Cate Eddy, Principal of Numurkah Secondary College spoke to the club. Brough up in a stable, loving family on an Invergordon orchard. As a child enjoyed summer, swimming and bike riding.
Educated Invergordon Primary School and Numurkah Secondary College, encouraged to enter university. Settled in Melbourne and graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science. Having great memories of school, teaching came to mind at the end of the course.
Married and travelled around Australia, working on farms. Returned to University and graduated with a Diploma of Education, returning to district and teaching at St. Mary's, with heart in public education taught at Wanganui for 27 years. Netball a big part of her life.
In 2013 with unpredictability of orchard business, pulled out the trees, and enlarged the farm.
Loved helping people, particularly the young, assisting with family problem or physical or mental illness, and building relationships.
Moved to Numurkah Secondary College as Assistant Principal, and after one year appointed Principal.
Changes at school have seen the development of greater opportunities in choice. Goal is to make NSC the school of choice for local families. Options for students include traineeships, or Bendigo or Melbourne University. The trade area important part of program.
Recruited well, with nine teachers commencing this year.
Proud to be a former High School student and proud to be back as Principal.
