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Building a School Community with Purpose | Legacy Collective with Clay McCann
The Legacy Collective
30 minutes
3 months ago
Building a School Community with Purpose | Legacy Collective with Clay McCann
In this powerful episode of The Legacy Collective, we sit down with Clay McCann, the founding Principal of Gainsborough State School, to talk about the heart behind building a school from the ground up β not just in bricks and mortar, but in culture, connection, and community.Clay shares his passion for creating a space where kids love to learn, families feel part of something bigger, and every person β parent, teacher, or child β is treated with dignity and respect.With high standards and a big vision, Clay walks us through what it really takes to lead a school that puts people first.If you're a parent, educator or P&C member who cares about creating lasting impact in your school, this episode is one you wonβt want to miss.π§ Subscribe to the Legacy Collective for more real conversations with the people shaping stronger school communities across Australia.https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-legacy-collective/id1800062638π Learn more about School Fun Run and how we support amazing leaders like Clay at https://www.schoolfundraising.com.au/fun-run-podcastsschoolfundraising.com.au 00:45 Clay's influence on his pupils07:35 Positive school culture10:35 Lessons learned from being a foundation principal15:04 Clay's favorite teacher: Mr Pitt18:55 Leadership strategy21:25 School culture25:55 More than just a job!27:29 Does Clay recommend a teaching career?29:45 Final thoughts