ANNUAL REPORT 2018 “I have great confidence in you to do what you think best. State your opinion and always act with courage.” Catherine McAuley

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Cover: Hana Bainbridge, Mount Lilydale Mercy College. CONTENTS

College Foundation Timeline 2

Board Directors and Executive Staff 3

Board Chair’s Report 4

Chief Executive’s Report 5

Institute Vicar’s Report 6

Executive Officer’s Report 7

Mercedes College, Perth 10

Academy of Mary Immaculate, Fitzroy 11

Sacred Heart College, Geelong 12

Catherine McAuley College, Bendigo 13

St Aloysius College, Adelaide 14

St Aloysius College, North Melbourne 15

Sacred Heart College, Kyneton 16

Mount Lilydale Mercy College, Lilydale 17

St Joseph’s College, Mildura 18

Our Lady of Mercy College, Heidelberg 19

St Brigid’s College, Lesmurdie 20

Santa Maria College, Attadale 21

Student and Staff Snapshot 2018 22

Financial Snapshot 2018 23

College Advisory Council Members 2018 24

1  ANNUAL REPORT COLLEGE CRESTS † FOUNDATION DATES

1840

MERCEDES COLLEGE – Perth, WA 1846

MERCEDES COLLEGE ACADEMY OF MARY SACRED HEART 1850 – Perth, WA IMMACULATE COLLEGE – Fitzroy, VIC – Geelong, VIC ACADEMY OF MARY IMMACULATE – Fitzroy, VIC 1857 SACRED HEART COLLEGE – Geelong, VIC 1860 1860

MERCY

CATHERINE McAULEY ST ALOYSIUS COLLEGE ST ALOYSIUS COLLEGE COLLEGE – Adelaide, SA – North Melbourne, VIC 1870 – Bendigo, VIC CATHERINE McAULEY COLLEGE – Bendigo, VIC 1876

ST ALOYSIUS COLLEGE – Adelaide, SA 1880 1880

ST ALOYSIUS COLLEGE – North Melbourne, VIC 1887 SACRED HEART MOUNT LILYDALE ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE SACRED HEART COLLEGE – Kyneton, VIC 1889 COLLEGE MERCY COLLEGE – Mildura, VIC – Kyneton, VIC – Lilydale, VIC 1890

MOUNT LILYDALE MERCY COLLEGE – Lilydale, VIC 1896

1900

OUR LADY OF MERCY ST BRIGID’S COLLEGE SANTA MARIA COLLEGE ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE – Mildura, VIC 1906 COLLEGE – Lesmurdie, WA – Attadale, WA – Heidelberg, VIC OUR LADY OF MERCY COLLEGE – Heidelberg, VIC 1910 1910

1920

ST BRIGID’S COLLEGE – Lesmurdie, WA 1929

1930

SANTA MARIA COLLEGE – Attadale, WA 1937

1940

2  MERCY EDUCATION BOARD DIRECTORS † EXECUTIVE STAFF

BOARD EXECUTIVE STAFF MRS LUCY MOLONY MR CHRISTOPHER HOULIHAN BOARD CHAIR (Concluded May 2018) CHIEF EXECUTIVE

SR SYLVIA WILLIAMS RSM MR EUGENE LYNCH BOARD CHAIR (Commenced May 2018) EXECUTIVE OFFICER MRS ELIZABETH MONAHAN MR JOE KONYNENBURG BOARD DEPUTY CHAIR GROUP FINANCE MANAGER MR TONY WHEELER OAM BOARD DIRECTOR MS MARY RETEL BOARD DIRECTOR EM PROF ANNE HUNT OAM BOARD DIRECTOR MRS GEORGINA SMITH BOARD DIRECTOR MR ROBERT BERGIN BOARD DIRECTOR MS FELICITY MELICAN BOARD DIRECTOR (Concluded September 2018) MR DES POWELL BOARD DIRECTOR AM

PICTURED ABOVE: BOARD DIRECTORS FROM LEFT: Tony Wheeler, Rob Bergin, Sylvia Williams RSM, Anne Hunt, Georgina Smith, Des Powell, Liz Monahan, Maria McGarvie, Mary Retel and Cathy Jenkins

3  ANNUAL REPORT BOARD CHAIR † REPORT

Mercy Education Ltd in its governance role has A seminar for senior staff and College Advisory responsibility in each of the Colleges for: Council members is offered each year in each State • Fidelity to the Catholic teaching and Mercy charism to coincide with Board Meetings. In addition, Directors • Leadership visit the Colleges for significant events such as the • Stewardship of Resources Blessing and Opening of new facilities. These have • Financial Viability taken place at Sacred Heart College, Geelong, • Legal Compliance St Aloysius College, North Melbourne and Catherine • National Policy McAuley College, Bendigo (Coolock Campus). The Principal is the Leader in the school and In March 2019 the Deputy Chair, Mrs Liz Monahan, is responsible for the overall leadership and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher Houlihan, management of the college. Executive Officer and Company Secretary, Eugene Lynch and I attended the ISMAPNG Governance Each College is supported by a College Advisory Council Forum along with representatives of other Mercy made up of generous individuals who understand the Ministries. The Forum is always an enriching time local community and are aware of the College’s unique to share with each other. history. Their work is much appreciated. At the end of 2018 Dr Amelia Toffoli, Principal of Early this year it was announced that the governance St Brigid’s College Lesmurdie and Mr Craig Holmes, of Emmanuel College Warrnambool will be transferred Principal of Sacred Heart College Kyneton completed to Mercy Education Limited. Emmanuel College was their principalships. Amelia completed 40 years of co-sponsored by the Christian Brothers, the Parish of dedicated service to Catholic Education in Western St Joseph’s Warrnambool and ISMAPNG until the end Australia, many of those years at St Brigid’s of 2018, when the Parish and ISMAPNG continued as Lesmurdie. Craig completed eight years at Sacred co-sponsors. The College Board and Mercy Education, Heart College Kyneton and continues as principal in with the Principal, are working together to accomplish a new school. The Board extends its deep gratitude The Board of Mercy Education Ltd (MEL) is the transfer by the commencement 2021. privileged to work with a dynamic network of to both. Lucy Molony completed nine years as a Director at Catholic Colleges and is proud to support staff On behalf of the Board, CEO Christopher Houlihan the AGM last year and was Board Chair for the last and students in each of the twelve Colleges: led the process of selecting and employing two new three years. Lucy’s outstanding service to education “The Colleges are united by: Principals – Mrs Carmen Cox, St Brigid’s College is much admired. Felicity Melican resigned from the Lesmurdie and Dr Darren Egberts, Sacred Heart • a commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Board in September. The Directors valued her wisdom College, Kyneton. The Board is sincerely grateful to • fidelity to the tradition and spirit of Mercy and knowledge. and the mission of Catherine McAuley them for accepting the commitment and challenge • the provision of innovative, stimulating and MEL has welcomed three new Directors since the that school leadership demands. last AGM – Mr Des Powell AM, who has held many inclusive educational programs The Board is aware of the many achievements in each senior executive and key governance roles in the • a passion for social justice” (MEL Strategic College throughout the year. These achievements are public and private sectors; Ms Cathy Jenkins, former Plan 2017–2019). the result of inspiration, commitment, determination teacher, deputy principal and current Director of the and effort. Each Principal enables others and works Archbishop’s Office for Evangelisation, and Maria with them to bring the many dreams to fruition. McGarvie, lawyer, currently working with Maurice The Board appreciates the work of staff and students Blackburn Lawyers. The subcommittee structure of in every aspect of school life. the Board has again expanded to form RISKCOM (Risk Committee) separate from FINCOM, with The Colleges and the Board are served by an EDSEC ongoing. These subcommittees are made up outstanding Executive as well as office staff, led by of Directors, staff and independent members and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Christopher Houlihan. we welcome Brendan Lynch (former staff member) On behalf of the Board I thank the Executive, to RISKCOM. Christopher, Eugene and Joe Konynenburg (Group Finance Manager) as well as Katie Zhang (Risk The Board meets in each State during the year and and Compliance Leader), Mary Mazzeo (Financial endeavours to meet at the schools in rotation. Since Controller), and Executive Administration staff, the last AGM we have met in Perth twice and visited Effie Coulson and Gabrielle Curran. the three Colleges there, in Adelaide at St Aloysius College, at Mt Lilydale Mercy College, at St Joseph’s Finally, thank you to the Directors for their wisdom, College, Mildura, as well as at the Melbourne office. sense of responsibility and generosity in undertaking It is always inspiring to see the day to day life of the all that is required of them. Travel, committee Colleges, to hear about initiatives being undertaken, membership, representing MEL at College events to hear about plans for the future and to observe as well as attending Board Meetings is demanding Service, Hospitality, Courage, Respect, Compassion but ultimately for the benefit of the young people in and Justice in action. In 1838, Catherine McAuley our schools. wrote to Frances Warde: ‘You must be cheerful and happy, animating all around you.’ This is always SR SYLVIA WILLIAMS RSM evident in our Colleges. BOARD CHAIR

