John Collier
John Collier, the principal of Shore School, faced significant backlash for his comments regarding the death of Lilie James, which many perceived as minimizing domestic violence. His newsletter, which included a controversial portrayal of the perpetrator, prompted strong reactions from the public and politicians, leading to calls for accountability and change within the school's culture.
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Shore headmaster John Collier said the school’s fee increase was kept below 4 per cent in light of cost-of-living pressures.
The north shore private school that has joined the $50,000 fees club
Australia· 2025-11-05
John Collier is mentioned in the context of a welcome back speech to staff, implying a lack of accountability regarding the issues discussed.
Why we need to get tough with boysAustralia· 2025-10-14
Shore principal John Collier was criticised for the way he talked about James’ death.
Former Shore teacher breaks silence on school cultureAustralia· 2025-10-12
