Mark Petterson
Secondary Years Principal
Mark has been an integral part of our school community since 2016, initially serving as Deputy Principal before his promotion to Secondary Years Principal in 2020. With over a decade of experience in educational leadership, counselling, and teaching across public and private schools in Australia and Singapore, Mark brings a wealth of expertise to his role.
He holds a Master of Educational Studies, a Bachelor of Education, and a Bachelor of Social Sciences from the University of Queensland in Australia. Most recently, Mark completed a Harvard Business School Certificate in School Management & Leadership. In addition, he serves as an accreditation evaluator for the Council of International Schools (CIS).
As a passionate International Baccalaureate educator, Mark is committed to exploring innovative approaches to enhance the learning journey for all students. He champions the development of global citizens and takes pride in XWA’s experiential learning programmes. Mark is also an advocate for promoting safeguarding and child protection practices, having led numerous workshops to raise awareness on this important matter.
Originally from the United Kingdom and raised in Australia, Mark enjoys football, golf, and travelling with his wife, Louisa, and their young son, Archie, who is a student at XWA.