4  MERCY EDUCATION CHIEF EXECUTIVE † REPORT

Mercy Education Limited (Mercy Education), as meeting, Sister Sylvia Williams RSM was welcomed as an incorporated ministry of the Sisters of Mercy Lucy’s successor as Chair of the Board of Directors. of Australia and Papua New Guinea (ISMAPNG), Following the resignation of Director, Ms Felicity operates all the educational ministries Melican, due to full-time work commitments, over which the Institute holds complete Mr Des Powell joined the Board. Des brought with sponsorship. The governance role of the Board him previous Institute experience as the outgoing of Mercy Education of the twelve ISMAPNG Board Chair of MacKillop Family Services Ltd and sponsored schools sets policies, appoints educational governance experience, having been the Principals, approves senior leadership positions foundation Chair of Edmund Rice Education Australia. and fulfils due diligence in the area of finance and audit management, capital development, As well as our twelve governed schools, Mercy risk management and litigation. Education has worked closely with our Mercy colleagues in cosponsored, affiliate and heritage Mercy Education is one of the many ministries of the schools as well as with other ISMAPNG ministries. Institute throughout Australia and Papua New Guinea This was very evident as Mercy Education took and continues to promote faithfully the Mercy values over the organisation during 2018 of the 2019 espoused by Catherine McAuley in our schools. pilgrimages to Dublin on behalf of the Australian Importantly, in all the schools, it is delightful to share Mercy world. the efforts of the staff and students with the Sisters of Mercy and they are a welcomed presence at any Importantly, in 2018 Mercy Education developed of the events held. It was particularly pleasing to see Our Charter as a Mercy School. The aim of all in 2018, one of our schools renamed to honour the Mercy schools is to be true to Catherine McAuley, foundress, Catherine McAuley, when Catholic College who wanted first and foremost for her schools to live Bendigo transitioned, given that it is now not the only and to teach the Good News revealed in Jesus Christ. Catholic secondary school in Bendigo, to identify truly Our commitment to Catherine’s vision as a lens to as a school of Mercy, not only in history and practice, the Gospel message enables our schools to strive for but now in name. excellence in learning and achieve student success. The Charter lists as its foundation statements that: In late 2018, it was determined that Emmanuel College Inc, a co-sponsored ISMAPNG school in 1. We are a faith-centred Catholic Warrnambool, would transition to sole sponsorship by school in the Mercy tradition ISMAPNG. As such, Mercy Education looks forward 2. Our school leadership is visionary to working closely with the Emmanuel College and shared community as they transition into Mercy Education by 3. We are learning-centred and foster 1 January 2021 as our thirteenth school. a culture of excellence and continuous 2018 commenced under a new Chapter for improvement in our teaching ISMAPNG. We welcomed Institute Leader, Sister 4. We foster our students’ growth as Eveline Crotty RSM and her Councillors, Sisters competent, confident, independent Caroline Ryan, Marie Duffy, Gaye Lennon and young adults Elizabeth Moloney. As the new team settled down to 5. We value the engagement of parents work, we were saddened at the death of Sr Marie and the wider community. during the latter part of 2018 after a short but devastating illness. Through the lens of the Charter, Mercy Education schools today truly are reflections of the vision and Supporting the commitment of Mercy Education’s work of Catherine, and of Mother Ursula Frayne, Board of Directors, the Executive Office works who brought that same vision to the young people diligently to meet the needs of our schools and their of Australia in 1846. communities. I thank the Executive Office staff for their excellent work: Mr Eugene Lynch, Executive MR CHRISTOPHER HOULIHAN Officer; Mr Joseph Konynenburg, Group Finance CHIEF EXECUTIVE Manager; Ms Katie Zhang, Risk and Compliance Leader, Mrs Mary Mazzeo, Accountant, Ms Coz Habben, Payroll Lead and Executive Secretariat staff Ms Effie Coulson and Ms Gabrielle Curran. During 2018, Mrs Lucy Molony finished her association with Mercy Education as Director and Board Chair. Lucy had been with Mercy for over nine years, having previously served as a Board Member of Mercy Secondary Education Inc, Mercy Education’s predecessor. Lucy and Mrs Liz Monahan, Board Deputy Chair, provided great support as the Board Executive and after the 2018 Annual General

5  ANNUAL REPORT INSTITUTE VICAR † REPORT

Of course, change also engages those charged with the day-to-day conduct of the schools. In a real sense, the principals and teachers are in a momentum of change as they attend to a range of students’ needs both academic and pastoral. Professionally, they must be ever–ready to develop new insights, new understanding, new methods, new skills, perhaps even new ‘world views’. And certainly, as educators of youth they are often confronted by experiences that offer personal growth in wisdom, patience, kindness, forgiveness. And probably on a daily basis, their capacity for cheerfulness and humour is stretched. Addressing the significant role of those involved in the ministry of education, Cardinal Newman, himself a radical educator in his day, highlights the importance of ‘the personal influence of the teacher.’ He implies good teachers are student-centred, open and flexible in their approach, willing to change their thoughts and attitudes as they encounter the uniqueness of each young person. Again, although writing in a particular context, namely the relationships between teachers and students in the Catholic University of Dublin (The Rise and Progress MINISTRY OF GOVERNANCE  As we mark another year in the vital service of of Universities 1854), Newman’s advice is universal: MINISTRY OF CHANGE Mercy Education Limited (MEL), I would like to ‘An academic system without the personal influence In his essay On the Development of Christian reflect briefly on this notion of change because, from of teachers upon pupils, is an arctic winter; it will Doctrine (1845), Cardinal John Henry Newman, several perspectives, it could be seen that it is the create an ice-bound, petrified, cast iron University soon be canonised, writes ‘to live is to change Spirit-driven dynamic which directs MEL’s ministry of [read Mercy school] and nothing else.’ and to be perfect is to have changed often.’ governance for twelve of the Institute’s colleges. While the context of this statement is an I think Cardinal Newman would be heartened to First, change is alive in every one of the colleges exploration of how Christian truths mature (or know that, far from being cold, rigid or anachronistic, as it creates a robust Christian culture in which our understanding of them), the wisdom of the schools governed by MEL are contemporary all students can thrive spiritually and ethically, Newman’s words has wider resonance. This is environments for Catholic education – heart intellectually, socially. Likewise, change motivates especially so if the sort of change Newman has warming, organic and inclusive. And while various every school’s curriculum to be adaptive and in mind is the positive way we respond to the factors contribute to this graced situation, it is in innovative, able to ensure that students’ learning stimulus of God’s Spirit within the ordinariness large part thanks to the leadership of their principals opportunities are congruent with a rapidly of our lives. and teachers. These women and men are indeed changing world. agents of God’s mercy. Change is also operative in relation to religious Wth our Institute Leader, Sister Eveline Crotty, and the education and its two perennial challenges: how to other Institute Councillors, Sisters Elizabeth Moloney, enliven our Catholic tradition of faith, with its rich gifts Gaye Lennon and Maureen Sexton, I sincerely thank for intellect and soul and how to inspire the students Mercy Education Limited for its enlightened and so that they can claim their faith as life-affirming, not vigilant custodianship of the Institute’s commitment to just for their school days but for all their days. education through the twelve colleges. In particular, And significantly, change is epitomised in the I warmly acknowledge the Board of MEL, along with students themselves – approximately 12,588 of them its Executive personnel and their support staff, for - as they negotiate life’s competing demands on their enabling the schools in their care to flourish within way to young adulthood. the evolving tradition of Gospel service commenced by Venerable Catherine McAuley in 1831.

