St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School has received national recognition across several major categories at the 2025 Australian Education Awards, with four Excellence Awards for its staff and programs, affirming the school’s strong leadership and commitment to excellence in day and boarding education.
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Among the individual honours, Ros Curtis AM, Principal of St Margaret’s, has been named one of eight Excellence Awardees in the School Principal of the Year – Non-government category.
In 2024, Ms Curtis was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the King’s Birthday Honours List for her significant service to education and professional associations. Under her leadership, St Margaret’s has continued to thrive academically while fostering a strong, values-based culture for both students and staff.
Meanwhile, Angela Drysdale, Head of Primary, has been named one of eight Excellence Awardees in the Primary School Principal of the Year – Non-government category.
Known for her compassionate leadership, Ms Drysdale earned admiration during the COVID-19 pandemic when she organised a personal walkathon—passing students’ homes on her daily commute to raise funds for vaccine research. Her efforts became a symbol of the school’s community spirit and dedication to student wellbeing, even during the most challenging times.
In addition to these individual acknowledgements, St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School is among the Excellence Awardee in two school-wide categories:
- Boarding School of the Year, alongside six other leading schools, and
- Primary School of the Year – Non-government, with seven other recognised institutions.
These acknowledgements highlight the school’s holistic approach to education, with a strong focus on academic performance, student care, and leadership in both primary and boarding education.
Now in its eighth year, the Australian Education Awards celebrate outstanding achievements across 29 categories. The final winners will be announced at a black-tie gala at the Star Event Centre in Sydney on Friday, 8 August.
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With four Excellence Awards spanning key leadership and institutional categories, St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School continues to set the standard for high-quality education in Australia.
Published 14-May-2025
