There is a great spirit at Pittwater House of friendliness, mutual respect, manners and recognition of achievement, all reflected in the School motto 'semper diligens', Latin for 'always hardworking'.

The core values of Pittwater House are based on the founding philosophies of my father, Rex Morgan, and are evident on campus daily through the energies and achievements of the pupils. The 'twin school' environment sets Pittwater House apart from other schools. It is a family campus that nurtures pre-schoolers and early learners then guides secondary students to produce Form 12 Leavers of a high calibre. Our alumni are then ready to pursue tertiary studies or employment with success.

I invite you to explore our website and learn more about one of the finest schools in Sydney.

Richard Morgan
Principal

Click here for a copy of the speech given by Pittwater House parent, Mr John Brassil, at the Form 12 Valedictory dinner

• 2008 Annual Report for the Minister - Preparatory and Grammar
• 2008 Annual Report for the Minister - Junior College and College
• 2008 Principal's Report
  

Principal's Profile

Richard Morgan, MA

As son of the Founder and an old Pittwater House boy I am privileged to have lived and enjoyed the deeply engrained values of the School - honesty and integrity; consideration for others; maximum use of talents; flixibility in thinking; tradition; promoting democracy.

The values and tradition of the School have held me in good stead throughout my academic and professional career. Having studied Archaeology, Geography and Museum Studies at the University of Sydney I entered into a career directing museums. During this time I participated in several long-term archaeological projects in Southern Jordan, which I later presented papers on at a number of international and European archaeological conferences.

I re-engaged with the School in 1978 as a volunteer Officer of Cadets and joined the Pittwater House Army Cadet Unit. In 1991 I took on the role as Executive Officer at the School and in 1999 was appointed Vice Principal of the School and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Following my father's retirement in 2004, I was appointed to the Principalship and charged with the responsibility of guiding our boys and girls towards their future career..

My focus is my unfaltering belief in family and traditional values. I invite each and every pupil to be part of the School Family, through which we will provide strong morale, cultural and academic guidance.

I encourage students to actively engage with the wider community and lead by example through my participation in the cadet unit and contribution to the musical life of the School and in the community.

Awards & Recognition

• Master of Arts, University of Sydney
• Member of the Australian College of Educators
• Member of the Australian Council for Educational Leadership
• Recognition Badge in the International Year of Volunteers 2001 by the Commonwealth Government
• Australian Cadet Forces Long Service Medal and bar in 2002 by the Department of Defence
• Centenary of Federation Medal by HM the Queen in 2003 for services to the community

Community Posts

• Assistant Commander of Australian Army Cadets in NSW, 2007 - 2010 ;
• Chair of the Mackellar Electorate Selection Panel for the awards of the Australian Sports Medal in 2001
• Current member of board of the Northern Beaches Eisteddfod Inc
• Current director and former chairman of Pittwater Business Limited
• Assistant secretary of the old boys union of St Paul's College University of Sydney
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
• Member of the Organ Music Society of Sydney.