SR CAROLINE RYAN RSM INSTITUTE VICAR

PICTURED ABOVE: MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTE LEADERSHIP TEAM: Maureen Sexton RSM, Eveline Crotty RSM (Leader), Elizabeth Moloney RSM, Gaye Lennon RSM and Caroline Ryan RSM

6  MERCY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE OFFICER † REPORT

2018 has been another year of growth and the MEL property portfolio, overseeing capital consolidation for Mercy Education Limited developments at each school and working closely (MEL) and the twelve colleges. Our schools with Polly Caldow and her property team, serving continue to thrive, our students are challenged McAuley Property Ltd (MPL), I am able to witness first to become the best they can and our teachers hand the planning, design and construction of the remain committed to pursuing best practice many multi-million dollar projects across the schools. in their teaching methodology. Mercy colleges We are indeed grateful to the Commonwealth and take great pride in being part of the Catholic State Governments for awarding capital grants to our education networks of Western Australia, South eligible schools and to the ILT for its confidence in Australia and Victoria – networks that offer guaranteeing borrowings by the schools through the excellence in faith and contemporary education local CDFs to bring these projects to fruition. to the students and families that they serve. On a personal note I wish to express my thanks At the inaugural MEL Leadership Day held in to Board Directors and to our Chief Executive, October 2018, MEL Group Finance Manager, Joe Christopher Houlihan, for the opportunity to undertake Konynenburg, offered an inspirational, emotional and a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in September 2018 challenging address to the many principals, deputy and to study at Ecce Homo in Jerusalem at one principals, business managers, college advisory of the homes of the Sisters of Sion. It was a most council members, board directors and Sisters of rewarding, engaging and reflective program ‘walking Mercy who attended on the day. Joe’s challenge in the footsteps of Jesus’. was to question us on whether or not we continue It has been a privilege once again to work for the to serve the marginalised, in what for many us Board and the Sisters of Mercy and to continue to are now gentrified communities, and do we offer live out the vision and dream of Catherine McAuley in accessibility to all? While there was evidence that educating the young people in our care. I would also we could do more, there were three schools show- like to acknowledge the leadership of Christopher and cased, highlighting their commitment to: offering the team at Mercy Education, the Principals and their an intensive boarding education for Indigenous girls leadership teams and the teaching staff who carry on (St Brigid’s, Lesmurdie); welcoming students and the great tradition of Mercy Education. families in Inner City Melbourne (St Aloysius College, North Melbourne); and welcoming refugees and new MR EUGENE LYNCH arrivals (St Aloysius College, Adelaide). I am sure if we EXECUTIVE OFFICER did dig deeper there would be many other examples in our Mercy schools where specialised programs in learning, pastoral and psychological care, faith and sacramental development, justice and equity, immersion programs, fee-relief, uniform provision and other means of family support are offered. We continue to be called by the Gospel teachings of Jesus to lead us and the inspiration of Catherine McAuley to guide us in the ways we can reach out to the poor and to serve those marginalised in our society. Each college, while focused on delivering a quality Mercy education as articulated in the MEL Mercy Education Charter, aims to ensure that students and teachers are provided with excellent facilities and surrounds. The capital developments at our Mercy schools are on-going, impressive and considerable in cost and scale. With the privilege of managing

7  ANNUAL REPORT 8 | MERCY EDUCATION 9 | ANNUAL REPORT MERCEDES COLLEGE † PERTH

Our mission statement refers to making Critical thinking, complex problem-solving, innovation, document using an external facilitator. Our School “Mercedes College a faith community and resilience, independence and the ability to collaborate Improvement Plan is also a key feature of our a centre of learning which enables young were also highlighted. As a follow-up to this professional strategic direction and this is reported on to the women to continue the Catholic tradition of development teachers planned how they would College community each year. our founder, Catherine McAuley, by walking the incorporate these skills in the various subject areas. In this We are currently reviewing our Capital Development same path as Jesus and making a difference way subject knowledge and skill development would Master Plan. An overview has been provided to some to their own lives and the lives of others.” combine to best prepare our students for the future. key groups and feedback will be collected from the In Catherine’s Retreat Instructions she stated Once again, the College has been recognised for College community. An important aspect of this review that, “our centre is God, from whom all our achieving substantially above average gains in will be the use of the Heritage Centre/Convent. actions should spring as from their source” NAPLAN. The Mathematics and English Departments (p. 154). We are proud to see Mercy in action at Our staff members aim to be the best they can be. ensure that the foundation blocks of their subjects Mercedes College as Catherine would wish for. As part of our focus on staff professional growth we receive great attention. are trialling ‘Educator Impact’, a programme designed EDUCATION IN FAITH STUDENT WELLBEING to provide all staff with feedback and the professional One of the highlights of on our College calendar is Two key initiatives have been introduced to help development required to assist growth. ‘Fashion for Compassion’. This is an opportunity student well-being. To assist our Year 7 students to for the College community to see Mercy in action. COMMUNITY transition more easily from primary to secondary The event is driven by the students and they delight Mercedes College has a powerful sense of community school a transition week, including a two-day camp, in modelling clothes from local businesses and and strong links with the Sisters of Mercy. We have was held in the first week of Term 1. The camp in providing entertainment throughout the evening. many groups that contribute to the life of the College particular, with its team building activities assisted It was a huge success and raised money for Mercy including parents and ex-students as members. We the students to get to know one another in a shorter Works. On the night we were fortunate to hear from are fortunate to have a Sister of Mercy, Sr Elizabeth period of time. In Year 9 we have introduced ‘The Sr Elizabeth Nicholls RSM about Mercy Works and the Nicholls RSM, as Chair of the Advisory Council and Rite Journey’ programme to support students as they projects the money would be directed to. Sr Elizabeth two alumni members are also part of this team. journey from the middle years to the senior years of also attended a College Assembly to receive the schooling. This includes a number of rituals involving donation from this event. Our Dads and Mums groups continue to flourish, students, parents and staff members. It concludes with enjoying events where they can share the parenting As well as Mercy Works our students raise money a two-day camp with one night being spent in tents. journey as well as activities with their daughters. for LifeLink, Caritas, MercyCare and Street Soccer. The P & F group is also a valued team with a core The College continues to teach the protective Our students have a strong sense of justice and group of parents who give so freely of their time. behaviours curriculum called ‘Keeping Safe’ under believe in acting to support a worthy cause. Another the direction of our Keeping Safe Co-ordinator. key project for our students was the making up of Our students also have many groups that contribute This curriculum ensures that all students are taught Advent Baskets for the Mercy Sisters to distribute to to the life of the College including Young Mercies, key safety concepts throughout all years of schooling. various groups in the community that were in need Mini Mercies, Prefects, Student Representative We also adhere to the CEWA Child Safe Framework of assistance leading up to Christmas. Council, House Leaders, music, drama and sporting that comprises nine elements to support our students groups. Our senior students frequently refer to the LEARNING AND TEACHING to feel safe. All staff completed the CEWA Child strong sense of unity that prevails in their year group. A key focus in the area of learning and teaching is Protection Procedures and Mandatory Reporting As Catherine said, “the blessing of unity still dwells identifying the skills students need for the future in the online course in Term 1, 2019. Student voice is an amongst us – and oh what a blessing.” workplace and their personal lives. Linking learning to important element of the Child Safe Framework the real world is also a priority. Professional development and we ensure that our students are part of the I thank all members of the College community for for staff has provided speakers representing the areas discussion about what helps to keep them safe. their dedication and support. I look forward to what of health, politics, research and education speaking the rest of 2019 will bring. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT about the attributes they believe young people need Our strategic plan concludes at the end of 2019 MRS KERRIE FRASER for the future. Some key themes emerged such as the and planning is under way to create a new direction PRINCIPAL need to be flexible and prepared to do things differently.

