The executive principal of The Gap State High School has been named an Excellence Awardee in national education honours, recognising leadership in government schools.
Principal Recognised in National Education Awards
Anne McLauchlan, Executive Principal of The Gap State High School, has been named an Excellence Awardee in the School Principal of the Year – Government category at the 2025 Australian Education Awards. This follows her earlier national recognition in 2023, when she received the A Team Tuition School Principal of the Year – Government award.
Consistent National Recognition
In addition to these accolades, Principal McLauchlan was included in The Educator’s 2024 Best Educators in Australia Hot List. These acknowledgements highlight her ongoing contribution to school leadership and education reform across Queensland and Australia.
Strategic Leadership at The Gap
With over 25 years of experience in education, Principal McLauchlan has introduced key initiatives at The Gap to support student engagement and teaching quality. She developed the Teaching for Innovative Learning and Engagement (TILE) framework, a school-specific model focused on improving instructional practice.
She also implemented Time4 Collaboration, allowing teaching staff to work together on curriculum planning during school hours while students participate in structured enrichment and wellbeing programs.
Capacity Building and Collaboration
Her leadership has extended to staff development, including the use of instructional rounds to support middle leaders. She also led a peer review initiative with local schools, backed by the KYRA Alliance in the United Kingdom, to facilitate cross-school learning and share effective teaching practices.
Contribution to National Dialogue
In 2025, Principal McLauchlan represented The Gap State High School at the ASPA National Education Summit in Canberra. The event brought together education leaders from across the country to address issues of equity and excellence in Australian secondary schools.
Sustained Impact and Leadership
Principal McLauchlan continues to lead through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to staff and student wellbeing. Her recognised leadership reflects a long-standing focus on continuous improvement and professional learning within the public education system.
Published 14-May-2025