Principals and Directors: A moment of thanks
Lutheran learning communities across South Australia, the Northern Territory and Western Australia are shaped by the collective influence of all who serve – staff, students, families and congregations.
Principals and directors play a special role in setting a vision for their learning community, fostering a sense of belonging and creating environments where people are valued and heard.
As a network, we welcome, acknowledge and celebrate the contribution of our principals and directors. We recognise those stepping into new principal roles in 2026, as well as those who have provided leadership through interim and acting appointments during Term 1. Thank you for your leadership, your commitment to Lutheran education and the care you extend each day to your community.
Principals serving in new roles in 2026 include:
Mr Andrew Boesch
St Mark’s Lutheran School, Mt Barker
Mr Kelvin Grivell
Cornerstone College, Mt Barker
(from Term 2)
Mr Andrew Jericho
Navigator College, Port Lincoln
Mr Stephen Jude
Immanuel Primary School, Novar Gardens
Mr Shane Jurecky
Encounter Lutheran College
(commencing Term 3; formerly Principal of Peace Lutheran College, Cairns Qld)
Ms Cassie Pech
Our Saviour Lutheran School, Aberfoyle Park
(permanent appointment following Acting Principal role in 2025)
Ms Alison Ronoastro
St Peters Campus, Concordia College, Blackwood
Principals serving in interim roles during 2026 include:
Mr Doug Braiden
Acting Principal, St Jakobi Lutheran Campus, Lyndoch
(Term 1)
Mr Julian Denholm
Acting Principal, Calvary Lutheran School, Morphett Vale
(Term 1)
Mr Kevin Richardson
Acting Principal, Cornerstone College, Mt Barker (Term 1)
Mr Simon Wundersitz
Interim Principal, Immanuel Lutheran School, Gawler
(from Term 4, 2025)