New Headmaster for Shore

Dear Shore Community

On behalf of the School Council, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Timothy Petterson as the eighth Headmaster of Shore. Dr Petterson’s appointment will commence in January 2020, following the retirement of Dr Timothy Wright at the end of 2019.

Council began its search in October 2018 with the appointment of an international recruitment agency and two highly regarded educational specialists who enabled us to attract an outstanding field of applicants: local, interstate and overseas. Dr Petterson’s superior qualities and fit for the role became evident in the extensive and rigorous selection process that followed.
Dr Petterson has established his credentials as an outstanding Christian educator and leader through his work at both St Philip’s Christian College, Port Stephens, The King’s School, Parramatta, and before that, in the business world. He is a man of outstanding character who is ideally suited to lead Shore into the next phase of its growth as a leading comprehensive school in Australia. Importantly, he embodies the Shore virtues of humility, perseverance, courage and the service of others.

With significant experience in developing pedagogy of the highest order, including the execution of curriculum and program leadership, Dr Petterson has a demonstrated capacity to evaluate and improve the quality of teaching and learning. He is deeply passionate about all aspects of Shore’s approach to all-round excellence in education and co-curricular pursuits, bringing extensive experience as a boarding housemaster, cadet officer and sports coach.

Dr Petterson is married to Susan and together they have two children, Rebecca, a university student, and Henry, in Year 11. We look forward to welcoming Dr Petterson and his family to Shore.

To view a short interview with Dr Petterson, please refer to the video below.

Yours in faithful service

Rev Stuart Holman
Chairman of Shore School Council