Leading in remote Western Australia

Are you stepping into a role as a school leader in a rural or remote context?

Holy Rosary School in Derby, Western Australia, is located in a very remote region in the Kimberly. The school has a population of over 100 students with Indigenous students making up almost 60% of the school population. 

Yvette Clifton was the principal at Holy Rosary. In this interview she speaks about the steps she took to prepare herself for the role, what her initial priorities were and the importance of building strong relationships within the school and community.