St Rita’s College, Clayfield principal Dale Morrow (pictured) has announced she will be retiring at the end of 2023 after 22 years in leadership positions at the college including 15 years as principal.

Dale has been an advisor to the Australian Government Education Workforce Roundtable, a committee member for CORMSAA, chair of the Education Committee for Religious Institute Schools, a member of the Queensland Catholic Education Commission and was twice awarded an ACEL Fellowship in 2020 and 2022. 

Dale said her experience at St Rita’s has been a proud and happy one and thanked parents for their confidence in entrusting the education of their daughters to her and her staff.

“I have been privileged to witness the many thousands of students who have flourished in receiving an education at St Rita’s,” she said.

“The emphasis on educating the whole person has led to well-rounded individuals who participated in the classroom, in sport and culture, and in social justice opportunities.

“The future for the young of today is an exciting prospect and their education is the key to unlocking many opportunities. It has been a privilege to work among so many dedicated teaching and administrative staff and inspiring to see these educators acting with vision and commitment as they nurture and guide our students to forge futures they are proud of.”

St Rita’s College board chair Graham McManus said Dale has been an outstanding principal over her 22 year association with the college and had made a tremendous contribution to the school and wider Catholic education community.

“During Dale’s tenure, the college’s social justice, mission, educational and cocurricular outcomes have flourished and strengthened the culture of St Rita’s. Over the last 15 years, Dale has led St Rita’s to be a leader in Catholic girls’ school education in Queensland.

“We wish her all the best for her well-deserved retirement.”