Murray and I first connected over music. He mentioned something about the Clash. I mentioned something else about punk rock. It took a few months for us to have a jam with some of the other outstanding musicians at school. He played drums that day, and belted out a riotous "Johnny B. Goode" with swagger. Over the waaay too short time I knew the man, we had a few more times like that in the secondary music room that culminated with a fantastic rock debut in front of the students at the end of year assembly I think it was. Murray revealed himself to be probably the coolest secondary principal that these kids had ever known. He definitely was that for me. We'll miss you Murray. Rock on where you have gone!
This is a place to remember and celebrate the life and achievements of our principal, friend and colleague, Mr Murray Polglase. Please share your stories, memories and thoughts, so we can all see what a positive impact he had on all those around him.
If you would like to share photographs to add to our gallery, then please submit them using the Get in touch link and we will add them to the gallery. If you would like to read the speech made at Murray’s funeral ceremony, it is linked here.
In the future, we will make these messages and stories into a book for Murray’s family, and we know they will cherish the stories, experiences and connections of others with their husband and father.