Headquarters:

60 Oxenham Street, Warwick, Qld 4370

Year founded:

1918

Number of employees:

120

Phone:

07 4666 9811

Email:

postbox@scotspgc.com.au

Website:

scotspgc.com.au

LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/school/the-scots-pgc-college

Amy Woodgate

Acting Principal

Blake Fatouros

Director of Teaching, Learning and Innovation

Richard Dobrenov

Deputy Principal and Head of Senior School

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Amy Woodgate is the acting principal and director of girls’ boarding at SCOTS PGC College. An experienced early years and primary educator, she has dedicated her career to creating high-quality learning environments that develop the whole child. At SCOTS PGC, Woodgate blends strategic leadership with connection to students and families, guiding learners as they navigate key transitions. She believes each student is unique, deserving of age-appropriate challenge, purposeful play and strong pastoral care. Her work champions community, values in action and opportunities for young people to question, collaborate and flourish in both day and boarding life.

Acting Principal

Amy Woodgate

Blake Fatouros is director of teaching, learning and innovation at SCOTS PGC College, bringing over two decades of educational leadership and a Master of Education (Leadership and Management) to his role. At SCOTS PGC, Fatouros is passionate about fostering innovative, engaging learning experiences that transcend the classroom and prepare students to be active global citizens. His educational philosophy centres on strong student–family partnerships, holistic development and embedding a vibrant co-curricular and pastoral framework that reflects respect, curiosity and meaningful student voice.

Director of Teaching, Learning and Innovation

Blake Fatouros

Richard Dobrenov serves as deputy principal and head of senior school at SCOTS PGC College. With a Master of Educational Studies, a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Arts (history and English), he brings over three decades of experience to his leadership role. Dobrenov is deeply committed to pastoral care, believing that every student deserves to be known, supported and guided as a whole person – not just an academic learner. He embodies a philosophy of servant leadership, putting student wellbeing, community contribution and relational trust at the centre of school culture and operations.

Deputy Principal and Head of Senior School

Richard Dobrenov

Jarrod Turner

Director of Co-Curricular Activities

Jarrod Turner serves as director of co-curricular activities at SCOTS PGC College, holding a BASc (ES). With extensive experience in sport, alumni relations and educational advancement, he leads a robust outside-the-classroom program offering more than 25 co-curricular activities. Turner believes co-curricular involvement builds community connection, personal growth and healthy life habits. His relational leadership fosters strong bonds among students, staff and families, amplifying SCOTS PGC’s identity as a unified, people-centred community where learning happens both inside and beyond the classroom.

Director of Co-Curricular Activities

Jarrod Turner

Nicky Skinner

Business Development Manager

Nicky Skinner, based in Christchurch, was honoured as NZ Adviser’s BDM of the Year. With over 20 years of banking experience – including roles as bank manager, private banker and senior lender – she brings deep expertise to her work. Skinner supports mortgage advisers with product knowledge and deal presentation skills, focusing on building strong, trusted relationships. Her collaborative approach and dedication make her a valued resource, consistently praised for her guidance and support in helping advisers achieve outstanding client outcomes.

Business Development Manager

Nicky Skinner

Sarah Radonich

Third Party Support Manager

Steph Leeson

Business Development Manager

Margaret Leau-Sulusi

Business Development Manager

Pam Chhabra

Manager – Residential Strata

Sarah Radonich is a third party support manager (relief BDM) at Westpac, building strong relationships with mortgage advisers across New Zealand. With 15 years of banking experience, she supports a wide range of regions and communities, working alongside a team of experienced BDMs. Radonich is known for her responsiveness, collaboration and focus on delivering efficient, results-driven experiences for advisers and their clients, always striving for the best possible outcomes.

Third Party Support Manager

Sarah Radonich

Steph Leeson immigrated from the UK 14 years ago and began her Westpac career as a specialist lender. Now a business development manager, she supports mortgage advisers across Auckland and Northland, offering expert guidance and support. Leeson is highly regarded for her lending knowledge, responsiveness and collaborative approach. Her dedication was recognised nationally as a finalist for the 2025 NZ Adviser BDM of the Year award, reflecting her impact within the third party channel.

Business Development Manager

Steph Leeson

Margaret Leau-Sulusi brings over 20 years of banking experience to her role as business development manager, having started with Westpac in 2005. Her background includes lending support, senior lending roles and branch management. Leau-Sulusi partners closely with mortgage advisers, providing product expertise and strategic guidance to drive strong client outcomes. Known for her collaborative style and responsiveness, she is passionate about building trusted relationships and delivering customer-focused results.

Business Development Manager

Margaret Leau-Sulusi

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.

Commercial Manager

Stephen McMillan

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SCOTS PGC College, a co-educational day and boarding school for Prep to Year 12, is defined by a culture of community, country values and an ethos of “always aiming higher”. The college is underpinned by the values of: spirit authenticity excellence tenacity respect They seek to bridge the “school to future” gap, ensuring students leave with not only an ATAR or certificate but also with agency, adaptability, vocational or tertiary alignment and pathways that match their passions. What sets SCOTS PGC apart is a willingness to innovate, ensuring education remains meaningful for every learner. Students are encouraged to pursue their passions through a holistic curriculum that integrates academic, co-curricular and vocational streams. The college’s flagship innovation, the SCOTS MyWay program, exemplifies this commitment. Launched under the leadership of principal Kyle Thompson, from Year 10, MyWay offers two distinct senior pathways: UniWay for tertiary-bound students WorkWay for those seeking industry or vocational careers The program’s success is not only measured by academic results and enrolment growth but also by student engagement, industry feedback and post-school outcomes, ensuring that every graduate is equipped with agency, adaptability and a clear sense of purpose. Other innovative focuses are: partnering with higher education and industry to redefine how senior schooling works strong boarding program plus day schooling in a regional context – giving breadth of experience, cultural diversity and a unique community feel (day students, boarders, rural families and international students) The college has also developed its own unique learning contexts through StudyPrep and WorkPrep, which extend learning beyond what is prescribed on paper. This allows the school to be agile in responding to the needs of students now, while also preparing them for what lies ahead. While the college’s MyWay philosophy introduces pathway exploration early, fostering curiosity and self-awareness. This lays the groundwork for meaningful decision-making when students enter their final years. Kyle Thompson’s philosophy that “learning is all about connection, not curriculum” has shaped a culture of ambition and belonging. Director of Teaching, Learning and Innovation Blake Fatouros has championed curriculum redesign and real-world learning, while Deputy Principal Richard Dobrenov has embedded robust pastoral care and vertical support systems. Amy Woodgate, Acting Principal has driven strategic initiatives that align boarding and day school life with the MyWay philosophy. For each innovation the leadership team establishes a staff working party selected for their strengths and expertise in relevant areas. Staff are also empowered to innovate in the classroom, integrating local industries such as agriculture, equestrian and STEM pathways, ensuring learning is both authentic and contextual. SCOTS PGC’s innovation agenda is ongoing. Future plans include expanding university collaborations, deepening agricultural and industry partnerships and broadening global engagement. The college’s collaborative and consultative approach to innovation ensures that every initiative is grounded in evidence, community input and a commitment to continuous improvement. SCOTS PGC College is shaping a new paradigm for regional education where every learner is known, every pathway is valued and every future is possible.

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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