Kavanagh dean appointed Principal of Garin College

Friday, April 15th, 2016

John Maguire (54), head of technology and dean of Kavanagh College in Dunedin, has been appointed principal of Nelson’s Garin College.

Mr Maguire said it was his first principalship and he was excited about the new leadership role.

“I see it as a real challenge and an opportunity for me to get my feet under the desk of school leadership.” Continue reading

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