10  MERCY EDUCATION ACADEMY OF MARY IMMACULATE † FITZROY

After the many and varied celebrations associated Our collective Catholic identity is strongest in our “The Academy is a proud, high performing school… with our 160th anniversary in 2017, our Senior shared work for justice and our articulation of Notwithstanding its long history, but entirely in Student Leaders’ choice of theme for 2018 was our values. Our students were involved in many keeping with its Mercy inheritance, the College has deliberate. “It’s our time” – a theme of possibility and varied justice activities including Earth@ designed and implemented one of the most modern and opportunity emphasising the imperative Academy, (Climate March to the steps of Parliament, and dynamic contemporary learning experiences, the of this being the year to move positively and “Switched on schools” Youth summit); events with an Synergy program.” purposefully into the future. The theme was seen Indigenous focus (Yingadi Immersion Pilgrimage and All staff continued to be involved in significant as a catalyst for action and both a personal and National Reconciliation Week where our Firecarriers ongoing professional learning opportunities, and communal challenge to live life fully, to be open created an Academy Bunjil nest as well as bollards opportunities were provided for leaders for coaching to change, to make the most of opportunities of significant indigenous people). Other activities and leadership development. presented and to set the agenda for the future. included involvement in “Kids off Nauru” Campaign, a walk of witness, (homelessness and housing), Our Student Wellbeing Program aims to empower In keeping with this, 2018 saw the development of ACRATH and participation in the AMSSA Conference students to be independent, self-motivated, successful a new Vision, Mission and Values Statement. Over a where our two student representatives were and resilient learners and leaders. New initiatives in the six-month period, input was invited from all members described as “inspirational” by the organisers Wellbeing area included a three-year Wellbeing plan; of the Academy community –staff, students, parents, of the conference. the development of a wellbeing site – a resource for alumnae and College Advisory Council members. Rich catering for students’ wellbeing; and the renewal of discussions took place with the new statement being In the area of teaching and learning two key goals a number of Wellbeing policies. formally launched on Foundation Day, 20 April 2018. continued to be the focus of our endeavours in 2018, the goals of consistency and collaboration: Child Safety is an integral part of Wellbeing and Child Our Vision and Mission Statement is a very strong • To create a consistent school wide approach to Safety policies and procedures are reviewed with staff statement supported by our six Mercy values. pedagogy (E5 instructional model/differentiation), on a regular basis. Particular importance is placed on It sets a firm direction for the future and will drive curriculum (UBD units) assessment and reporting child empowerment, assisting students to recognise the development of a new Strategic Directions Plan (enhancing student voice and choice in their and articulate any concerns they have in this area. to be launched in 2019, thus enabling us to move demonstration of learning) confidently and joyfully into the future as a strong and nd • To continue to improve quality of learning and As we move into our 162 year, we thank God for the hopeful community, imbued with the Mercy spirit and teaching by providing time for teachers to work past and all that it has given to we of the present and continuing to offer a rich, engaging and contemporary and plan together (eg google drive, sharing recommit ourselves anew to ensuring that Academy learning environment. resources, peer observation, POD groups, continues to be a school of learning excellence and innovation, one that builds student confidence During 2018 there was much to celebrate. In the Departmental enquiry of choice). and resilience and empowers students to make area of Education in Faith the vibrant, liturgical life In 2019, our teaching and learning goals focussed a difference, one where the Mercy values of respect, of the College continued to grow, supported by our on data and engagement: justice, compassion, service, hospitality and courage steadfast and ever generous Chaplain, Fr Peter • To use evidence (data and assessment) more are evident in all our interactions and decision making. Varengo. New liturgical celebrations were introduced systematically to improve student learning including a Stations of the Cross liturgy with artwork • To improve learning engagement through more The Academy is a community in every sense of the from students reflecting their interpretations and stimulating learning tasks. word. We are united by a rich and powerful history, responses to the Stations of the Cross; a Year 8 the distinctive ethos of the Mercy spirit and shared Reflection Day animating our Mercy values through A range of programs, events and activities supported core values. As such we look to the future with hope reflection, role plays and prayer and in 2019, a Year 7 student learning – immersion experiences, and confidence. Beginning of Year Mass for students and parents. enrichment opportunities in Mathematics and English, financial literacy, development of enterprise skills, May we continue to walk in the footsteps of the great As a faith filled community gifted with the Mercy Maths Pathways and the Synergy program. We were women of the past Catherine McAuley and Ursula Frayne charism within the Catholic tradition, the strengthening delighted with the affirmation we received in our SIF and the great Pope and pastor of the present, Francis. of our Catholic identity was a key focus leading to a Review Report, particularly in regard to our Year 9 deepening of the prayer life of the College through the SR MARY MOLONEY RSM program, Synergy. In part, our Reviewer wrote: development of meaningful morning prayers. PRINCIPAL

11  ANNUAL REPORT SACRED HEART COLLEGE † GEELONG

When planning units of work we look to spark students accessed online modules delivered by the Thanks to the work of the Development Office student interest by starting with a ‘big question John Monash School of Science. the College exceeded its capital appeal target of or provocation’ and we plan for each student $1.8 million and added Southern Piling to the school’s Our focus on what it means to be a highly capable to experience ‘one year’s progress’ in their existing Industry partners: Deakin University, AusNet learner saw staff identify and develop Learner learning. As a community we mirrored this Services and CompNow. Strategic priority 4 ‘Working Dispositions that support 21st century skills. approach and began 2018 by asking: together for excellence’ and strategic priority 5: This approach gives equal attention to skill and ‘Stewardship’ are tracking well. ‘Do we honour Catherine McAuley best by recalling knowledge acquisition rather than the more traditional the past, or by setting our gaze on what lies ahead? approach that favours the acquisition of knowledge. Strategic priority 1: ‘The Sacred Heart Way’ calls us Is mission best served by our remembering her story, The Learner Dispositions and the Mercy Values will to uphold and advance Catherine McAuley’s vision. or by looking to the future? ‘ become the hallmarks of a SHC Experience. Prompted by Pope Francis’ 8th Work of Mercy, Care for our Common Home, and the Sisters of Mercy, Securely anchored by SHC Strategy 2020 we set These changes led to the restructure of student Sacred Heart has taken an integrated approach to a path with this ‘big question’ knowing our goal groupings to provide a safer and more inclusive sustainability. In 2018 solar panels were installed was to achieve one year’s progress in redesigning cross age environment, as well as new staff on the O’Dwyer Gym with provision for more in the learning at SHC. groupings that recognise teachers as experts in Court Precinct. Underground tanks collect rain water their discipline giving more attention to the art and To further advance strategic priority two: Life worthy from the new building and direct it to the amenities science of teaching. The new staff groupings support learning, students were provided more choice and in Stage 3. Not neglecting the school’s older building, professional collaboration across disciplines and are agency by creating opportunities for self- an LED lighting upgrade has been completed. Bottled more efficient in use of time, energy and resources. directed learning. The timetable was restructured to water has been removed from the Canteen and drink provide vertical and horizontal choice of subjects. Strategic priority 3 is ‘Healthy and Safe environment’. fountains are being replaced with water bottle filling This approach challenged the belief that when With a renewed understanding of how wellbeing stations. Staff have been provided with SHC refillable designing learning, students should be grouped impacts learning, SHC has committed to the two drink bottles and reusable shopping bags. according to their date of birth. year Visible Wellbeing program developed by In line with Catherine McAuley’s vision for education Professor Lea Waters, Centre for Positive Psychology, During 2018 more students from Year 7 to Year 11 Sacred Heart has begun work with Diversitat and Melbourne University. Staff and students engaged in experienced transdisciplinary learning through the Barwon Child, Youth and Family to create a greater further developing a culture of child safety. Students Bradbury Club, Pitch Perfect and CSI Forensics. link between the school and Geelong’s refugee re-wrote policies in student friendly language whilst In 2019 we added to this: communities. staff engaged in professional learning. • iTinker/iArt which utilises the maker spaces in I can say with confidence SHC has experienced Stage 2 of the school’s newest building, the Court Further promoting wellbeing and student agency, a year’s growth and this has gained us membership precinct STEAM Hub the College together with Deakin University, piloted a to the Centre of Educational Enterprise and the Future • Café Culture, an outreach program focussed on non-traditional approach to PE called PA40+ (physical Schools Alliance. We will continue to serve Catherine providing meals for community members in need, activity for 40 plus minutes per day). PA 40+ has been McAuley’s mission by keeping our gaze on the future. and designed to engage and empower students to develop • Antipodeans, a semester unit which replaced the the confidence and competencies to proactively MS ANNA NEGRO extra curricula World Challenge experience. monitor and manage their own health and wellbeing. PRINCIPAL These transdisciplinary units require the integration of In September 2018 students and staff occupied skills and knowledge from a range of disciplines and Stage 2 of the Court Precinct. Stage 3 is on track for challenge the traditional siloed approach to learning. occupation in August 2019 and 3A Landscaping work will be completed in time for our 160th Anniversary Acknowledging that learning happens anytime, in 2020. anywhere and in many different ways, and that it is amplified through technology, students accessed Studiocity – an online tutoring service. In 2019

