“This is an incredibly exciting time, the WLC amalgamation is focused on the future and is dedicated to ensuring our Lutheran schools thrive in their communities and continue to offer quality educational programs and opportunities to all students,” Mr Przibilla said.
“As executive principal, I look forward to continuing to lead the Horsham campus while embracing and engaging with the Dimboola and Nhill campuses and communities.
“Having already spent time working with the leaders of Dimboola and Nhill, I know that I have before me a team of committed and passionate educators who place student learning at the forefront of everything they do.”
Away from school, Mr Przibilla enjoys spending time with his family and is a keen sportsperson, coaching junior football, basketball and tennis teams.
As part of the amalgamation, the college has also formed WLC Committee, with representatives from all three schools working together to ensure a unified leadership structure.
Joining Mr Przibilla is St Peter’s acting principal Millie Dent, Nhill principal Damon Prenzler, college business manager Dennis Chew, in addition to members from each of the school boards.
The committee is chaired by experienced Lutheran school non-executive director Mark Hughes.
“The committee’s top priorities are to support the newly appointed executive principal in his new leadership role, develop the college’s future vision and ensure the three well-known Wimmera schools smoothly transition into the new college,” Mr Hughes said.
“The WLC Committee formation will support the amalgamation process and reinforces the college’s professional commitment to providing greater opportunities for Wimmera students through enhanced resource sharing and streamlined administration processes, which guarantee we remain focused on continuous improvements to our innovative teaching and learning programs.”
Mr Hughes said Lutheran education was an integral part of Wimmera communities for more than a century and WLC would continue the legacy.
He said the amalgamation was committed to maintaining the identity of each school within the new structure, while offering students and staff leadership and development opportunities.
“We are eager to embark on this journey and will continue to keep our communities updated throughout this process,” he said.
“Your feedback and support are invaluable as we work together to create a stronger educational platform for all our students.”
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