Headquarters:

24 Glen Huntly Road, Elwood, Vic 3184

Year founded:

1895

Number of employees:

260+

Phone:

07 3862 0777

Email:

reception@stmargarets.qld.edu.au

Website:

stmargarets.qld.edu.au

LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/school/st-margaret's-anglican-girls-school

“We prioritise embracing cutting-edge technologies, creative problem solving and continuous improvement to enhance our premium funding solutions and provide exceptional value to our clients”

Ros Curtis, AM

Principal

Nicole Devlin

Deputy Principal

Caitlin McCluskey

Dean of Academics

Leadership

Ros Curtis began her career as a history and drama teacher, progressing through various teaching and senior leadership roles at six different schools before becoming principal of St Margaret’s in 2011. Under her leadership, enrolments grew from under 800 to nearly 1,500 by 2025. Curtis is passionate about effective school leadership, curriculum development, mentoring future leaders and driving positive change. Her dedication to education and professional associations was recognised in 2024 when she was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia General Division in the King’s Birthday Honours List for her outstanding service.

Principal

Ros Curtis, AM

Nicole Devlin is a dedicated educator with more than 20 years of experience in all-girls’ schools, spanning both primary and secondary education. She was appointed deputy principal of St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School in January 2025. Devlin is deeply committed to fostering a thriving learning environment where every individual can succeed. Her vision is to lead staff and students in building a community founded on trust and integrity, one that continually supports and empowers students, teachers and the wider school community to achieve their fullest potential and the outcomes they truly deserve.

Deputy Principal

Nicole Devlin

Caitlin McCluskey brings a wealth of experience to her role, having taught middle school science and maths at St Joseph’s, Gregory Terrace, and held several leadership positions at St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School, including house coordinator, assistant head of faculty – mathematics and head of faculty – mathematics. In 2020, she was honoured with the St Aidan’s Staff Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. McCluskey is dedicated to nurturing capacity, confidence and resilience in every student, inspiring them to reach their full potential both academically and personally.

Dean of Academics

Caitlin McCluskey

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Chris Dunn

Dean of Studies

Chris Dunn is a seasoned educator who taught science and biology at St Kevin’s College, where he also held both pastoral and curriculum leadership roles. He joined St Margaret’s in 2018 as head of faculty – science and technology. Dunn is passionate about effective curriculum and assessment design and has introduced several evidence-based practices to enhance student learning outcomes. His dedication to education has been recognised with the Peter Doherty Award for Outstanding Teacher of STEM (2020), the ACEL-Q Prize for Outstanding Academic Achievement at QUT (2022) and inclusion on The Educator’s Hot List in 2024.

Dean of Studies

Chris Dunn

Nikki Townsend

Dean of Students

Nikki Townsend is a highly experienced educational leader who has held a variety of roles, including head of house, head of year, head of mathematics, dean of pastoral care programs, assistant dean of co-curricular programs and director of sport. She has taught mathematics, junior science, physical education and religious and values education. Townsend has designed personal development programs tailored to the needs of adolescent girls, implemented student leadership initiatives and placed a strong emphasis on encouraging female students in STEM. She is passionate about advancing women in senior leadership and believes organisations thrive when women are empowered in these roles.

Dean of Students

Nikki Townsend

Stevens & Associates Lawyers is a leading and trusted employment law firm based in Sydney known for delivering high-quality legal expertise in the area of employment law and industrial relations across Australia, alongside a proven track record of effectively and swiftly resolving a variety of workplace law issues. In the past year, the firm’s growth has been notable. It has: • experienced a 213% growth in the number of client matters, increasing from 149 client matters in the 2022 financial year to 390 client matters in the 2023 financial year • improved its online visibility, leading to over 50 online enquiries each month and a conversion rate of client leads of up to 40% • significantly expanded the breadth and type of matters that it advises on day to day, which has increased the firm’s skillsets, diversity and resilience • expanded its community outreach by collaborating with local Sydney venues for client seminars and continuing active participation in a Sydney small/family business group Stevens & Associates Lawyers has adapted to digital trends by implementing an effective strategy with SEO and web design, resulting in a structural shift that has seen increased representation of employees where the firm previously mainly advised employers. The firm’s recognition as a “Fast Firm” attests to its momentum in the employment law space.