12  MERCY EDUCATION CATHERINE McAULEY COLLEGE † BENDIGO

This year we dedicated our annual theme Throughout 2018, the Sr Aloysius Martyn Performing All students enrolled, and any child visiting Catherine to further exploring our new identity as Arts facility progressed to the completion stage in time McAuley College, have a right to feel safe and be the inaugural year of Catherine McAuley for 2019. The portable classrooms on the site were safe. The wellbeing of children in our care will always College. We further explored the Mercy Values finally prepared for removal. At St Mary’s, works on the be our first priority and we have zero tolerance to of respect, courage, hospitality, justice, Kelly Building commenced. The preparation of the new child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns compassion and service and used these facility was the driving force behind the development of are treated seriously and consistently with our values as a reference point and catalyst for an integrated curriculum at Junortoun and a review of policies and procedures. We maintain a child friendly the transition to Catherine McAuley College. the Year 10 program at St Mary’s. The Veritas program environment where children are free to enjoy life to An identity change involves enormous at Junortoun was critical in the planning and design the full without any concern for their safety. preparation and discernment. The transition of the new build. STEAM is integrated into the Veritas We know that we owe all students a duty of care was the culmination of two years preparation. program and this will evolve as the units are further to take reasonable measures to protect them from The new name, new crest, new uniform and explored through 2019. Access to suitable facilities in any risk of injury. All on and off-site activities have all that entails across various governors and an agile contemporary learning space will provide an appropriate supervision and greater measures authorities, let alone media and publicity, enormous opportunity for more effective investigation are taken for younger students or students with culminated into a huge task. At the start of the and expression of ideas. At St Mary’s students will have disabilities. The College’s risk assessment procedures year the College changes campus names so a similar experience with the Virtues program driving and emergency management plan provide the we are true to the Catherine story. St Mary’s independent research in an integrated approach. processes for ensuring this is achieved. returns to its former name at Barkly St, and During this year the benefits of our growing Coolock ventures out to Junortoun, just as Finally, I want to thank Mercy Education Limited, the partnership with Mercy Health and the Australian Coolock House was a trip to the country from Institute (ISMAPNG), the Advisory Council, McAuley Catholic University resulted in a very successful Allied Dublin. Generally, the transition was a great Property and Catholic Education Sandhurst for their Health Cert III program that produced the best subject success and everyone is to be commended ongoing support, and importantly to the students, scores in the State. This partnership will continue to for their preparation, positive approach and staff and CMC community for their trust and faith in grow through 2019. flexibility through the transition. supporting the College as we have moved through The Year 12 cohort is also to be commended for their this next phase. At the end of this year there is One highlight for the community was exploring the results. The cohort achieved our best results for many enormous energy and excitement around new naming of the new building at Coolock and reflecting years. The number of students above, 70, 80 and buildings programs and potential developments on the Mercy legacy, left across the Diocese by our 90 improved significantly and the offers to Tertiary across the community. Foundress, Sr Aloysius Martyn, who arrived here from studies was outstanding. Our first CMC graduates Swinford, Ireland in 1876 with a contingent of sisters should be justly proud of their endeavours and the MR BRIAN TURNER on the invitation of Bishop Crane. staff should be very proud of what they helped PRINCIPAL The other highlight was further exploring our Mercy achieve. The other great achievement is the number founder and learning more about the identity and of students who were offered apprenticeships or story of Catherine McAuley. Towards the end of the employment through the year and over the break. year a statue of Catherine was positioned at Coolock, When a student achieves their pathway or goal it is and in 2019 a similar statue will be instituted at always worth celebrating. St Mary’s at the completion of the new build. The This year was the final year of the House System. statue is not of Catherine establishing the Order, In 2019 the College will have a Year Level structure but beforehand. She is in a contemporary dress and move to mentor program and small teaching and stands under the lamp. Throughout the College team approach. The sporting teams and co-curricula the iconography has transitioned to remind the House events will continue but the vertical Pastoral community that we are living Mercy. Catherine stands House System will conclude after many years. in our presence as a reminder and as a model. The image creates conversation and debate, just as Catherine would have it.

13  ANNUAL REPORT ST ALOYSIUS COLLEGE † ADELAIDE

The Living, Learning, Leading Framework are visible signs of this commitment, having blazed a and approaches to learning across the school. for Catholic Education SA launched in 2018 trail in their own fields and beyond. The development The leadership team is also provided with collated describes our hopes and aspirations as an of leadership capabilities is central to each teacher’s feedback on student responses, enabling us to plan education system. At the heart of the document work and can be seen in a multitude of activities both for professional learning that supports teachers to are students in Catholic schools described as, within and beyond the classroom. reflect on and improve the classroom environment. “thriving people, capable learners and leaders One of the many benefits of a Reception to Year 12 Empowering students to be agents of change and for the world God desires”. The framework learning environment is that students can look to capable of protecting themselves and others is a calls us not only to educate students, but to those ahead of them as role models and mentors. strong feature of our school culture and curriculum. create the future leaders of our society. Programs such as SIA (Support In Action) Sisters, the Our Reception students visit the Road Safety Centre Nurturing leadership has been a focus for the Sisters Peer Support program, the Come and Try program to learn the road rules and our Year 11 students of Mercy since they began educating girls in the heart and many other extra-curricular sports programs engage in a presentation by the South Australian of the city of Adelaide in 1880. Many of the current highlight the power of students coaching students, Police (SAPOL) regarding the dangers on our roads and future families who choose St Aloysius College as and build the bonds that make us a connected and how to keep themselves safe. Last year’s parent the school for their daughters do so in the knowledge community. We often hear that, “you can’t be what forum focussed on supporting students to stay safe that this school has been encouraging girls and you can’t see”, but at SAC there are models of online, with a particular focus on social media. This young women to pursue excellence in educational leadership visible at every age, showing our students year, presenters from the Carly Ryan Foundation will outcomes and break down barriers to women’s full what confident, successful leadership looks like. be speaking to all of our Year 7, 8 and 9 students participation in South Australian society for almost about internet safety, and parents of these students The building blocks of this kind of leadership can 140 years. Notable old scholars, such as Dame Roma are also invited to a seminar to help support their be seen throughout the school. Year 8 students Mitchell and Sister Deirdre Jordan RSM, daughters navigate the online world confidently using their entrepreneurial skill to raise over $600 and safely. for the School of St Jude in Tanzania, Year 5 students ensuring that students and staff take an In his most recent letter, Pope Francis calls young environmentally sustainable approach to Mercy Day people to embrace their role both as the present and and the list goes on. From their very first years at the the future of the Church – “you are the ‘now’ of God,” College, girls are encouraged to find their personal he writes. It’s a beautiful letter, addressed entirely voice and use it to make this world a better place. to young people. Old scholar Maddie Kelly returned When I show families around the campus on School to a recent whole-school assembly at SAC with Tours, they are amazed at the level of confidence Gemma Sisia, the founder of the School of St Jude in and openness with which students speak and share Tanzania. Maddie spent the last two years supporting their stories and ideas. And for me, this is true Mercy Gemma’s work to fight poverty through education. leadership in action. Maddie’s words to the students of 2019 were inspiring: “You don’t need to move to Africa to make Student voice is also shaping the learning a difference in the world. If you open your hearts environment in powerful ways through engagement and embrace the spirit of Mercy by looking into the with the Classroom Climate Questionnaire as part eyes of a stranger and recognising our common of a National School Improvement Partnership with humanity, you will make the world a better place.” Curtin University. Using student perception data on Staff and students of the College were deeply moved a range of factors that have strong links to student by Maddie’s words and we recognise her as a “leader outcomes, teachers work collaboratively to develop for the world God desires”. interventions to address gaps between students’ actual and preferred experiences of the classroom. MS PADDY McEVOY Conversations between teachers from different PRINCIPAL year levels and learning areas provide opportunities to share good practice and broaden strategies

14  MERCY EDUCATION ST ALOYSIUS COLLEGE † NORTH MELBOURNE

2018 has been witness to so many exciting Centre, a space that will support teaching and learning This program is designed to allow parents to meet in developments at St Aloysius College and our and sets a standard for future projects. informal social settings as a way of getting to know Mercy story and ethos continued to drive, each other and ultimately feeling more connected to 2018 was the first year of implementation of the shape and grow our community engagement the College Community and events. new strategic plan which will be a key benchmark and social outreach programs. The best way to of achievement for the years to come. Our students continue to engage in great numbers, paint the picture of St Aloysius College is to say and with even greater enthusiasm, in the plethora that our ‘Mercy in Action’ continues to prosper As part of our sustainability drive, as articulated in the of co-curricular opportunities offered in areas as and spread, and this was reflected in our 2018 Strategic Intents 2018-2020, new waste collection diverse as sport and art exhibitions, public speaking College Theme: So reach out and welcome one procedures for disposal/recycling were introduced with and rowing, chess and annual College productions. another in God’s glory. new dedicated co-mingle recycling and general waste Students also participate in our many global tours bins and a new publication by the Student Sustainability 2018 was identified as the Year of Youth and in including to our Sister Schools in Kyoto, Japan and Group. We actively promoted paper and general waste line with this our liturgies continued to create Milan, Italy. Students also take full advantage of our reduction setting a target of over 20% by 2021. opportunities for our community. The Social Justice annual Space Camp held at NASA, USA. Group continued to be involved in various efforts to Student Wellbeing is central to our policies, practices St Aloysius College continued hosting initiatives from not only raise funds for various charities but to also and decision making. Our College remains Child Safe, 2017, including the Earth Forum Science Breakfast, raise awareness. where student safety and wellbeing are at the core of and in 2018 the Junior section of the World Scholars’ our operations. New and continuing initiatives include: The Mercy Ethos program in Years 8 and 9 brought Cup gave students opportunities to learn and • Professional learning presentations to staff each the Mercy Education values to life, devoting time compete with students from other nations. semester covering Child Safe principles and the to a subject that delivers exemplars of Courage, Reportable Conduct Scheme In 2019 we introduced two major roles to leadership Compassion, Respect, Service, Hospitality and • Presentations to students at each year level – Design Thinking and Innovation Leader and Deputy Justice. Through this tailored program students reinforcing the importance of students feeling Principal Wellbeing and Development. The addition learn how to build self-worth and self-esteem, empowered and the support structures and of these roles at the College will continue to enhance to become ‘their best selves’ and to contribute processes available to them. and strengthen our educational programs. to building more inclusive and compassionate societies. Students continue to serve those in our Policies and structures continue to be monitored and I would like to thank all staff for their tremendous community and act with Mercy. One example is developed to support student wellbeing and research dedication in supporting our girls to achieve their the Breakfast Club which ensures that students and data are used to inform our wellbeing programs. very best. at a local Catholic primary school have a healthy The Wellbeing Profiler from Melbourne University and nutritious start to the school day. Also Graduate School of Education was implemented to MS MARY FARAH the sacramental program has been offered to gather wellbeing data specific to each year level. PRINCIPAL students and their families who wish to receive the Sacraments of Initiation. Programs continued to be developed that support reflective practice, contemplation, prayer and to Throughout 2018 staff were encouraged to enhance student engagement. The critical data take professional development, enhancing their gathered from the Wellbeing Profiler was used to understanding of the Catholic Faith and Tradition. inform the structure and content of our Pastoral Care These school-based sessions were also applicable Program – Nourish. The whole school Mindfulness to their staff CEM Accreditation to Teach in a Program continued with the range of resources Catholic School. available to staff being expanded. 2018 witnessed great progress in the rejuvenation of In strengthening the home-school partnership, our college, with new learning spaces that offer flexibility a series of Parent Forums and Information Evenings alongside contemporary infrastructure. One inspired were offered. A pilot Year 7 Parent Ambassador example is the Material Technology and Performing Arts Program was implemented in Term One 2019.

