Michael Parker (headmaster)
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Michael Parker is an Australian educationalist who has been the deputy headmaster of Cranbrook School, principal of Oxley College and is currently the 19th headmaster of the Sydney GPS school Newington College.[2] He is an enthusiastic proponent of a liberal education.[3] He has been vocal in the current debate in Australia on radically improving education on consent, gender relations and respect.[4] His public profile has risen as he supported his students decision to publicly protest about issues relating to climate change in Australia.[5] In 2026, Newington will become co-educational with the admittance of girls into Year 5 with the intention of being fully co-ed by 2033.[6]
Michael Parker | |
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Born | Sydney |
Nationality | Australian |
Education | James Ruse Agricultural High School University of Sydney |
Spouses | Assoc Professor Fiona Morrison[1] |
Website | Newington College Headmaster |