Headquarters:
43 - 77 Taylor Road, Sheldon, Qld 4157
Year founded:
1997
Number of employees:
285
Phone:
07 3206 5555
Email:
enrolments@sheldoncollege.com
Website:
sheldoncollege.com
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/school/sheldon-college
“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Kate Mortimer, BEd, (Honours), MEd (Educational Leadership)
Principal
Lissa Gyte, BEd (Secondary), MEd (Ldshp & Mgt)
Deputy Principal
Petrece McNichol, BEd, BA, MEd (SpecEd)
Dean of Learning
Leadership
Kate Mortimer is the principal of Sheldon College, where she leads with a dedication to excellence, innovation and holistic education. Passionate about nurturing student potential, she champions a balanced approach that combines academic rigour with wellbeing, underpinned by the college’s philosophy of “Love, Laughter and Learning.”
With extensive experience in educational leadership, Mortimer has a proven track record in fostering collaborative learning environments that inspire both students and staff. Under her guidance, Sheldon College has enhanced its focus on future-ready skills and authentic technology integration, equipping students with the tools they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Principal
Kate Mortimer, BEd, (Honours), MEd (Educational Leadership)
Claire Leihn is a highly accomplished educator with 19 years of experience, currently serving as the Deputy Principal at Plumpton High School. Throughout her career, she has held various leadership roles, including head teacher of wellbeing, and has taken on multiple relieving positions in creative and performing arts and teaching and learning.
Leihn is deeply committed to creating a safe and respectful learning environment, consistently advocating for the wellbeing of both students and staff. She has led numerous professional development initiatives focused on curriculum and assessment within the arts at the state level. With her passion for education and her strong rapport with students and colleagues, Leihn stands out as a transformative leader dedicated to continuous improvement in her school community.
Deputy Principal
Lissa Gyte, BEd (Secondary), MEd (Ldshp & Mgt)
Sally Freshwater is a deputy principal with a decade of executive leadership experience, grounded in a strong foundation of teaching and learning. She focuses on developing middle leaders and enhancing staff capacity, particularly in curriculum design and classroom management.
Freshwater’s extensive experience in implementing whole-school professional learning frameworks is informed by her deep understanding of educational research, allowing her to tailor initiatives to meet the specific needs of her school. Her strategic approach and dedication to improving teaching practices have established her as a valuable leader in the wider educational community, consistently fostering growth and development among both staff and students.
Deputy Principal
Petrece McNichol, BEd, BA, MEd (SpecEd)
“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”
Erica Kofie, QBE
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Leadership
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Leadership
Brenton Campbell, BEd (Secondary), BCI (Drama), MEd (Evidence-Based Teaching)
Director of Teaching and Learning
Debbie Nash is a passionate educator with 20 years of experience, currently serving as the deputy principal at Plumpton High School. Her leadership roles have included head of secondary sport and head of teacher administration. She is dedicated to fostering student and community engagement, particularly through her work with the Resilience in Our Teens (RIOT) project, which promotes student resilience and positive mental health.
This year, Nash has taken a leading role in the school’s involvement in RIOT, guiding both students and staff through defining moments that support personal growth, wellbeing and the development of lifelong resilience skills. Her commitment to creating a supportive environment makes a significant impact on the school community.
Director of Teaching and Learning
Brenton Campbell, BEd (Secondary), BCI (Drama), MEd (Evidence-Based Teaching)
Mrs Mardi Bolton
Director of Primary
Mrs. Mardi Bolton, Director of Primary at Sheldon College, leads learning, teaching, and wellbeing initiatives for around 750 students in Prep to Year 6. With over 25 years in State, Independent, and Catholic systems, she is a collaborative leader with a Master of Educational Wellbeing and Advanced Coaching accreditation. Passionate about community and wellbeing, Mardi champions mentoring to support teachers in enhancing classroom instruction. She is especially proud of her role in developing the College’s Learning with IMPACT framework, a roadmap for evidence-based teaching that fosters consistent, impactful learning and improves outcomes for every student.
Director of Primary
Mrs Mardi Bolton
Sheldon College embodies a culture of “Love, Laughter, Learning,” which underpins a commitment to academic excellence, personal wellbeing, and a strong sense of community. Relationships are the heart of the college, with staff, students and families working together to create a supportive network where everyone feels valued.
The college is committed to innovation, continually seeking ways to enrich teaching and learning experiences. One notable example is the integration of virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) into the classroom.
Head of Digital Pedagogy and Innovation, Adam Moss, explains, “Our commitment to integrating VR and AR is evident in our school-wide rotation system, where teachers can book into our mixed reality lab and work with the Prendi Wall alongside our in-house specialist, creating bespoke virtual and augmented reality experiences tailored to their units.”
With the use of Meta Quest Pro VR headsets, students explore complex concepts through immersive, interactive experiences. They can visualise abstract ideas like 4D geometry, dive into ocean ecosystems, travel through the solar system and visit ancient civilisations. These tools make learning more dynamic and accessible, encouraging engagement and deeper understanding.
Specialist programs further enrich the curriculum. Language students use the VR platform ImmerseMe to engage in cultural immersion and receive real-time pronunciation feedback, boosting fluency and confidence. The college is also piloting an innovative AI tool, developed in collaboration with Edexia, to enhance the accuracy and consistency of senior science assessment marking.