15  ANNUAL REPORT SACRED HEART COLLEGE † KYNETON

The College’s 2018 theme was Courage, with began working towards embedding best-practice overseas immersion experiences are currently under this core value of Mercy Education featured and differentiated teaching. There was an emphasis on review to ensure that they remain best practice with explored through school assemblies, liturgies, better understanding the data that we have on our respect to Child Safe. newsletter articles as well as being featured in students and looking at other evidence that ensures The most significant development for Sacred Heart all College correspondence. Our commitment that we really know our students. Professional College over the last twelve months has been the to justice in action was reflected across a Learning was focused on effective feedback and transition from one principal to another. After eight range of student, staff and community projects visible learning. years of exemplary leadership and service, Mr Craig including the weekly Community Kitchen, the The Wide Reading Program for Year 7 students Holmes resigned to take on the principalship of immersion experience to the Jarlmadangah was revamped and proved to be successful when Thomas Carr College, Tarneit. Craig’s leadership Indigenous Community and Camp Campaspe. statistics on borrowing were reviewed at the end was marked by his commitment to Mercy, his From a learning and teaching perspective, the last of 2018. Sacred Heart students in Years 7 and 9 student-centred vision and the implementation twelve months have seen Sacred Heart College completed their NAPLAN tests online. This was of contemporary approaches to learning and continue its strong performance at a VCE and VCAL conducted without any issues and the adaptive teaching. He achieved significant progress towards level with Year 12 students achieving a median VCE nature of the writing tasks was especially beneficial. the development of a 21st Century campus with score of 31 for the second consecutive year. In 2018 we trialled a small Gifted Students Program areas for reflection, recreation and the pursuit of focussed on Year 9 students, which we continue to academic excellence. In 2018 Sacred Heart College Kyneton began its first fine tune in 2019. year of a three year commitment to the University As incoming Principal, I was welcomed and of Melbourne Network of Schools (UMNOS). Sacred Heart College is blessed to be able to commissioned at the College’s Beginning of Year Mass We identified a focus of ‘differentiation’ and contribute to the development of young people in February by Sr Sylvia Williams RSM and Bishop Terry across the Macedon Ranges, with the nourishment of Curtin. It was an enormously humbling experience student voice being a key component. A restructure particularly when Bishop Terry invited the whole over the last twelve months has provided a richer school community to join with him in my blessing. pathway for students to develop their leadership My commissioning coincided with the opening and and contribute to the growth of the College. Senior blessing of the new College Archives in the Caroline (Year 12) and Junior (Year 9) Student Cabinets were Chisholm Cottage and recognising 130 years of introduced with four leadership days run across the service by the Sisters of Mercy in Kyneton. schools for any students interested in developing As the new Principal of Sacred Heart, I am their leadership capacity. determined to be a Principal who ensures that Sacred Heart College has the welfare and safety of Sacred Heart College continues to be a school that children and young people as its core responsibility lives out the Mercy values through its students, staff with the last twelve months seeing a number of and community. developments in this area: an environmental audit has ensured that there are clear sight-lines into all DR DARREN EGBERTS rooms and offices; the College’s Service Scheme has PRINCIPAL included procedures for ensuring that WWCC and other documentation is current; and the College’s

16  MERCY EDUCATION MOUNT LILYDALE MERCY COLLEGE † LILYDALE

As is becoming our tradition, each year our drama and music to tell the Easter story from the This was also supported by staff professional College Prefect group undertakes a leadership perspective of Mary. They were also very active during learning in the areas of ICT and differentiation. day during which they are asked to focus on National Reconciliation Week raising awareness of The College has also increased the number of middle one of the Core Mercy Values and to develop Indigenous issues through art and poetry competitions, leaders who completed the Leading for Learning: it into a theme. The Core Value for 2019 is quizzes and lunch time activities culminating with Making a Difference Program. Compassion with the theme “Compassion a Reconciliation Liturgy in the Chapel. Enhancing existing, and developing new methods to Through Us”. In discussing the theme Faith formation for students and staff took a variety of create student connectedness to school remained we continue to explore it and deepen our forms including small workshops, retreat experiences a key priority in student wellbeing in 2018. Restorative understanding of compassion. Compassion and guest speakers including Mark Clarke from practices, Resilience programs, Child Safety practices through each one of us – individually and the Office of Justice in Melbourne and Fr Timothy and increased numbers of afterschool study sessions collectively. Radcliffe OP. were some of the methods used to enable our students Compassion is an interesting word and one worthy to get the best from their efforts. 2018 saw MLMC continue to work to improve of deep and prolonged reflection. learning outcomes for students and the learning A review of the College’s Classroom Behaviour Compassion: pity, sympathy, feeling, empathy, culture within the College through a number of commenced using the CECV Positive Behaviour understanding, care, tolerance, benevolence, sadness for different targeted strategies, which included: Guidelines. MLMC will continue to work with staff and suffering, a strong desire to alleviate the suffering. But students during the review to strengthen classroom • The introduction of Learning Intentions and in reality, these definitions fall very short. None of them management to minimise disruptive behaviours. Success Criteria within McAuley Campus where adequately convey the real meaning of Compassion. staff define these using a common language with Co-curricular activities remained a strong focal point Compassion is far more than a feeling or sympathy. the intent of making learning visible and to enable for student engagement. A vast array of activities It is being with someone at their time of need and so students to better understand what they will be bridging all dimensions of College life were again much so that you shoulder their pain. Compassion is learning and how they will know if they have on offer. Students embraced challenges from sport, being with, in and for that other person. Compassion learnt it sciences and the arts to form closer connections with is providing the shoulders to bear the load. It is doing • Updating the submission of work procedures as their peers and school. Lasting connections were the heavy lifting. Compassion will be evident in all part of the ongoing implementation of the College also established with our Italian Sister school with that we do at Mount Lilydale Mercy College. Vision for Learning ensuring: our visit in September providing further opportunity to – Consistent student, parent and staff expectations embrace and learn from a different culture. Caritas’ Project Compassion Appeal throughout Lent regarding the completion of homework and in 2018 had as its theme, “A Just future starts with submission of assessment tasks MR PHILIP MORISON you.” This was a theme we carried throughout the – The best use of SIMON (intranet) PRINCIPAL year for all fundraising and awareness raising efforts. – Transparent communication with parents MLMC sent over $4,500 to Caritas, delivered over • The Year 8 Success for Learning project led by 200 shoeboxes to operation Christmas Child and the Year 8 Humanities and Mathematics teams raised $11,000 for Mercy Works. Throughout the focussing on the use of student voice to drive year many other projects were supported including improvement in learning outcomes Catholic Care Family week, Vinnies, World’s Greatest • Participation in the Literacy Collective where staff in Shave, Catholic Mission, Cancer Council, Leukemia the Year 7 Science and Religious Education teams Foundation, Yellow Ribbon and the Asylum Seeker worked with John Munroe on the implementation of Resource Centre. High Reliability Literacy Teaching Our Youth Ministry program continues to develop • The commencement of the ‘Knowing our students and students from Years 10, 11 and 12 were actively as learners, knowing ourselves as educators’ project involved in the preparation and facilitation of College where staff use the data driven dialogue to explore Masses and Liturgies. The Easter Liturgy was a the effective use of data. particular highlight with students involved in dance,

