Mrs Megan Bennell has been appointed Foundation Principal of Brighton High School. Having previously been the principal of Kingston High School, Mrs Bennell will be at the helm of Brighton’s brand new school.

“There is no greater privilege or responsibility than in the cultivation of a community’s new school and, although the impressive buildings are materialising, a school can really only learn itself into being,” said Mrs Bennell.

Minister for Education, Children and Youth, Roger Jaensch, shared that Mrs Bennell’s extensive leadership experience within the Department will serve her well when she welcomes the first intake of students in 2025.

Brighton High School will accommodate up to 600 students and include a multi-purpose hall, performing arts space and gymnasium. Logos and uniform colours have been chosen and building works are progressing quickly, on track for next year’s opening.