Message from the School Council

As we begin Term 3 at Cranbrook, on behalf of the School Council, I am delighted to welcome Dr Anne Johnstone as Cranbrook’s ninth Head of School.

Anne brings visionary leadership and proven commitment to academic excellence, co-curricular activities and student wellbeing, and she is fully aligned with Cranbrook’s values as we transition to coeducation from the start of next year.

Prior to joining us here at Cranbrook, Dr Johnstone was Principal at Ravenswood School For Girls, where she implemented innovative education and wellbeing programmes, achieving record enrolment demand and outstanding academic recognition. A multi-award winning leader and academic, Anne’s notable credentials include being awarded Australian School Principal of the Year (2024) and receiving the prestigious Phyllis Evans Medal (2022) from The Teachers’ Guild of NSW.

Anne is excited to be a part of our School community and, in the coming weeks, will welcome opportunities to meet with you and discuss our shared vision for the Cranbrook’s future.

We are confident that under Anne’s leadership, Cranbrook will smoothly and successfully transition into its next chapter while upholding the School’s cherished values.

Please join the School Council in extending a warm welcome to Dr Anne Johnstone.

Geoff Lovell
President, Cranbrook School Council