She aims to help them understand their value and significance to Him.
Formerly a Science teacher with specialising in Chemistry, Kylie holds a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Teaching.
In 2013, she completed a Bachelor of Divinity and was ordained. She has been at St Catherine’s for 15 years and still appreciates the opportunity each day to be a part of the St Catherine’s community.
Mrs Christine Gray holds a Bachelor of Education (Primary), with over 30 years’ experience dedicated to creating dynamic teaching and learning opportunities that foster wellbeing and empower students and staff to reach their potential.
Chris’ commitment to the development of a collaborative, cooperative and respectful learning environment has enabled her to lead and implement strategic innovation and change initiatives with a focus on developing a rigorous, inclusive curriculum through the research of best practice, and employing service-learning initiatives that nurture a culture of belonging and instil the traditions of St Catherine’s.
Kelly leads our enrolments team at St Catherine’s, ensuring a smooth transition for prospective families as they join our school community.
Kelly is committed to creating a balanced and inclusive environment at our school, working to ensure that everyone feels supported as they become part of the St Catherine’s family.
With a bachelor’s and a master’s in scientific inquiry and research, Kelly also manages critical data projects to uphold the accuracy, security and integrity of information within our school.
