Chris Sarra

Chris Sarra

Chris Sarra is an Australian educationalist. Hailing from Bundaberg in Queensland and the youngest of ten children, Sarra experienced first-hand many of the issues faced by indigenous students.

In the late 1990s, Dr Sarra took on the challenges of indigenous education as the Principal of Cherbourg State School in south east Queensland. His ‘Strong and Smart’ philosophy led to dramatic improvements in educational outcomes and through strong leadership and clear vision he facilitated many changes at the school which saw increasing enthusiasm for student learning through dramatically improved school attendance and increased community involvement in education.

He now heads the Stronger Smarter Institute.

Abuse claims

It was revealed in 2004 on an ABC TV Australian Story broadcast that Education Queensland investigated several complaints against Chris Sarra and upheld four complaints made by students were he was "found to have grabbed, held and shouted" at boys under his care.[1]

Ken Smith of Education Queensland stated: "Chris has recognised that in those instances he may have overstepped the mark, and has given a commitment that he won't do that in future." [1][2]

Notes

  1. ^ a b Good Morning Mr Sarra on ABC TV Australian Story broadcast on 4 Oct 2004
  2. ^ Allen, Elizabeth (July 17, 2004). "Principal given a warning". Courier Mail (Queensland, Australia): p. 10. "Queenslander of the Year Chris Sarra has been given a rap over the knuckles by Education Queensland, but no penalty has been imposed. Mr Sarra, the principal of Cherbourg State School in the Burnett, has been told to be careful in the way he disciplines students. An Education Queensland spokesman said yesterday an investigation into seven complaints against the Cherbourg State School's principal had been completed. Three of the allegations had been dismissed." 

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