Meet the principal

Nossal High School recently announced the appointment of its second substantive Principal, Tracey Mackin.

Nossal High School recently announced the appointment of its second substantive Principal, Tracey Mackin. Tracey has served the Nossal community since 2012, guiding the institution through key phases of its growth and development.

Her leadership roles have included Assistant Principal and Director of Curriculum and Pedagogy, both of which allowed her to play a central role in shaping and embedding the school’s ethos and practice.

Tracey’s leadership is characterised by a balance of vision and attention to detail, underpinned by her commitment to creating a supportive, innovative, and student-centred learning environment. Her academic and professional thinking is grounded in the values of integrity, reflection, and inclusivity. She has consistently been at the forefront of initiatives that promote student voice and agency, recognising that students thrive when given the opportunity to take ownership of their learning and engage in meaningful dialogue about their educational experience.

Tracey takes great pride in the fact that Nossal has developed into a vibrant community where staff and students share in the joy that learning can bring. With the rest of the Nossal family, she is committed to embracing the challenge of thinking deeply and well about the world, and of applying that thinking to make the world of the future a better one.