About Bill Toppin

Bill is a registered teacher in Tasmania and Victoria; he was a Principal for 17 years in Tasmania and Queensland.  He resigned to follow some new interests including running Forensic Science Camps.

He attended a Forensic Science Camp in Armidale (to learn what to do) & ran highly successful camps in Tasmania at Hutchins in 2006, 2008 and an Introductory Camp in 2009. Four camps are being run 2010.

The new forensic science challenge - The Sacrificial Cat? is designed for Years 6 to 9. It can be run at school for a period of 2 to 5 days or as part of a Science course.



This is his mugshot together with his camp dog, Washington (RIP)

 

A brief CV:
1988 - 1990 Deputy Principal - Wesley College, Melbourne
1991 - 1996 Principal - The Cathedral School, Townsville
1997 - 2007 Principal - The Hutchins School, Hobart
2008 - Educational Consultant to schools - consulting on a wide range of matters in Australia
2008 - Acting Director Lauriston Girls School - Howqua Campus
2009 - Acting Principal - Nasional Junior Senior High School Jakarta
3008 - Member of Board of Governors - Piaget Schools, Indonesia

2009 - Established CTS Consulting, a consulting service to schools www.ctsconsulting.com.au

Association of Heads of Independent Schools Australia - Tasmanian State Chair and a member of the Association's Standing Committee.

 

©William Toppin. All Rights reserved. January 2010

Original Camp Creator:  Mr Kel Hardingham
Original Camp Location:  The Armidale School N.S.W.