Alison Ward - Head of Student Wellbeing

As I begin my Grace Lutheran College journey in 2025, I am both humbled and excited about being in the Head of Student Wellbeing. I am passionate about student welfare, as such I have dedicated my career to honing skills, and building on experience through further education, completing a Master of Education (Counselling) in 2016. My focus is to ensure every student I have the privilege to work with feels valued and has the opportunity to flourish.

For this role, I hope to build upon the wonderful work Grace Lutheran College has done for the past 47 years in caring for and preparing so many young people as positive members of society. By working closely with the Wellbeing Leads, Counselling, Pathways and Learning Enrichment Teams, we will endeavour to create an environment where every student can thrive.

I began teaching as an early childhood educator whilst my children were young before completing my teaching degrees. My first post was at Genesis Christian College as a Performing Arts teacher. It wasn't long before I was given the opportunity as a Year Level Coordinator where I found both joy and purpose.

I then worked in Melbourne as a Year Level Coordinator and Head of Performing Arts and for the past 13 years at Sunshine Coast Grammar School as a Head of Year 8-12 and Dean of Students. For me the most rewarding part of being in Wellbeing is partnering with families as their children grow into the very best version of themselves. There is a deep sense of gratitude and joy to see them walk through the graduating gates into their future, full of purpose and hope.

As a mum of four and a grandmother of seven I value family and how every child is unique and cherished. I love the theatre, writing and reading books, singing and AFL Football.

I look forward to being a part of the beautiful Grace Community and building a future together that is bright.