Clients

William Buck (https://www.williambuck.com/), Inner Sydney Montessori School, Australia (http://www.isms.nsw.edu.au/)

"I had the pleasure of chairing the School Council at the Inner Sydney Montessori School during Dr McKeith's tenure as School Principal and prior to this as Consultant to the Board. His knowledge and experience with educational matters and the proper running of a school are extensive. Matters relating to staff, pedagogy, parent issues, and regulatory were all handled expertly. Bill's contribution to strategic planning and general business management of the school was of great benefit to the Council and school generally. I feel the school really progressed during Bill's time as Principal. Highlights for me included Board of Studies re registration, a very settled team of teachers and admin people (with low turnover), progress with new premises and class rooms and his ability to deal with difficult issues. I would be happy to elaborate on any matters contained herein".

Graham Spring

Director at William Buck

President of the Board, ISMS

Sydney, NSW

Australia

Orange Anglican Grammar School, Australia (www.orangegrammar.nsw.edu.au)

"Bill McKeith has worked for six months this year as a consultant for Orange Anglican Grammar School guiding us through a difficult period in the life of our young school. Using his calm logic and wealth of experience he quickly identified the issues affecting senior staff then worked on rectification through mentoring. Recently he has given us valuable guidance with the process of identifying and employing a new Principal. I have found Bill very fair, generous with his time and has always offered sound advice. He has the ability to think outside the square often offering several options to a problem. He seems to be available at all times and quick to respond to communications. We will certainly use his services again when we next encounter troubled waters."

David Bracey

Chairman of School Council

Orange Anglican Grammar School

Sydney. NSW

Australia

The Hills Grammar School, Australia (www.hillsgrammar.nsw.edu.au)

"As Principal of The Hills Grammar School I have greatly valued the consultancy work that Bill has been doing at the School in providing high level executive support and advice in two very different areas of school operation. The first involved the development of a proposal for the establishment of a foundation, and the second, included the recruitment of executive staff. Bill's extensive experience and expertise ensured that we were able to achieve the best possible outcomes. I am sure that with Bill's skills and expertise our association will be continuing into the future."

Robert J Phipps

Principal

The Hills Grammar School

Sydney. NSW

Australia

Vietnam-Australian School, Hanoi (www.vashanoi.edu.vn)

One of the most significant large scale projects is the early planning and subsequent development and construction of the Vietnam-Australian School, Hanoi now in its third year.  The first Year 12 graduated in mid year 2010, with both the AISC and the Vietnamese National Certificate.  VAS Hanoi is a growing co-educational school – Primary, Secondary and High School sections, fee paying offering a semi international program to Vietnamese families.

Dr McKeith has been advising us at VAS Hanoi from the commencement of the planning phase through all stages of development to the current fully operational and growing primary and secondary school that we now have and are proud of. Dr McKeith brings a highly professional and very experienced approach to his work and can call on a good support base when he needs it. We have been extremely pleased with the partnership with him and are looking forward to a continuing relationship in future years.

Dong Thi Lan

Chairperson of the Board of Governors

Vietnam-Australia School, Hanoi

Le Quy Don Private Primary School, Hanoi (www.thdl-lequydon-hanoi.edu.vn/index.aspx)

Dr McKeith and his Associates have been involved with the planning and development of this co-educational primary school from its early days to its current size of two thousand children.  Dr McKeith has advised on curriculum, English teaching staff selection and regularly speaks as a guest at important and ceremonial occasions.  Dr McKeith continues to advise the Principal and the Board.

'Dr McKeith has helped Le Quy Don from the early planning stage to today in our fully functioning school for two thousand boys and girls. We have a large English language staff and some foreign teachers. Dr McKeith assists us with his experience and wisdom and speaks at functions here at LQD. I am very happy with the help that we have received and are continuing to receive and hope this will continue'.

Nguyen Thi Thang

School Principal

Le Quy Don Private Primary School

Santa Sabina College, Australia (http://www.ssc.nsw.edu.au/)

"Bill McKeith recently reviewed the Community Relations Department at Santa Sabina College. He provided valuable insight into the role of the Department and the support needed to maximise its effectiveness. He quickly identified issues affecting the Community Relations staff, and showed discernment in his understanding of the broader school culture. Bill's proposal for the structure and staffing of the Department was constructive and timely, and offered different options for the future of the school. As a new principal, I found Bill's guidance invaluable, and would be happy to seek his advice in the future."

Dr Maree Herrett

Principal

Santa Sabina College, Strathfield

Oxley College, Australia (http://oxleylearning.org/portal/)

"The value of external eyes can be immeasurable. When the external eyes also come with experience and wisdom, the outcome is a very positive one indeed. Bill McKeith recently carried out a review of the senior leadership roles at Oxley College and then worked with me and the Executive to restructure the roles. As I needed to ensure any restructure was based on sound data and would provide for the future, Bill's input was vital. The quality of the data provided by Bill was then matched by intuitive feedback on current structures and insightful suggestions on possible future structures. All this was achieved in in a very professional yet genial manner. I certainly recommended Bill to you following our experience."

Grant Williamson

Head of College

Oxley College, Burradoo NSW

Rissalah College, Australia (http://www.rissalah.nsw.edu.au/ )

"The Board has been very happy to have the experience and management skills of Dr McKeith helping us in 2013 at Rissalah College. We have had policy, governance and management challenges during the year and Dr McKeith has guided us with solutions. We are grateful to him for his leadership and advice."

Shawky Kassir

Board Chair

Rissalah College