St Michael’s Collegiate school announces Dr Julie Wilson Reynolds as new principal

One of the state’s most prestigious all-girls schools has announced its new principal – a woman with an impressive CV.

St Michael’s Collegiate has announced Dr Julie Wilson Reynolds as its new principal.

One of the state’s most prestigious all-girls school has announced its new principal.

Dr Julie Wilson Reynolds will take over the reins at St Michael’s Collegiate in the third week of term four following the departure of Dr Adam Forsyth at the end of term three.

Dr Wilson Reynolds has strong background in school leadership. She was Principal of St Hilda’s all-girls school on the Gold Coast before her sudden departure in 2019.

No reason was given for her resignation and disappointed parents paid tribute to her work saying she had “renewed their faith” in the school.

More recently she has worked as Deputy Head Academic Care at one of Sydney’s top co-ed schools Barker College.

Collegiate Board Chair Sophie Davidson said the quality of both national and international experience across the applications received had been impressive, but Dr Wilson Reynolds was a clear standout.

The new principal of St Michael’s Collegiate Dr Julie Wilson Reynolds.

“Julie brings extensive experience in the strategic leadership of high performing schools, including Abbotsleigh, St Hilda’s School and most recently Barker College in Sydney,” Ms Davidson said.

“She has proven expertise in successful girls’ education across a range of outstanding school communities, overseeing early learning to Year 12 as well as boarding school facilities.”

Dr Wilson Reynolds said she was thrilled to be moving to Tasmania for a new exciting challenge and would relish the opportunity to leverage her skills to promote excellence for Collegiate students.

“I am incredibly passionate about girls’ education, I’m ambitious for the students I teach, and I seek to understand the aspirations and priorities of the school community, including staff, students and parents, to co-create opportunities,” Dr Wilson Reynolds said.

“My very reason for becoming a teacher, and then an educational leader, is to help young people better understand the world – including the complexities of the past, the dynamics of the present and the challenges of the future.”