Innovation is driven by three core groups within the college:
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Kylie Quinlivan
General Counsel and Company Secretary
Keith Schlosser
Global Chief Information Officer
Dan Draper
Group Chief Underwriting Officer
Simon Williams
Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International
and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955
Kylie Quinlivan is general counsel and company secretary of hipages Group and a member of the executive team. This is her second role as general counsel of an ASX-listed company. Quinlivan is a top-tier trained corporate lawyer with over 17 years of experience in public and private M&A/transactional work, fundraising, and corporate governance. She is commercially oriented, curious, and with a demonstrated ability to understand complex matters quickly and communicate simply. Quinlivan is excited by hipages’ growth potential, its entrepreneurial spirit and conviction for creating a unique culture. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce/Laws (Honours) and a Master of Laws from the University of Sydney.
General Counsel and Company Secretary
Kylie Quinlivan
Keith Schlosser is global chief information officer at AXIS Capital, where he leads the company’s global information technology and data strategy. He is also responsible for driving change throughout the organisation by delivering high-quality, future-oriented IT services in line with AXIS Capital’s business strategy. Schlosser has more than 30 years of insurance industry experience, spanning roles in information technology, business solutions, marketing and sales. Prior to AXIS, he served as chief information officer for Chubb’s Overseas General Insurance division, where he spearheaded a number of growth, innovation, digital and change initiatives. Before that, he served as CIO at The Travelers Companies international division. Schlosser was also a vice president for marketing technology and web communications at AIG.
Global Chief Information Officer
Keith Schlosser
Dan Draper was appointed group chief underwriting officer in September 2022. He had previously served for more than two years as group head of underwriting at AXIS. Prior to that, he had been group chief risk and actuarial officer at VIBE. Before joining VIBE, Draper spent eight years with AXIS, holding a number of leadership roles that included group chief actuary, chief risk analytics officer, and insurance segment chief risk officer. Before that, he held managerial positions at the Financial Services Authority, XL Capital, and EY.
Group Chief Underwriting Officer
Dan Draper
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
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Sheldon College also measures the impact of its innovations. Student engagement and the effectiveness of new tools are monitored using data from the Learning Management System (LMS) and qualitative feedback gathered through year-level meetings and parent surveys.
Looking to the future, the college is exploring the integration of a humanoid robot into its curriculum. This cross-disciplinary initiative will encourage collaboration among departments, allowing students to explore robotics, engineering and artificial intelligence.
“This initiative could provide students with hands-on experience in coding the movements of the robot, fostering their interest in engineering and technology,” says Moss. “By incorporating the humanoid robot into our curriculum, we would hope to create engaging and interactive learning experiences that enhance students’ coding skills and demystify robotics through creative problem solving and critical thinking.”
Principal Kate Mortimer highlights the college’s holistic vision.
She says, “For students and their families, this means a supportive educational experience that prioritises both academic and personal growth. For our staff, it’s about creating a workplace that values professional development, encourages innovative thinking, and nurtures a culture of respect and collaboration.”
Sheldon College’s commitment to innovation, community and inclusion ensures an environment where students and staff alike can thrive, achieving extraordinary outcomes.
1. The Head of Digital Pedagogy and Innovation, who leads initiatives across Kindergarten to Year 12, promoting the adoption of advanced digital classroom practices
2. The Digital Pedagogy and Innovation Team, which meets regularly to strategise, develop and roll out new projects
3. The Mixed Reality Specialist, responsible for researching the latest advancements in AR and VR and designing immersive experiences for students
Sheldon College embodies a culture of “Love, Laughter, Learning,” which underpins a commitment to academic excellence, personal wellbeing, and a strong sense of community. Relationships are the heart of the college, with staff, students and families working together to create a supportive network where everyone feels valued.
The college is committed to innovation, continually seeking ways to enrich teaching and learning experiences. One notable example is the integration of virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) into the classroom.
Head of Digital Pedagogy and Innovation, Adam Moss, explains, “Our commitment to integrating VR and AR is evident in our school-wide rotation system, where teachers can book into our mixed reality lab and work with the Prendi Wall alongside our in-house specialist, creating bespoke virtual and augmented reality experiences tailored to their units.”
With the use of Meta Quest Pro VR headsets, students explore complex concepts through immersive, interactive experiences. They can visualise abstract ideas like 4D geometry, dive into ocean ecosystems, travel through the solar system and visit ancient civilisations. These tools make learning more dynamic and accessible, encouraging engagement and deeper understanding.
Specialist programs further enrich the curriculum. Language students use the VR platform ImmerseMe to engage in cultural immersion and receive real-time pronunciation feedback, boosting fluency and confidence. The college is also piloting an innovative AI tool, developed in collaboration with Edexia, to enhance the accuracy and consistency of senior science assessment marking.
Innovation is driven by three core groups within the college:
Sheldon College also measures the impact of its innovations. Student engagement and the effectiveness of new tools are monitored using data from the Learning Management System (LMS) and qualitative feedback gathered through year-level meetings and parent surveys.
Looking to the future, the college is exploring the integration of a humanoid robot into its curriculum. This cross-disciplinary initiative will encourage collaboration among departments, allowing students to explore robotics, engineering and artificial intelligence.
“This initiative could provide students with hands-on experience in coding the movements of the robot, fostering their interest in engineering and technology,” says Moss. “By incorporating the humanoid robot into our curriculum, we would hope to create engaging and interactive learning experiences that enhance students’ coding skills and demystify robotics through creative problem solving and critical thinking.”
Principal Kate Mortimer highlights the college’s holistic vision.
She says, “For students and their families, this means a supportive educational experience that prioritises both academic and personal growth. For our staff, it’s about creating a workplace that values professional development, encourages innovative thinking, and nurtures a culture of respect and collaboration.”
Sheldon College’s commitment to innovation, community and inclusion ensures an environment where students and staff alike can thrive, achieving extraordinary outcomes.