Juliette McMurray

educator

Juliette McMurray is the principal of Fort Street High School, the oldest selective school in New South Wales, Australia. Under her leadership, she has observed a concerning decline in female enrolments at the school, with only about a quarter of Year 7 students being girls this year. McMurray has expressed perplexity over this trend, actively seeking feedback from parents to understand the reasons behind the decreasing interest from girls, which she attributes to factors such as perceptions of gender imbalance, the appeal of private school scholarships, and concerns about the school's focus on STEM subjects over the arts. She advocates for creating an inclusive environment that highlights the school's strengths in creative arts and sports.