Headquarters:
300 Sayers Road, Truganina, Vic 3029
Year founded:
1867
Number of employees:
400
Phone:
02 9816 2041
Email:
info@mscw.catholic.edu.au
Website:
westbournegrammar.com
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/school/westbourne-grammar-school
“A characteristic of our school is that we don’t stand still. We honour the past, acknowledge the present and set course for an ambitious and bold new future”
Adrian Camm,
Westbourne Grammar School
Adrian Camm, PhD, B AppSc, Grad Dip Ed, MSL
Principal and Executive Director
Teagan Collins, BEd, MEd, MBA, ProfCertPosPsych, GAICD
Associate Principal
Ellen Moffat, MBA, MEd, Bed, BA
Deputy Principal Head of Truganina
Leadership
Adrian Camm is the principal of Westbourne Grammar School and an executive director of the board. As an educator, he believes in harnessing the power of the collective to achieve extraordinary things for student learning by empowering people to reach their full potential. Camm has extensive experience in the governance of not-for-profit organisations. His engagement in the wider professional discourse has seen him share his vision for leading and learning with some of the most influential innovators and thinkers in education, business and industry, including Dr Edward de Bono, Daniel Dennett and Raymond Kurzweil. A strategist and digital transformation expert, Camm holds a master’s degree in education (leadership), recently completed his PhD and has been recognised with many state and national awards.
Principal and Executive Director
Adrian Camm, PhD, B AppSc, Grad Dip Ed, MSL
Deputy principal Teagan Collins is an accomplished and innovative educational leader with demonstrated experience working in diverse educational settings. She seeks to inspire and empower communities by focusing on quality learning and teaching, wellbeing and the development of young people as leaders and global citizens. She advocates for lifelong learning, a commitment that was recognised in 2022 when she was featured on The Educator’s Hot List in recognition of her work leading school-wide strategic initiatives and championing student experience, character and agency.
Associate Principal
Teagan Collins, BEd, MEd, MBA, ProfCertPosPsych, GAICD
Driven by a passion for sparking “Aha!” moments in students’ learning journeys, Ellen Moffatt is a highly experienced leader and teacher of languages. In her work as an educational leader, she seeks to empower all learners and teammates to harness their strengths. Her motivation and purpose are to continually enhance community wellbeing so that learners, and the staff and families supporting them, can thrive. Moffatt has obtained her Master of Education and a Master of Business Administration. She was named on The Educator’s Rising Stars 2023 list and their 2018’s Hot List, and she was an Excellence Awardee in the 2021 Australian Education Awards’ Secondary Teacher of the Year (Non-Government) category. Moffatt has presented nationally and internationally at various conferences and was an inaugural member of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders “NextGen” group.
Deputy Principal Head of Truganina
Ellen Moffat, MBA, MEd, Bed, BA
“A characteristic of our school is that we don’t stand still. We honour the past, acknowledge the present and set course for an ambitious and bold new future”
Adrian Camm, Westbourne Grammar School
“By staying at the forefront of digital innovation, we can ensure our educational experience is both relevant and future focused”
Adrian Camm,
Westbourne Grammar School
Leadership
“By staying at the forefront of digital innovation, we can ensure our educational experience is both relevant and future focused”
Adrian Camm,
Westbourne Grammar School
“A characteristic of our school is that we don’t stand still. We honour the past, acknowledge the present and set course for an ambitious and bold new future”
Adrian Camm,
Westbourne Grammar School
Leadership
Nicole Bradshaw, B Bus, Grad Cert Psych of Risk, MBA, CPA, GAICD
Director of Business
Director of business Nicole Bradshaw is commercially astute and forward-thinking. She has accumulated a wealth of business management and leadership experience in both independent schools and the private sector. She is strategically focused and has an exemplary track record in the delivery of all aspects of corporate services. Prior to commencing at Westbourne Grammar, Bradshaw spent 11 years at Mentone Grammar as director of business and COO. She is highly respected by her professional peers and is currently a non-executive director of several not-for-profit community boards and the immediate past president of the Association of School Business Administrators (Victorian chapter).
Director of Business
Nicole Bradshaw, B Bus, Grad Cert Psych of Risk, MBA, CPA, GAICD
Jeremy Otto, BEd, B Creative Ind, MEd, Cert School Mgmt & Leadership, GAICD
Director of Teaching and Learning
A dedicated and dynamic leader with extensive experience in a variety of educational settings, Jeremy Otto has held positions of responsibility as deputy principal (teaching and learning), head of learning, head of middle school and dean of teaching and learning. As Westbourne’s director of teaching and learning, he brings in-depth understanding of both VCE and IB programs and is a passionate advocate for achieving excellent student outcomes through facilitating great teaching. Otto is secretary of the Vic/Tas branch of the Australian College of Educators and a member of the Institute of Company Directors.
Director of Teaching and Learning
Jeremy Otto, BEd, B Creative Ind, MEd, Cert School Mgmt & Leadership, GAICD
Westbourne Grammar School embodies a dynamic, inclusive and forward-thinking culture grounded in Shaping Learners who Inspire the World, which reflects its commitment to excellence and innovation.
Principal Adrian Camm champions and models innovative practices, notably via his fully interactive AI Avatar on Westbourne’s website, which answers questions in real time. A teaching and learning version is being deployed to provide similar 24/7 support to teachers and students.
“Innovation and continuous improvement are integral to our culture. We embrace new ideas and technologies, continually evolving our teaching practices, operational strategies and student opportunities, to stay at the forefront of education,” says Camm. “A characteristic of our school is that we don’t stand still. We honour the past, acknowledge the present and set course for an ambitious and bold new future.”
