Marcus Cooper - TOSS THE BOSS 2022

Marcus Cooper is the Principal of East Otago High School.

East Otago High School is a co-educational Year 7-13 State Secondary School situated in Palmerston, Otago.

Positioned halfway between Dunedin and Oamaru and close to Central Otago, the school has a reputation for providing quality education where students are offered a wide variety of opportunities to develop as well rounded adults in a safe, supportive community.

The school's philosophy is based around relationships, built on the values of Respect, Responsibility and Motivation.

Teachers at the school have high expectations of themselves and their tamariki to ensure all students reach their personal excellence.

East Otago High School promotes excellence in all facets of life, whether it is academic, sporting or cultural.

We strive for all our students to leave with the skills, knowledge, positive and enthusiastic mindset to be successful in an exponentially changing world.

When Marcus is not at school or watching the students playing sports or performing in cultural events he can be found spending time with his 3 daughters and wife Kate.

Passionate about sport and recreation the family engage in lots of physical activity including tramping, boating, tennis and anything else that gets the body

moving.