Vale John McMillan (Johnny Mac/ Macca)
As advised recently we were notified of the passing of our past President & Life Member John McMillan. Past President Geoff Scott contributed the following:
John McMillan, Past President of the NSWPPA, sadly passed away on Sunday 13th September after a long battle with cancer. John was a great warrior for Public Education and held a number of senior leadership positions in Principal organisations for over 30 years. These key roles included: Regional President of the Metropolitan South-West Primary Principals’ Council in the early 1990s, NSW Representative on the National Councils of both the Australian Primary Principals’ Association (APPA) and the Australian Government Primary Principals’ Association (AGPPA), member of the NSWPPA State Executive and State NSWPPA President for two terms of office – from 1999 – 2001 and again from 2001 – 2003.
A man of great strength and commitment, John always gave 100% to anything with which he was involved. His leadership saw him take the fight for Public Primary Schools, their students and colleague Principals, to the highest level. John never backed down in his advocacy, he called a spade a spade and called out hypocrisy for what it was. He continued to make a strong contribution in the education arena after his retirement, supervising undergraduates from the University of Newcastle, providing insightful contributions to the NSWPPA as Past President and being instrumental in establishing the Association of Retired Primary Principals (ARPP). John served as ARPP President from 2005 – 2016 and was the first person awarded Life Membership of ARPP.
His career as a teacher began in the 1960s and culminated in the role of Principal at a number of schools, ranging from Portland Central School, Cabramatta and Denistone East Public Schools. John was awarded Life Membership of the NSWPPA in 2004 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Public Education and to the Association. He received an ACE Leadership Fellowship and was recognised by the NSW Government and Department of Education with the Meritorious Service to Public Education and Training Medal. Macca, or Johnny Mac, as he was affectionately known throughout the profession, was always concerned with the individuals who make up the profession and took a strong interest in their wellbeing. In addition to his serious leadership side, John will be long remembered for his sense of collegiality and conviviality – a good friend and colleague to many, many people.
John is survived by his wife, Margaret – also a senior educator - their children and grandchildren. Deepest sympathy is extended on the loss of a good man. Vale John McMillan.
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Best wishes
Phil Seymour
On behalf of the NSWPPA Executive, Robyn Evans, Ian Reeson, Lyn Davis, Bob Willetts, Michael Burgess, Jude Hayman, Michael Trist, Stuart Wylie, Trish Peters, Rob Walker and Mark Pritchard.
