Baimbridge College Leadership Team

The Baimbridge College Leadership Team is the driving force of the school, the majority of decisions are made within this team and it consists of:  the Principal, Assistant Principal(s), Business Manager, Learning Specialist(s) and Leading Teacher(s).

Mr John Hill
Leading Teacher - Building Capacity
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B.Ed. (PPPE) and M.Ed, ​PhD Education, Cert IV Teaching and Assessment

Greetings, my name is Mr John Hill and my position at Baimbridge College is Leading Teacher - Building Capacity

No longer involved in student management and YLC support, Mr Hill now oversees the Capital works and demolition program whilst working part time after stepping down from the AP position after 9 years.
He is currently teaching a Cert II Sport and Recreation and is part of a cohort of staff from the school  working with Monash University completing further training in Leading Virtual Learning which is exciting

Mr Hill is proud of the College and our students.

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Mrs Samantha Eales - Learning Specialist

Mrs. Eales loves teaching and is excited to be back in the classroom part-time after maternity leave.
She strives to continually learn in order to improve her practice and is passionate about ensuring every student has access to high impact teaching in a positive climate.

​Mrs. Eales has a focus on literacy, and oversees the MacqLit reading program.

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Mr Paul Churchill - Learning Specialist

Mr Churchill joined Baimbridge College in July 2020 as a Health and Physical Education and Mathematics teacher. Mr. Churchill returned to Hamilton with his with and twin daughters after 4 years teaching at an international school in Singapore where he was the Head of Physical and Health Education.

​Mr. Churchill is a friendly and active person who strives to help every student be their personal best.

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The Learning Specialist Role

The Learning Specialist roles see Mr. Churchill and Mrs. Eales support staff to build excellence in teaching and learning in order to ensure all students are successful learners.

Mrs Yvette Colquhoun
Assistant Principal
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​BSci., Grad.Dip.Ed. (Sec), M.Ed. Leadership, Cert. IV Training & Assessment​

As a passionate educator, Mrs Colquhoun continues to explore current research and evidence-based practice to inform teaching and learning at Baimbridge. She brings experience in curriculum development,  strategic planning and organisational improvement, promoting excellence through capacity building, collaborative teams and a growth mindset. Through analysis of student data, Mrs Colquhoun supports targeted programs to meet students’ needs and develop staff expertise. She is excited by the positive energy of students and dedication of staff to continually enhance the opportunities for every student.
​Mrs Colquhoun promotes quality relationships through open dialogue and commitment to positive outcomes. She is a life-long learner who values the experience of challenge and grit in a supportive and nurturing environment where all students can celebrate their growth. In her leadership role, she leads the curriculum, teaching and learning teams to ensure a focus on connecting and preparing students for their chosen pathway beyond school.

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Mr Ewan MacDonald - Leading Teacher, Engagement & Wellbeing.
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Bachelor of Arts, Graduate Diploma of Secondary Education, Masters of Applied Linguistics. 

Mr Macdonald is quick to develop a personal relationship with your child and is adamant that every student has the same educational opportunities.  

Mr Maconald predominately teaches English and Humanities. He is enthusiastic, calm and caring  and  for those coming to Baimbridge College for the first time, he will do his very best to ensure your child's experience of Baimbridge College is positive and personal.  

Mr Macdonald can be found in the West Campus RP/YLC school office, please call the school to arrange an appointment with him or email him directly via the COMPASS parent / student portal

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Mrs Sharon Donehue - Business Manager

Mrs Donehue manages the financial issues of the school, from day to day running costs to the allocation and distribution of budgets, funding and financing of programs within the college along with being responsible for the HR and Education Support Staff line manager.

Her primary focus is to deliver the most equitable and best possible education for all students via the provision of resources, distribution of funding and advisement to all families of supplementary opportunities along with financial responsibilities.  

Mrs Donehue can be found in the office on the West Campus and welcomes any opportunity to clarify or assist in any financial matters for our families.