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Forrest's richly rewarding journey helming the Mercy Ship Academy
For principal David Forrest, setting sail across the world’s oceans is not some whimsical fantasy: it’s a daily reality of school life. So as head of the Mercy Ship Academy, a unique school on board the good ship Africa Mercy, Forrest is a captain in more ways than one.
Principal David Forrest, far left, takes great joy in running his seafaring school on board the good ship Africa Mercy.
The Mercy Ship Academy boasts 13 full-time teachers and between 35 and 70 nursery to Year 12 students, at any given time.
David Forrest's two youngest daughters and his wife have joined him for the opportunity of a lifetime.
Principal David Forrest, far left, takes great joy in running his seafaring school on board the good ship Africa Mercy.
This story appeared in the December 2016 edition of Australian Teacher Magazine.
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