Citation read at the 2026 Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony of Dr Colin Greene, past principal of the Princess Margaret School
At the Princess Margaret School few have left a sporting legacy as deep and enduring as Colin Greene. For more than two decades, his leadership transformed school’s athletics into a powerful engine for excellence, pride, and national recognition. Colin Greene believed that sport was not simply an extracurricular activity.
It was a classroom for discipline, resilience, teamwork, and ambition. Under his guidance, PMS evolved into one of the most dominant sporting institutions in the country, particularly in track and field. The school’s consistent success at the interschool track and field championships became a hallmark of his tenure, with PMS repeatedly capturing top honours across both boys and girls divisions.
These victories were not flukes, but the result of structured preparation, strong coaching, support, and a culture that expected greatness. Equally important was the legacy of records. Greene fostered an environment where athletes were encouraged not just to compete, but to push beyond the limits.
Sports day became a stage for history making performances. Sprint times shattered, relay benchmarks reset, the field event marks raised year after year. These records became symbols of PMS excellence, motivating each new generation to chase greatness and leave their imprint on school’s history.
Beyond the track, Greene’s impact was strongly felt in football and team sports. PMS football teams consistently ranked among the most competitive in interschool leagues, developing disciplined, skilful players who represented the school with pride and often progressed into national youth programmes. His emphasis on participation ensured that sport at PMS was inclusive, giving students of varying abilities opportunities to grow, contribute, and belong.
Perhaps Greene’s greatest achievement was building a sporting culture. House competitions were fiercely contested. School colours were worn with pride.
Alumni returned year after year to support, mentor, and celebrate. Sport became woven into the identity of Princess Margaret School, not just as a competition, but as legacy.
Today, when PMS is described as the home of champions, that reputation stands firmly on the foundation Colin Greene built.
His contribution is measured not only in trophies and titles, but in confident young athletes, enduring records, and a tradition of excellence that continues to thrive. His legacy runs in every lane of the track, lives in every football pass and goal, and echoes in the spirit of every student who competes wearing PMS colours with pride.