New Principal of Mackay Christian College, Bevan Little, has penned an open letter to the community regarding his recent appointment.
Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, Students, Friends, and Associates of Mackay Christian College,
What an honour and privilege to be appointed Principal of Mackay Christian College (MCC). I want to express my heartfelt thanks to those who reached out by text, email, and Facebook to offer kind words of support and encouragement to me and my family as we begin a new chapter in the life of our school. I would also like to thank Ps. Rob Booth-Jones and the Board for their confidence in me to lead Mackay Christian College moving forward.
My journey at the College began in 2012 when I was encouraged to teach Engineering in the Trade Training Centre (TTC). I was at a crossroads in my career as a tradesman, and at that time, founding Principal Dr Craig Murison and TTC Director Mr Peter Hopper offered me the opportunity of a lifetime to study and work to make a difference in the lives of young people. I began to understand the importance of education, where Christian values guide how you live, work with others, and behave. At MCC, our values of Christlikeness, Learning, Excellence, Attitude and Respect (CLEAR) are more than just words we profess; we seek to practice (live out) these beliefs as staff and students.
Fast forward, with various experiences within education under my belt, the opportunity to be entrusted as the Principal of Mackay Christian College is one I do not take lightly. Our goal as a College is to continue the legacy of providing quality, values-based education that positively impacts students into the future.
I sincerely thank Dr Lesley Tunnah, who entered the Acting Principal role in Term 3 2023. Dr Tunnah has been a reassuring presence and an encouragement that “God who began a good work in our College has great plans ahead”.
Special mention to our Executive team, teaching staff and non-teaching staff. Our school would not have traversed through challenges this year without their unwavering commitment to our students and one another.
I look forward to partnering with you to support your child in discovering and growing in their potential in the months and years to come.
Left to Right: Ps Rob Booth-Jones, Mr Bevan Little