To the PMSA Schools’ community We write in relation to stories in today’s Courier-Mail that incorrectly link our Schools to views about inclusivity. The stories claim that our Schools would actively discriminate against students according to their sexuality or their sexual activity. The stories are fundamentally wrong. The Courier-Mail’s stories are based on a submission …
The PMSA Board today announced that its Board Deputy Chair Margaret Berry will succeed current Board Chair Peter Barker when his term expires in June this year. Ms Berry has more than 30 years’ experience in teaching and is currently the Principal at Robertson State School. She has held numerous leadership positions in the education …
The PMSA Board would like to announce that John Hamilton has been appointed to the PMSA Board by the Presbyterian Church of Queensland effective from February 2023. Mr Hamilton has more than 20 years’ experience teaching and leading in secondary schools and faith-based organisations. Currently, he is the Director of Technology at Mt St Michael’s …
Harry Winks Lili Vincent Madeleine Webber Tori Dutton The Presbyterian Methodist Schools Association (PMSA) is delighted to announce that Harry Winks, Lili Vincent, Madeleine Webber and Tori Dutton were all successful in winning a PMSA Teacher Education Scholarship for 2023. The PMSA Teacher Education Scholarships are awarded each year to a limited number of recent …
The PMSA has announced that Somerville House Principal, Mrs Kim Kiepe has advised of her decision to retire at the end of 2023. Mrs Kiepe joined Somerville House in 2019 as the school’s 12th Principal. PMSA Board Chair Peter Barker said, “I would like to thank and acknowledge Mrs Kiepe for her remarkable contribution as …
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This World Teachers’ Day, Chief Executive Officer Shane Coppin thanks all PMSA staff for their remarkable contribution in giving our students the best possible future.
Are you a recent graduate or current Year 12 student from our PMSA school (Brisbane Boys’ College, Clayfield College, Somerville House and Sunshine Coast Grammar School) who would like to study teaching in 2023? If you are, don’t miss the chance to apply for a limited number of PMSA Teacher Education Scholarships. The scholarships aim …
The 104th Presbyterian Methodist Schools Association (PMSA) Annual General Meeting was held on 14 June 2022 at Somerville House to celebrate the PMSA’s achievements from the past year. PMSA Board Chair Peter Barker and Chief Executive Officer, Shane Coppin highlighted our accomplishments from across the group and shared their vision for the future. Both leaders …
The Presbyterian Methodist Schools Association (PMSA) and Brisbane Boys’ College (BBC) are in the process of finalising the purchase of Goldicott House in Toowong. The PMSA and BBC are committed to protecting the history and character of the heritage listed site and are excited about the opportunities this purchase presents to further enrich our students’ …
In mid-2021, the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA) announced its intention to establish a new Outdoor Learning Campus at Mount Moon in the Scenic Rim to be commissioned in 2024. This announcement reflected our desire for the PMSA to provide opportunities through a commitment to high quality education experiences. Following the announcement, the PMSA …