Anthony Hockey

Anthony Hockey

Principal of St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Williamstown, Victoria

Anthony Hockey is an educational leader, currently serving as Principal of St Mary's Williamstown. His career has also included a successful tenure as Principal of St Paul's Nightcliff in the Northern Territory. A committed advocate for Catholic education, Anthony has held the position of Vice President of ACPPA and served as a Board Member of APPA. He is known for fostering innovative learning environments and prioritising student wellbeing throughout his decades of service in schools. He has taught in a diverse range of cities including Melbourne, London, Istanbul, Alice Springs and Darwin in Catholic, Government and Private schools.

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School leadership – setting up for a new school year
School leadership – setting up for a new school year
Oct 21,2026

Careful planning and preparation lay the foundation for strong teaching and learning, positive school culture, and sustained improvement throughout the year. Anthony Hockey, Principal of St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Williamstown, Victoria, shares how his school prepares for a successful start to each new year. From welcoming new students, inducting staff and completing essential maintenance, to refining improvement priorities – the work begins well before the first bell rings.
school leaders, leadership, behaviour, student welfare, school culture, strategic planning, parent participation, professional learning, recruitment, data interpretation, long reads
Strategic planning – designing a school playground to improve behaviour and engagement
Strategic planning – designing a school playground to improve behaviour and engagement
Nov 06,2025

St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Williamstown, Victoria, has a 10-year plan to improve its playground and outdoor spaces. In today’s article, principal Anthony Hockey shares what the school has done to improve the playgrounds so far, what is to come next, and the noticeable impact these changes have already had on student engagement and behaviour. 
learning spaces, playground equipment, education resources, engagement, reader submission, short articles, behaviour
Difficult behaviour - Beyond telling off
Difficult behaviour - Beyond telling off
May 06,2014

Are you dealing with difficult behaviours in your classroom? Anthony Hockey looks at some preventive measures to help you address behaviours before they get difficult.
behaviour, Teacher archives, professional learning