Trinity Catholic School Murrumburrah is delighted to announce that Mrs Penny Lucas has been appointed as their new Principal!
Penny is no stranger to Trinity or to education. With a wealth of experience across NSW, the ACT, and an incredible 16 years of service to Trinity, she has been a driving force behind high-quality learning and a champion for every child who walks through our doors. Trinity will have 8 teaching staff on board next year, alongside 4 support staff and other staff members such as the school counsellor and Parish Priest.
Catholic Education Canberra Goulburn has shown great confidence in Trinity’s strong future, appointing Penny to guide our school community into the next exciting phase. As a long-time resident of Harden-Murrumburrah, and a member of the Harden Picnic Race Committee, the Junior Red Devils Committee, and a Junior Craft steward at the Harden – Murrumburrah Show, Penny brings deep local knowledge, passion, and commitment to her new role.
Reflecting on her appointment, Penny shared, “I feel so privileged and excited to be appointed as Principal of Trinity Catholic School. Our staff are dedicated professionals who help students achieve exceptionally high standards. We have a strong base for growth, and our students are the reason we come to school each day – to fill their learning with wonder, joy and kindness.”
Penny believes wholeheartedly in the power of small schools. “Trinity has a long and proud history. We will continue to provide quality Catholic education for families for the next hundred years. Our small class sizes allow us to truly know each child and support them individually, and I have a firm belief that school should be a place that grows character as much as it shares knowledge. I have worked in schools of 200 and 700 students, and I love the close relationships, calm environment and strong sense of teamwork that come naturally in a small school. My own four children have been through Trinity, and I’ve witnessed for myself the way a small school nurtures confidence, character and a strong sense of belonging.”
In 2025, Penny led the launch of the very successful Kick Start to Kinder Program, giving young learners the chance to build early literacy and numeracy skills and step confidently into Kindergarten and beyond.
Looking ahead, Penny is eager to welcome new families in 2026 while continuing to partner closely with our current community.
“We are exceptionally lucky to have such an enthusiastic and hard-working parent body. They go above and beyond to support the school and deeply appreciate the extra opportunities provided for our students,” she said.
Trinity is entering a wonderful new era — and with Penny at the helm, the future is bright, stable, and full of promise.
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