Principal's Welcome
Welcome to Huntingtower School
Mrs Shan Christensen, Principal
When you visit Huntingtower, you will be warmly welcomed by our wonderful students and staff. Our magnificent gardens and grounds provide a tranquil environment where everyone can thrive.
The spiritual foundation of our school is evident in every aspect of our community. Though we do not teach religion specifically, we emphasise a values-based approach in all our activities. Our students come from diverse backgrounds, each bringing a desire to learn and be a beneficial presence. What unites Huntingtower is a belief in the boundless potential within all of us.
Our motto, “Nosce te Ipsum” or “Know thy true self,” highlights the importance of self-awareness, empathy and personal reflection in overcoming challenges. Guided by our golden rule, ‘to always be kind in all ways,’ we encourage consideration for others and deep self-understanding.
At Huntingtower, we are committed to creating an environment where it is possible to realise the boundless potential that resides in all of us. We have exemplary music, sport and outdoor education programs that extend learning beyond the classroom. Our diverse extra-curricular offerings cater to the varied interests of our student body.
Principal's Bio
Mrs Shan Christensen (BA; Honours (History); Dip Ed) attended St Clare’s College in the ACT and completed her tertiary studies at the ANU and UNSW, majoring in English, Classics and Modern History, with a minor in Sociology. She has taught in four countries, including programs such as the International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement.
She brings extensive experience in the external assessment of History and English, contributing to the marking of VCE and IB examinations, as well as the development of the HSC Trial Ancient History examination.
Mrs Christensen joined Huntingtower in 2006, serving as Head of English and Director of Curriculum before becoming Head of Senior School in 2017 and Deputy Principal in 2019. She commenced as Principal in Term 4 2023.
Huntingtower would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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