Doug Thomas | Principal
Claremont College

Doug serves as Principal of Claremont College, an Anglican primary school in Randwick, Sydney, a role he’s held for 17 years. In 2023, he was named Australian Primary School Principal of the Year (Non-Government), and in 2024, Claremont College ranked among the top 7 for Australian Primary School of the Year. In 2024 Doug was also recognised as one of Australia’s ‘Top 50’ most innovative educators, representing educational excellence. In March 2024, Claremont College was one of four Australian organisations, and one of two schools, to receive the Global Inclusion Award from the International Forums of Global Practitioners. The award recognised their inclusive education model, featuring flexible, collaborative, and visually engaging learning spaces. Doug also dedicates time each year to his charity www.projecthelpindia.co where he has started 14 small schools  established to support the education for vulnerable and marginalised children in India’s remote and impoverished communities.