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Pioneering Leadership in Australian Girls' Education: Somerville House appoints Dr Sandra Hastie as Principal

Partners
Somerville House
Sector
School & Education Organisation
Location
Asia Pacific

Positioned Filled

1 Position

Principal

Candidates Considered

6

Individuals were initially shortlisted for informal consideration

Global Search

6 Countries

Perrett Laver undertook a global search across all major markets

About Somerville House

Somerville House is one of Australia’s leading girls’ schools. Located in Brisbane, it is Prep to Year 12 school for girls, with boarding from Year 6 and a co-educational Pre-Prep program.

The School’s mission statement is focused on educating girls to be fearless leaders of change, developing excellence, confidence, and connection to their individual purpose.

Somerville House has an outstanding reputation of academic excellence, a strong culture of educating and supporting the wellbeing of their students, and an outstanding co-curricular program catering for all abilities.

Perrett Laver conducted an exhaustive, global search, connecting with leaders at independent schools located in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, and in Asia. 

During this search, Perrett Laver engaged with leaders with a strong track record of delivering world-class excellence, with significant expertise in girls’ education, and a sophisticated understanding of the place of girls’ independent education in a regional and global context.

 

 

The successful candidate was Dr Sandra Hastie. Before joining Somerville House, Dr Hastie was the Principal of Rangi Ruru Girls’ School for 8 years.

Dr Hastie has an exceptional reputation for leading schools with very strong reputations for outstanding academic, cultural, and sporting achievements.

Moving from New Zealand to Australia was a big move for me. Perrett Laver’s caring approach made me feel that I was valued and mattered from the initial point of engagement right through to the end of the process.

Dr. Sandra Hastie

Somerville House

Principal

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Results & Conclusions

1.


One Position Filled

Although we successfully found the right candidate, we had the challenging task of evaluating the six shortlisted candidates for the position.

2.


Extensive Expertise

Dr Hastie, with her years of experience as a principal, has built an exceptional reputation for her expertise and leadership.

3.


Diverse Skill Development

Dr Hastie has an exceptional reputation for outstanding academic, cultural and sporting achievements.

We were delighted to be able to support the PMSA Board and CEO with the appointment of Dr Sandra Hastie.

James Boyd

Perrett Laver

Partner