“IQumulate is on a technology journey, and we’re just getting started”

Wayne Tower, IQumulate Premium Funding

Angela Drysdale

Head of Primary

Kate Frewin

Assistant Head of Primary – Curriculum

Annette Box

Assistant Head of Primary – Wellbeing and Operations

Pam Chhabra

Manager – Residential Strata

Angela Drysdale brings over 30 years of experience to education and is St Margaret’s longest-serving head of primary, having led the primary school for more than 22 years. She oversees the strategic direction from Pre-Prep (Kindergarten), where she serves as the nominated supervisor, through to Year 6. Drysdale is responsible for shaping the curriculum, student wellbeing, school operations and the overall delivery of educational programs. Her passion for primary education is matched by a deep commitment to early childhood learning, recognising its crucial role in laying the foundation for students’ future academic and personal success.

Head of Primary

Angela Drysdale

Kate Frewin has more than 20 years of experience in education and has been a valued member of St Margaret’s since 2020. She has played a key role in advancing teaching and learning throughout the primary school. Frewin possesses a deep understanding of curriculum design, pedagogy and contemporary learning approaches. She is passionate about fostering flexible and engaging learning environments that inspire girls to develop the knowledge, skills, mindset and confidence they need to succeed in an ever-evolving world. Her commitment ensures that students are empowered to become active, capable learners ready to embrace future challenges.

Assistant Head of Primary – Curriculum

Kate Frewin

Annette Box is an accomplished educator with over 20 years of experience teaching drama, dance, visual art, Japanese and English across both primary and secondary settings. She is a recent past president of Drama Queensland, the professional association for drama teachers and was awarded a Women in Leadership Bursary by the National Council of Women of Queensland (NCWQ) in 2020. With 15 years of experience in girls’ schools, Box is deeply passionate about empowering young women, helping them discover their strengths, and supporting them to become confident, engaged citizens and future leaders.

Assistant Head of Primary – Wellbeing and Operations

Annette Box

Stephen McMillan first entered the financial services Industry when he joined GE Capital as a finance analyst in 2008, from which he progressed through roles working both onshore and offshore. From there, he moved into Pacific Premium Funding as a financial planning and analysis leader in 2012 and was a key resource in the evolution of the business, first with the successful sale to Macquarie Pacific Funding and then the following progression into IQumulate Premium Funding, where he is now the commercial manager. As commercial manager, McMillan leads a team that is responsible for commercial analysis and business support, identifying and reporting improvement initiatives, and the securitization and treasury functions of the business.

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Stephen McMillan

One culmination of these efforts has been the real-world, needs-based IQEdge solution. A one-stop online quoting tool designed for both the Australian and New Zealand markets, IQEdge delivers quotes in under 60 seconds. Plus, the solution offers quote comparison and quote versioning capabilities, enabling users to review vital historical and financial data in a single page view. IQEdge can streamline and automate application processing, underwriting document verification and payment collection, cutting the need for manual labour and minimising processing errors. A digital “self-service” platform, IQEdge, reduces the need for customer and administrative support. Meanwhile, borrowers can access their accounts, make payments and manage their policies independently and through sales and support teams, which are always available for further assistance. “We’ve created a quality platform that simplifies the quoting process yet amplifies the customer experience,” says Gordon. “It’s a real game changer.” IQumulate offers an online digital quoting tool to clients. The best-in-market solution enables IQumulate to tailor funding offerings to brokers that align with their prefered distribution channel.

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What does IQumulate have in mind for the future? “IQumulate is on a technology journey, and we’re just getting started,” says Wayne Tower, CEO. “Through continuous engagement with our clients, partners, marketplace and industry, we will listen to the needs as they arise and position our business to be agile and respond to changes as they occur. “Faster decision-making innovations such as AI-powered decision support systems can expedite the underwriting and approval process, leading to quicker responses to clients. This can improve client satisfaction and potentially attract more business, creating a competitive advantage with the potential to allow IQumulate to command premium pricing or capture a larger market share. “As forward-thinkers with a digital and ‘do it better’ mindset, we collectively and proactively look to learn and improve on our customer experience for our clients, paving the way for successful business outcomes for our clients and our business in the coming years ahead. “We’re excited for the future and look forward to what’s on the horizon.”