Westbourne’s innovation is multifaceted and targets elevating its teaching and learning experience to world class by implementing into the curriculum and administrative processes:
“By staying at the forefront of digital innovation, we can ensure our educational experience is both relevant and future focused”
Adrian Camm,
Westbourne Grammar School
Emma Watters, BEd
Deputy Head of Junior School
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
Emma Watters is an innovative educator, an experienced teacher-researcher and a strong advocate for the Reggio-Emilia philosophy of education, Project Zero’s Cultures of Thinking and the Maker Movement. Prior to joining Westbourne, Watters was at The Geelong College, where she was leader of learning for Years 4–8 and was previously the numeracy curriculum coordinator PP-10 at Nyikina Mangala Community School at Jarlmadangah, WA. While at MMCS, she was awarded the Kate Mullin Prize for Excellence in Language and Literacy Outcomes for her work in leading the implementation of the Walker Learning Approach.
Deputy Head of Junior School
Emma Watters, BEd
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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integration of advanced technologies
artificial intelligence (AI academy for students from Year 5 to 12 to develop AI applications)
machine learning
blockchain and biometric technologies
Another innovation is Westbourne’s bespoke CyberTrail micro-credentialing program, providing students and staff with the opportunity to earn industry-recognised qualifications in emerging fields.
Camm says, “The program ensures our community remains at the forefront of technological advancements – an objective of the school’s digital strategy.”
Building on the success of their award-winning digital strategy, the school has introduced five key themes:
Westbourne’s innovative mindset is further evident in its academic performance and student/staff engagement, leading to the second-best ATAR and NAPLAN results in its 158-year history.
While the adoption of emerging technologies has delivered measurable savings and reduced administrative workloads, real-time data dashboards show key performance metrics and project status, enabling faster, more informed decision-making.
“We regularly survey parents, students, staff and board members to gauge their satisfaction with the school’s programs and initiatives,” Camm says.
“High levels of satisfaction and increased student motivation and engagement are direct indicators of the success of our innovative approaches. Staff accolades, such as those awarded by The Educator, The Australian Education Awards and other prestigious organisations, further validate the positive impact of our initiatives in our community.”
Plans are underway to create immersive educational environments that further enhance student exploration of complex concepts in a hands-on, interactive manner, delivered through innovation labs located in the new middle school. There is also the continued development of a new state-of-the-art ELC – Year 12 campus for 1,500 students north of Geelong.
“Our commitment to continually evolving and innovating is unwavering and includes upskilling our workforce and ensuring they have access to the best resources and leveraging the latest research and technology,” says Camm. “By staying at the forefront of digital innovation, we can ensure our educational experience is both relevant and future focused.”
digital pedagogies
performance infrastructure
virtual village
horizon scanning
progressive educational curriculum frameworks (futures thinking, metaverse, cryptocurrencies and autonomous vehicles)
Westbourne Grammar School embodies a dynamic, inclusive and forward-thinking culture grounded in Shaping Learners who Inspire the World, which reflects its commitment to excellence and innovation.
Principal Adrian Camm champions and models innovative practices, notably via his fully interactive AI Avatar on Westbourne’s website, which answers questions in real time. A teaching and learning version is being deployed to provide similar 24/7 support to teachers and students.
“Innovation and continuous improvement are integral to our culture. We embrace new ideas and technologies, continually evolving our teaching practices, operational strategies and student opportunities, to stay at the forefront of education,” says Camm. “A characteristic of our school is that we don’t stand still. We honour the past, acknowledge the present and set course for an ambitious and bold new future.”
Westbourne’s innovation is multifaceted and targets elevating its teaching and learning experience to world class by implementing into the curriculum and administrative processes:
Westbourne’s innovative mindset is further evident in its academic performance and student/staff engagement, leading to the second-best ATAR and NAPLAN results in its 158-year history.
While the adoption of emerging technologies has delivered measurable savings and reduced administrative workloads, real-time data dashboards show key performance metrics and project status, enabling faster, more informed decision-making.
“We regularly survey parents, students, staff and board members to gauge their satisfaction with the school’s programs and initiatives,” Camm says.
“High levels of satisfaction and increased student motivation and engagement are direct indicators of the success of our innovative approaches. Staff accolades, such as those awarded by The Educator, The Australian Education Awards and other prestigious organisations, further validate the positive impact of our initiatives in our community.”
Plans are underway to create immersive educational environments that further enhance student exploration of complex concepts in a hands-on, interactive manner, delivered through innovation labs located in the new middle school. There is also the continued development of a new state-of-the-art ELC – Year 12 campus for 1,500 students north of Geelong.
“Our commitment to continually evolving and innovating is unwavering and includes upskilling our workforce and ensuring they have access to the best resources and leveraging the latest research and technology,” says Camm. “By staying at the forefront of digital innovation, we can ensure our educational experience is both relevant and future focused.”
Another innovation is Westbourne’s bespoke CyberTrail micro-credentialing program, providing students and staff with the opportunity to earn industry-recognised qualifications in emerging fields.
Camm says, “The program ensures our community remains at the forefront of technological advancements – an objective of the school’s digital strategy.”
Building on the success of their award-winning digital strategy, the school has introduced five key themes:
integration of advanced technologies
artificial intelligence (AI academy for students from Year 5 to 12 to develop AI applications)
machine learning
blockchain and biometric technologies
