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Cornerstone College welcomes new Principal
Mr Kelvin Grivell has been appointed Principal of Cornerstone College, commencing in Term 2. He joins from Encounter Lutheran College, where he has served as Principal for 14 years. During his tenure, he oversaw the College’s growth from a primary school into an Early Learning to Year 12 campus, alongside significant facilities expansion and a focus on student wellbeing, innovation and community engagement. He holds a Master of Business Administration and is completing doctoral studies.
Principal leads large SA seccondary school
Ms Natasa Parhas has been appointed Principal of Adelaide High School, commencing in 2026. Ms Parhas brings extensive experience in public education, with a career spanning leadership roles across South Australian secondary schools. She joins from Banksia Park International High School, where she was Principal for four years, bringing experience in secondary education leadership within the public system. Prior to that Ms Parhas was Assistant Principal at Glenunga International High School for 10 years.
Ave Maria College appoints new Principal
Mr Dane Calleja has been appointed Principal at Ave Maria College, having served as Acting Principal since late 2025. Mr Calleja joined Ave Maria College in 2023 as Executive Deputy Principal (Learning and Operations), bringing extensive experience in Catholic education, including roles as Deputy Principal, Assistant Principal (Learning and Teaching), and Director of Learning and Teaching. He previously held senior leadership roles at Kolbe Catholic College, Greenvale.
Aon strengthens national education team
Risk management and insurance broker, Aon, has appointed Mr Lachlan Bowden as practice group leader – education, effective 1 April 2026. He will lead the firm’s national education strategy and delivery, bringing more than 15 years’ broking experience and a strong client-focused approach. Previously head of Aon’s education, faith and public sector team in Melbourne, Bowden is recognised for guiding clients through complex market conditions and will now drive consistent, sector-led advice across Australia.
Old Boy joins Marist College Ashgrove
Marist College Ashgrove has appointed Mr Paul Blinkhoff as Assistant Head of College – Primary. Mr Blinkhoff brings extensive experience across Brisbane Catholic Education, including roles as Principal at two large primary schools, School Engagement and Subject Matter Lead, Acting Principal, and other senior leadership positions across South East Queensland. A Marist College Ashgrove Old Boy, Mr Blinkhoff has previously held leadership roles in Catholic primary schools.