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Shaun O’Brien

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Emily Walker

Head of Strata and Development

Rex Oakman

Head of Operations and Risk

Sandy Newton

Head of Underwriting

Andrew Mitchell

Manager – NSW

Michael Prokopis

Manager – Southern Region

Pam Chhabra

Manager – Residential Strata

Jeffrey Valdivia

Manager – Commercial Strata

Adam Basaldella

Manager – Claims

St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School is a leading independent day and boarding school for girls from Pre-Prep to Year 12, with boys welcome in Pre-Prep. Currently, the school has a record enrolment of 1,462 students – 508 in the primary years and 954 in secondary – with 190 boarders from Years 6 to 12 residing within the vibrant campus community. St Margaret’s is proud of its partnership with Yalari, which provides educational opportunities for Indigenous students and enriches the school’s diverse and inclusive environment. Enrolments have reached historic highs, reflecting a decade of sustained growth and resulting in many year levels now operating at full capacity. In 2025, the school celebrates 130 years of empowering and educating young women and girls. St Margaret’s maintains a strong focus on academic excellence, as demonstrated by outstanding 2025 NAPLAN and 2024 ATAR results – 63.1% of the Class of 2024 achieved an ATAR of 90 or above. The school also offers a rich and varied extracurricular program, including sports, music, arts and a wide array of clubs, ensuring every student can pursue their interests and passions. Committed to innovation and continuous improvement, St Margaret’s recently undertook a National School Improvement Tool Review. The school was described as a “lighthouse” institution, receiving “outstanding” ratings in six domains and “high” in three, underscoring its reputation for quality teaching and learning.

IQumulate invests in education and people, which are vital to attracting new business and talent to the company. “We have long tenures for several of our key staff, including some in leadership positions, and this sound working knowledge of our business, practices and industry provides great insights and a wealth of experience to offer our clients,” says Bastow. “Our new head of sales, Graeme Gordon, formerly manager for New Zealand, joins us in Australia to drive our sales strategy and lead our team to successful outcomes for our clients and our business. We look forward to great things ahead with Graeme as he continues to be active and present in the New Zealand market as well as building sound working relationships and new connections in Australia.” Clients can also expect a lot from working with IQumulate. “Through active engagement with our trusted broker network, IQumulate provides relevant information, education and training content,” says Graeme Gordon, head of sales. “Our clients can expect IQumulate to support their business in several ways, providing an understanding of what premium funding solutions are available and how IQumulate can spread the cost of insurance and help borrowers get the right level of insurance cover to free up their cash flow for other expenses or business growth opportunities. Premium funding is often considered a tool for those who simply cannot afford to pay their premiums in full. While this is certainly a significant driver for many, it is also successfully used by profitable companies who use premium funding to manage their cash flows more wisely or better manage their liquidity.”

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Under the leadership of Principal Mark Ashmore and the College Board, Salesian College Chadstone fosters a positive, professional and growth-oriented environment. With a focus on continuous improvement, the college has achieved record academic results, rising ATAR scores, stronger attendance and national recognition in child safety, including the 2025 Victorian Protecting Children Award. The college celebrated the outstanding achievement of Year 12 student Thomas Maguire-Nguyen, who was named Overall VCE Leader of the Year by the Parliamentary Secretary for Education, Nina Taylor MP. The college has also proudly led the way in innovation through its partnership with Uniform Group and designer Peter Morrissey to launch Australia’s first bespoke, designer-curated school uniform collection, coinciding with the opening of the new Year 7 and 8 Precinct campus in 2026. Salesian College Chadstone’s extra-curricular program develops students’ talents and passions in team environments. Key activities include house sports, debating, peer mentoring, Associated Catholic Colleges (ACC) sports across 55 teams, instrumental music and public speaking. The college collaborates with its partner Girls Schools Sacred Heart Girls College and Avila College for musical productions, leadership experiences and community events, providing the opportunity for cross-school teamwork and connection, reinforcing the college’s commitment to holistic development, leadership and community engagement. Technology is another priority and underpins the college’s strategy of delivering a contemporary education. Over the last 12 months, the college has introduced a series of initiatives: ICT Future Directions committee – exploring the use of technology for communication, data analysis and learning Risk Wizard – risk management, incident tracking and compliance monitoring software Employee Connect – HR and onboarding software Alumnly – integrated cloud-based Alumni Networking and Management Platform for Alumni of Salesian College Chadstone Vivi – whole school wireless mirroring system for efficient classroom displays Intellischools – data platform for student results, attendance and security, aggregating student data for school improvement IVR (Interactive Voice Response) – system for telephone enquiry management Committed to diversity and inclusion, the college’s Learning Diversity team ensures the varied needs of students are met in an environment where every student can thrive. Salesian College Chadstone is a place where academic excellence, personal growth and community spirit converge, preparing young men for an interconnected world while staying true to its Salesian values.