17  ANNUAL REPORT ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE † MILDURA

A passion for quality education and helping The Wellbeing program in our College extended from Another initiative aimed at driving student learning is our students adapt in a rapidly-changing individual services to the provision of programs for the implementation of Maths Pathway in our junior world ties everything we do at St Joseph’s Year Levels and specific groups with particular needs. levels. Maths Pathways was introduced at Year 7 College back to our Core Values. Although To achieve maximum benefits for students, the in 2018 and after a successful implementation, our College is first and foremost a place of Wellbeing Staff worked closely with the Pastoral Care it has been extended into Year 8 in 2019. We see learning, it is also a workplace and a business Staff to plan and implement the sessions. Math Pathways as a key driver to improving student with its own unique obligations. learning in numeracy. SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN EXCELLENCE AND JUSTICE At St Joseph’s College we are committed to EDUCATION AND FAITH Delivering the best educational experiences for maintaining the highest Child Safe Standards so as As a Catholic co-educational College in the Mercy our students whilst providing a workplace where to satisfy Ministerial Order 870. This is evident in our tradition, St Joseph’s College places great emphasis everyone feels empowered and valued means that Child Safe Policy and in our staff Code of Conduct. on educating students in the Catholic faith tradition, we must devote energy to shaping fiscal management while respecting other religious traditions. Mercy Action We engage students, staff, parents and visitors in an strategies to maximise all our resources. Groups at both campuses made regular presentations education program to highlight Child Safe strategies to College assemblies about a variety of social justice which give voice to students and which provide COMMUNITY AND SERVICE issues, fundraising and community activities. Our people are our greatest resource. Simply put, the guidelines to protect adults and other students from right person for the right job with the correct level of inappropriate behaviour, including through the use of In 2018 our immersion programs were expanded with responsibility will build a better College. We continue social media and other electronic means. the first overseas Year 12 Immersion to the Philippines to review all Positions of Leadership to determine with Catholic Missions to work in the Malbago Village. We have thorough processes in place to respond whether the standards we have set for these three- Religious Education is central to our mission of Gospel to reports that may lead to breaches in Child year appointments satisfy the needs of the College. proclamation. Nicholas Opie, Maddy Barbary and Safe standards. Our policies and other related Bailey Copley delivered an inspiring message about the documentation have been made available to the COMPASSION AND HOSPITALITY Philippines Immersion that challenged students and College community via the College Webpage with Need is reciprocal. Effective leaders support teachers to live Mercy values each day. those who deliver their best. For everyone to constant updates via Skoolbag and Newsletter. consistently perform at the high level our students COMMUNITY LEARNING AND TEACHING deserve, we prioritise the mental wellbeing of The College is recognised in the local Sunraysia A focus of 2018 was to improve collaboration every staff member. community as a school where principles and values amongst our teaching staff. To aid in this a group are maintained and strongly defended in our policies spent some time reviewing our current meeting SPIRITUALITY and in our lived commitment to our Mercy tradition. As leaders, we cannot honour our responsibilities schedule to provide time every week when teachers towards the welfare of others without our faith in God, in can work collaboratively on curriculum and pedagogy. In the year of Compassion, we were very sensitive the Catholic Church and Catherine McAuley’s charism. Other highlights of 2018 included upskilling of staff to the needs of staff and students as we created With spirituality as our moral compass we confidently in ‘google suite’. opportunities for all to have a voice in the College. face the world with kindness, humility and integrity. From a student perspective, students continue to St Joseph’s College was chosen by the local RSL to STUDENT WELLBEING enjoy an amazing choice of subjects at Years 9 and support the War Graves memorial service on ANZAC At St Joseph’s College we regard the provision of quality 10 as part of our VO (Vertical Organisation) program. Day 2018. Over 60 students and staff were present Wellbeing services and programs as high priorities. Particularly pleasing has been the continued to honour those who lost their lives while training The Ursula Frayne Wellbeing Centre was the focal development of our Integrated Studies program as pilots in the Sunraysia area during World War II. point of these services with Mrs Sophie Moloney, at Year 8 which is becoming much more student The SJC Choir singing the National Anthem, with Mr Nick Mazza, Mrs Jane Sparks and Mr Sam driven and project based. At VCE we continue to students standing behind each grave stone, was De Luca working collaboratively to ensure that all enjoy pleasing results, but have set our sights on a powerful sign of respect continuous improvement in this area with a particular students with identified needs had prompt and MRS MARG BLYTHMAN appropriate services available to them. focus on cross curriculum literacy. PRINCIPAL

18  MERCY EDUCATION OUR LADY OF MERCY COLLEGE † HEIDELBERG

The year has been one of consolidation as assessment programs. As significant 21st century The College has rich connections with parents I develop relationships with staff, students and skills, our students need to see them as being equal and the broader community. We were privileged in parents. It has also been a year of reflection as in importance to any other curriculum offerings. 2018 to provide opportunities for engagement with we prepare to engage in a new strategic plan The professional learning we engaged in supported a variety of different community groups who used for the College. Over this time, a number of staff in this endeavour. We continued our focus our facilities for their events. We also held some special events allowed us to pursue academic on literacy and the Learning and Teaching team wonderful fundraising events for McAuley Community excellence and to give witness to our values reviewed both our Horizon Year 9 program and our Services for Women. These included an International of justice, compassion, courage and joy at Our VCE provision. Women’s Day Breakfast and High Tea. The Twilight Lady of Mercy College (OLMC). Market was held in November, with proceeds going to Student wellbeing is paramount in all we do. the Exodus Community in Heidelberg West to support Education in Faith continued to be at the heart of Mental health issues have emerged as a growing the very important work they do. our work. We engaged staff and students in rich faith area of concern not only at OLMC but also in many experiences that allowed for both the development other schools around the world. In 2018, we spent Life at OLMC continues to be engaging and inspiring. of their knowledge about faith and their encounters time exploring with staff and students ways of The work of our young people in support of others is with prayer. Experiences, programs and initiatives in identifying signs and then possible strategies for quite humbling, and the dedication and commitment 2018 included: working with students. We recognise that this will be of the teaching staff to support students in achieving • A whole-school Mass that marked my an area requiring the continued investment of our their very best is inspiring. As we move into the last Commissioning as Principal of OLMC; time, energy and resources. Our Student Wellbeing year of our current strategic plan (2019), there are • Other whole-school Masses – the Nalleijerring team engaged in professional learning and planning many successful programs and initiatives that we Centre has provided us the expanded space to to enhance our Pastoral program and we continued need to ensure are retained. The OLMC community more regularly celebrate Mass with all community to educate students about issues of cyber safety and can be assured that we will not lose sight of the value members; the use of devices within this context. and depth that the people of our community bring to • Refurbishment of our Chapel and the adjacent their work. Our focus on safeguarding young people was another garden to allow us to have a sacred space where key priority in 2018. The Head of School Organisation our students can encounter God in many different MS JUDITH WEIR worked with teachers to ensure that our risk ways; PRINCIPAL assessments are robust and aligned with Child Safe • Visits to the Detention Centre; Standards. A number of meetings, led by the Head of • Immersion experiences to South Africa and Yingadi Student Wellbeing, were devoted to helping teachers for students in Years 10, 11 and 12; identify and respond to risks. Further, we spent time • Our work with the Exodus and Bell Bardia with key groups within the school, like our College communities in Heidelberg West; Council, educating and assisting them to understand • Fundraising events that allow us to support the the obligations and responsibilities we all share to broader works of Mercy; keep our children safe. • A focus with our staff and students on Pope Francis’s encyclical, Laudato Si. This work included a professional learning day with Sisters, Liz Dowling RSM and Adele Howard RSM and a team from Rahamim. In learning and teaching we had a specific focus in 2018 on the General Capabilities from the Victorian Curriculum. Our teachers worked to ensure that the General Capabilities are embedded in learning and

