Lakes Grammar – An Anglican School is highlighting two of its leaders – Head of Senior School Alison MacLarty and TAS and PDHPE Coordinator Greg Sewell.
Alison MacLarty
Alison is privileged to lead a passionate team of educators in providing learning opportunities for Year 9 to 12 at Lakes Grammar – An Anglican School.
As Head of Senior School, she oversees the learning both in and out of the classroom, the wellbeing programs, and the planning of day-to-day life in the upper campus of the school.
Alison works closely with the Directors of Academic Care, Diversity and Challenge and the two Deans of students across Year 9 to 12 to support students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
The focus is on building skills in students to flourish by becoming lifelong learners who are effective citizens in their communities locally and globally.
This is a constantly evolving space as the school gathers data from the students and responds to their needs.
This involves looking at academic results and social emotional surveys, whilst other data is gathered by listening to student advocacy groups such as the Mental Health Advocacy Program (MHAP) team (Year 9 and 10), Student Representative Council (Year 7 to 12), and school student leaders in Year 11 and 12 (college leaders and school captains and prefects).
Greg Sewell
Greg Sewell has been a cornerstone of the school community since 2009, initially joining as a technology teacher.
Over the years, he’s taken on additional roles, including supporting student wellbeing as a year coordinator and leading the TAS (Technological and Applied Studies) and PDHPE (Personal Development, Health, and Physical Education) faculties.
In 2022, Greg briefly led the junior school, broadening his leadership skills and deepening his understanding of education across different age groups.
The following year, he expanded his responsibilities to include overseeing the PDHPE faculty alongside TAS, enriching his expertise in diverse learning areas.
Greg is deeply passionate about STEM education and is currently pursuing a Master of Education with a specialisation in STEM at Queensland University of Technology.
This endeavor reflects his commitment to continuous learning and his desire to enhance his leadership skills in implementing innovation and change across all levels of schooling.
His involvement in various STEM programs from Year 3 to 8 aims to make these subjects engaging and accessible, inspiring students to explore the fascinating world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Beyond the classroom, Greg’s interests in triathlons and hydrofoiling add a unique dimension to his teaching, integrating real-world experiences seamlessly into his lessons.
Greg Sewell is not just a teacher. He is a leader, driving educational innovation and inspiring both students and colleagues to excel.
