24 Oct 2019
Ms Winfield is thrilled to be the Principal of Vincentia High School and is looking forward to going into the classrooms and hearing from students about what they are learning in class and their aspirations and dreams for improvements they can make on a local, national and international scale. During her assembly address last week Ms Winfield asked the students to reflect on how actively involved they are with their learning, to consider setting short term, medium term and long term goals for themselves both academically and personally.
Ms Winfield was inspired by a Principal at the age of 13 and decided then that she wanted to become a School Principal. Born in the United Kingdom she studied teaching in English and Special Education and Learning Needs before working as a teacher in the UK and in Kuwait. Ms Winfield was recruited by the NSW Department of Education and moved to Australia in 1991, she has worked at schools in Griffith, Wagga Wagga, Port Macquarie, Laurieton, Albury and Culcairn. Ms Winfield was the Relieving Principal at Corowa High School and then Billabong High School in Culcairn NSW before becoming Principal at Vincentia High School.
Ms Winfield encourages all students to participate fully in learning conversations and stay focused on their goals. Forming strong foundations for developing skills for positive relationships and lifelong learning can be achieved through teachers and students working together with a clear focus on learning. By being respectful and taking responsibility students can achieve their personal best and be successful with their education.
Ms Winfield has two daughters living in Sydney and is excited to be living closer to them. In her spare time she enjoys walking her beautiful black Labrador Toulouse and practicing yoga.
Our Student Representative Council (SRC) hosted a morning tea this week to meet Ms Winfield and give her a huge Vinnie High welcome. Ms Winfield asked about their plans for making the school an even better place than it already is and said she looks forward to working with the SRC. It’s been a busy week for her visiting staffrooms to meet our staff and popping into classes to talk with the students.
Ms Winfield has appreciated the warm welcome from students, staff and the community. She is excited about working with the school community to focus on learning and continuous improvement.