Governance
The School is governed by a Board of Trustees in accordance with the Grammar Schools Act 1975. Responsibilities for the recruitment, employment of staff and the management of the School on a day-to-day basis are delegated by the Board of Trustees to the Principal & CEO. Other executive staff (Executive Management) are responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of the School.
Board of Trustees
The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor in Council every four years (most recently in 2015) comprising:
- Three trustees elected from and by the subscribers who have donated or subscribed at least the electoral eligibility amount as prescribed by the Act;
- Four ministerial nominees.
Chair
Mr James Sturges | MEd, GDipEd, AdvDipMan, MAICD
Trustee since 2013
James Sturges is the Chief Executive Officer of the Ipswich Hospital Foundation. He is involved in many community governance positions, including Ipswich Arts Foundation, Regional Development Australia and Ipswich City Rotary. James was a recent board member of the University of Queensland’s venture – UQ College, and a founding member of the advisory board of Fire Station 101. His daughter is an IGGS Old Girl.
Deputy Chair
Ms Maria Kelly | BCom, CA
Trustee since 2000
Maria Kelly is a Director of Business Services and Taxation at Harding Martin Chartered Accountants, with thirty plus years’ experience. She is also a Board member of Apprenticeships Qld Ltd (since 1999).
Trustee
Mr Gregory Ploetz | Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
Trustee since 2005
Greg Ploetz has been a Solicitor in a private practice since 1981, both as a sole practitioner and in partnership with the firm of M.A. Kent & Associates since 1987. He served on the committee of the Bremer Catchment Association when it was initially established and was a member of the Podiatry Board of Qld. Greg is a past President of the Ipswich & District Law Association, an active member of the Ipswich Rotary Club since 1987 and has held executive positions with the Ipswich Rotary Club since 1988. He is a past President of the Ipswich Grammar School Old Boys’ Association. His sons are IGS Old Boys and his daughter is an IGGS Old Girl.
Trustee
Ms Carly Gregory | BEd
Trustee since 2013
Carly Gregory has extensive experience in marketing, with a career spanning more than 14 years. Carly’s most recent experience is in a senior marketing role for Ipswich City Council. Her daughter is a current student at Ipswich Junior Grammar School.
Trustee
Ms Eleanor Ackland | BOrgL, GradDip IR/HRM, MAppLaw, GCert (MedConRes), CAHRI
Trustee since 2015
Eleanor (Elle) Ackland’s background and experience is within human resources and employee relations. She is currently a Director at the Department of Transport and Main Roads. Elle has held senior roles with the Department of Child Safety Youth and Women, the Queensland Children’s Hospital, WorkCover Queensland and Independent Schools Queensland.
Trustee
Prof Marie Kavanagh | Dip.T; BCom; DipAdvAcctg; MFinMgmnt; PhD; CPA; MAICD; Fellow BEAQ; JPQual
Trustee since 2017
Professor Marie Kavanagh’s background and experience is in education, business, and management. She has Board and governance experience across six organisations. Throughout her career Marie has held executive leadership positions requiring oversight of business strategy, change management, people, culture, and digital transformation. Her daughters are IGGS Old Girls and her grandchildren are current students at IGGS and IGS.
Executive Management
- Principal & CEO
- Dr Peter Britton, BSc, ProfCertIL(Hons1), PGDipEd, MBA, GCertLegal, MEd, EdD, DipPM, GAICD, PC TCL, LTCL(T)(EC), MACEL, FAIM
- Deputy Principal
- Ms Lynda Wall, BA, PGDipEd, MEd
- Head of Junior School
- Mrs Nicolee Eiby, GradDipEdAdmin, BTEarlyChild
- Dean of Studies
- Mrs Ruth Lang, BEdStudies, BA, DipEd, MACE, MACEL
- Dean of Students
- Ms Rebecca Sullivan, BA, BEd, MEd (Guidance and Counselling)
- Secretary to the Board of Trustees/ Chief Financial Officer
- Mrs Tanya Kemp, BBus(Accy), CPA
- Director of Enrolments and Community Relations
- Mrs Stacey Hennelly, B.Bus(Marketing)
Strategic Plan 2018 – 2022
The focus of the School’s strategic direction has been sharpened, and initiatives developed to further embed key strategic themes. The five-year plan was written after seeking feedback from external education consultants from the Australian Council of Education Research and all members of our school community.
School Reporting
To comply with State and Commonwealth requirements, Ipswich Girls’ and Junior Grammar School is required to report on student and school performance. A set of standard areas on which schools must report helps parents identify the information they need to make informed choices about their children’s education.
Downloads:
2021 School Annual Report (based on 2020 data)
Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School Next Step 2021 Summary
Annual Reporting
2020:
2020 Open Data Requirement – Overseas Travel
2020 Open Data Requirement – Consultancy
2019:
2019 Open Data Requirement – Overseas Travel
2019 Open Data Requirement – Consultancy
2018:
2018 Open Data Requirement – Overseas Travel
2018 Open Data Requirement – Consultancies
Disclaimer
The materials presented on this site are provided by Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School for information purposes only. Users should note that the electronic versions of the annual report on this site is not recognised as the official or authorised version. Users should note that the electronic versions of financial statements on this site are not recognised as the official or authorised version. The electronic versions are provided solely on the basis that users will take responsibility for verifying their accuracy, completeness and currency. Although considerable resources are used to prepare and maintain the electronic versions, Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School accepts no liability for any loss or damage that may be incurred by any person acting in reliance on the electronic versions. The official copy of the annual report, as tabled in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland can be accessed from the Queensland Parliament’s tabled papers website database: http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/work-of-assembly/tabled-papers. Older versions of annual reports not appearing on this site are available from the State Library.
