Executive Director’s Update to Principals #15 - 22 March 2023
Andrea Cox - Announcement of Retirement
I write to inform you that after thirty years in Catholic education, Mrs Andrea Cox will be retiring from the position of Principal at Ss Michael and John’s Primary School Horsham at the end of the 2023 school year.
Andrea’s journey began in our Diocese in 1994 as a classroom teacher at St Paul’s Primary School, Mildura. During her time there she held various leadership positions, including RE Leader, Curriculum Leader and Learning Diversity Leader. In 2004, Andrea took on the position of Deputy Principal at St Paul’s and continued in this position until she left the school in 2011.
Andrea then took on the role of Principal of Ss Michael and John’s and has shown dedication and
commitment to the role ever since. She has also extended her support to other schools in the area and served as Acting Principal of St Patrick’s Primary School, Nhill while continuing her full time role as Principal in Horsham.
In addition to her leadership at Ss Michael and John’s, Andrea has also made a significant contribution to the Diocese through her participation in the Ballarat Diocesan Schools Advisory Council from 2017 to 2020 and later as a member of the DOBCEL Family Engagement Consultative Committee.
Since the launch of the new open plan building at Ss Michael and John’s in 2011, Andrea has overseen changes to the way teachers collaborate, provide instruction and plan for student learning. Her contribution to the changes at the school is appreciated and acknowledged.
I offer my appreciation and gratitude to Andrea for her contribution to Catholic education and I
acknowledge the support of her husband David and family during her Principalship at Ss Michael and John’s.
In order to support the transition to the next Principal of Ss Michael and John’s Primary School, consultation and advertising for a replacement will commence shortly.
I ask you to join me in wishing Andrea all the best as she concludes her time as an educator and leader in our Diocesan community.