Head Prefect’s Message to Michele Marquet

For many of you, just like me, you may have only met Mrs Marquet for the first time at the beginning of last year. 

And term one of 2024 was a pretty hard term for this school. 

But one of the biggest measures of a person’s leadership is the way that they act when things aren’t going to plan, and I think Mrs Marquet has shown us such a valuable example of a leader who has dealt with hardship so effectively.

She took the wheel when our school needed her, but not for her own benefit, but out of genuine care for every single one of us. 

To me, Mrs Marquet stands for what it means to be a Cranbrookian. During her time at the senior school, she has placed such emphasis on the importance of individuality, and something so special about her leadership is the way that she acts on her words.

Last year, at the HSC 12 visual art exhibitions, none other than Mrs Marquet gave an address and introduction to the evening. She is  often spotted at Queens park with her family watching the cricket on a saturday, or at homebush when the CAS swimming or athletics is on. She is a supporter of each and every one of the students at this school, no matter what endeavour they decide to partake in. 

And although Mrs Marquet has a lovely office over in the Furber building, I can assure you, that her favourite office is in these corridors, where she gets to spend time with us, and see what we’re getting up to.

I’m sure everyone at the junior school is excited to have you back, and we wish you all the best, but thank you again, for everything you’ve done for us.

Huon Groves
Head Prefect