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There are more than 50 new principals stepping into the top job in the public school system alone this year, and dozens more in the independent and Catholic sectors. Meet 19 of them.
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Canberra Star

Good afternoon Wentyl,

There are more than 50 new principals stepping into the top job in the public school system alone this year, and dozens more in the independent and Catholic sectors.

CLICK HERE to meet 19 of them.

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