19  ANNUAL REPORT ST BRIGID’S COLLEGE † LESMURDIE

While I am new to my position at St Brigid’s and placing our school on the SCSA First 50 WACE COMMUNITY College, I have taken the opportunity of reading Achievement List. We are also particularly proud that St Brigid’s College continues to work hard at fostering various reports from last year. It is with great all our Year 12 Aboriginal students achieved WACE relationships in our school and wider community. pleasure that I provide a snapshot of the Graduation and either University or TAFE offers. In 2018, the Parents and Friends Federation of College for 2018. Western Australia (PFFWA) State Conference, ‘We’re For our third year in a row, ACARA has congratulated all in this together’ was held at the College. Our own EDUCATION IN FAITH St Brigid’s College for having demonstrated Annamaria Cream, Head of Boarding, Community Preparations were well underway in 2018 to substantially above average gain in reading and/or Relations and Year 12 Team Leader, was nominated celebrate 90 years of Mercy education at St Brigid’s numeracy achievement, as measured by NAPLAN. by our Parents’ Forum for a special award at the College. We continue to be blessed with the services STUDENT WELLBEING PFFWA dinner. of two priests and are able to offer our students As well as child safety, student wellbeing has been opportunities to participate in liturgy on a regular Our community thoroughly enjoyed our inaugural a focus area over the last 12 months. Focusing on basis. Of particular note is the 90th Anniversary Colour Run4Fun. With staff and students ending enhancing ‘student voice’, seminars were provided Thanksgiving Mass held on 31 March 2019 with over the day looking like an artist’s palette, it was a truly for students in Years 5-12 to ensure that they are 1,000 people in attendance, including graduates of community building activity for all to be involved in. given opportunities to become increasingly stronger 1945 and a past student who was enrolled in 1935. and smarter in caring for themselves, reporting As a recognition of the needs of our families, the During 2018, students and staff showed commitment concerns and supporting others to do the same. ‘Out of School Hours Care’ commenced service in to others through many events aimed at raising Staff spent time during the year in reviewing and July 2018. both awareness and funds for charities such as researching various other programs and this year CHILD SAFETY Lifelink, Caritas, and St Vincent de Paul. These have adopted the ‘Learning Curves’ program. Child Safety continues to be a top priority at events included activities such as our Junior School St Brigid’s College. Throughout 2018, policies, ‘Busking Week’, the ‘Battle of the Bands’ competition, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT procedures and codes of practice in the critical the ‘Bumble Bee Bake Sale’ and the collection Our current Strategic Plan, Annual School areas of Child Safety and what we expect of one of over 300 warm jackets and clothing items for Improvement Plan and our Mercy values remain the another were reviewed. All staff were involved in the ‘The Shopfront’ Catholic charity. driving force of our planning. Members of the Senior Leadership Team continued to learn from the Alliance Keeping Safe curriculum audit and this curriculum As we commenced 2019, students have been of Girls’ Schools Australasian Network and accessed is presented to all students through a series of age challenged to become the ‘best person you can be’. Professional Development particularly in the area of appropriate activities led by staff. Our parents and Through the analogy of five attributes of a pencil (the the mental wellbeing of adolescent girls. members of the College Advisory Council were invited important part is the inside, need to leave a mark, to attend a session where the preventative education mistakes can be fixed, we need ‘sharpening’ and we The current financial constraints being experienced material was presented and discussed, including the are held in a guiding hand), students are regularly by families, the College and the wider community roles and responsibilities of parents and the nature of encouraged to reflect on their growth as a well- have not stopped the growth of opportunities for our the material. rounded Christian person. College community, and more sustainable practices. New scholarships have been introduced in 2018 In conclusion, 2018 was a very busy and productive LEARNING AND TEACHING as an expression of two families’ appreciation of year for St Brigid’s College. Results of the Graduating Class of 2018 were very their long association with the Sisters of Mercy and MRS CARMEN COX pleasing and serve as evidence of the College’s St Brigid’s College. effectiveness in providing authentic learning PRINCIPAL In December 2018 the College community farewelled pathways. The Executive Director of Catholic Amelia Toffoli and thanked her for her 15 years of Education Western Australia, Dr Debra Sayce, service and dedication. wrote to the College offering her congratulations to the teaching staff on the 2018 Year 12 results. In her correspondence, Dr Sayce highlighted notable achievements such as a WACE achievement of 100%

20  MERCY EDUCATION SANTA MARIA COLLEGE † ATTADALE

In 2018 Santa Maria College celebrated 80 years primary school to a K-12 with the additional classrooms senior students for discussion of these important and we give great thanks for our heritage to the partly funded by our Mercy Day donations. issues. A Staff Code of Conduct and a Parent Code Sisters of Mercy. The Sisters of Mercy played an of Conduct were also developed and distributed. incredible role as Principals, teachers, boarding TEACHING AND LEARNING staff, music staff and many other important roles Our Teaching and Learning focus for 2018 was GRIT LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT in College life and for this we are truly grateful. which can be defined as the motivation and drive 2018 saw the retirement of Jim Watkins after 12 Catherine McAuley, our Foundress, focused her that enables us to persevere with a difficult task years as Bursar at the College and nearly 30 years life on educating poor women and children and over a sustained period of time. When discussing in Catholic Education. Jim played a key role ensuring I believe Catherine would be very proud to see GRIT it was highlighted that it is not only needed for the College was in a positive financial position with how the school that once catered for 15 students learning but also when friendships go wrong, to learn a number of significant builds during his time. Tim on the day it opened in 1938 has thrived. As a a new skill, to master a musical instrument and in life Stewart, previously working at the University of generally. The focus for 2019, Connecting Learning to Western Australia was appointed to the role. College we farewelled Sr Margaret Lispett RSM, Life, was launched with staff in Term 1, 2019. a Sister of Mercy who contributed extensively, In 2018 an ASPIRE leadership program was particularly in our Boarding community, during The 2018 WACE results of the graduating class, both introduced for staff interested in developing their her seventeen years at the College. ATAR and ACCESS, again achieved excellent results. leadership skills or becoming more knowledgeable Our Mercy Value for 2018 was Excellence which We were placed 7th in the state of all WA secondary about current trends in educational research in states, “To excel is to strive to do everything to the schools with a median ATAR of 90.10 and were the this area. Experiences were offered for established highest possible standard to which we are capable. highest placed Catholic school in the state for the leaders and for emerging leaders. third consecutive year. We do this by using our gifts and talents to their COMMUNITY fullest at all times.” We asked our girls to pursue STUDENTS Community consultation has been a focus area in excellence in every endeavour and I am proud of how Wendy and Peter Pan was the wonderful Senior Years the development of our Master Plan. The process consistently and committedly they enacted this value production in 2018 which saw a large cast and crew involved staff, students and parents. Further work throughout the year. come together to provide remarkable performances has continued in 2019 analysing data, considering EDUCATION IN FAITH on a purpose built sailing ship stage on the Figure 8, options and determining priorities. The key building The fifth biennial Australasian Mercy Secondary under the stars with the river as the backdrop. What a project completed was the Boarding Deck memorable performance with physical challenges and Schools Association (AMSSA) Student Conference was Members of our Community Relations team who help the lead role being a strong, resilient female character. held at Santa Maria College in 2018 and honoured to facilitate the development of connections within the foundation of the Sisters of Mercy in Australia Santa Maria College was named the 2018 IGSSA our community have been effective in their work with and the faith and courage of Ursula Frayne. The Athletics Champion School. Since the College joined our Parent Council, Santa Ministry, MOZZIES, (Men of conference provided an experience in heritage and IGSSA (Independent Girls Schools Sporting Association) Santa) Parent Network and the Boarding Network and celebrated the growth of Mercy across Australasia. in 2002, Penrhos has won the Athletics Carnival every Alumni events. The College welcomed students from Mercy Schools year bar one. We won the trophy for track events and Communication of our good news stories has across Australia and Papua New Guinea to share in a the trophy for field events and the overall trophy. This is continued through our weekly News Blog, our rewarding Mercy experience. The conference saw a a significant achievement in the history of the College fortnightly Knowing Girls Blog, our Alumni OGA Blog range of speakers from the Sisters of Mercy, alumni because we spent many years in 7th and 8th place, and the regular postings to our social media pages. from Australian Mercy schools, artists & performers with the last two years in second place. and social media compassion advocates. The College has continued to provide many Child Safety was a priority in 2018, informed by opportunities for our girls to develop their gifts and Fifteen Year 12 students participated in the Cambodia CEWA’s Child Safe Framework. The Framework talents and to reach their full potential in a faith- Immersion designed to expose students to cultural and was launched with all staff and our Health and PE based community. This is only possible through the service experiences in the cities of Phnom Penh and staff worked throughout the year embedding the outstanding work of our dedicated staff. Siem Reap. The students participated in a service project Child Safe Curriculum into our Health program from at Missione Possibile School in Takeo Province which is Years 5-10 with the key focus being on respectful MRS JENNIFER OATEN a school that has been very successful in retaining rural relationships. Other opportunities in Pastoral Care PRINCIPAL students. In the three years the school has grown from a Time enabled additional time to be allocated to

21  ANNUAL REPORT STUDENT AND STAFF SNAPSHOT † 2018

College Name and Location Students Teaching Non-Teaching Total FTE Total Head Includes Staff (FTE) Staff (FTE) (Full Time Count Religious Equivalent)

MERCEDES COLLEGE, PERTH 898 81.9 40.2 122.1 144 1

ACADEMY OF MARY IMMACULATE, FITZROY 631 47.0 22.8 69.8 82 1

SACRED HEART COLLEGE, GEELONG 1,462 98.6 50.2 148.8 192 –

CATHERINE MCAULEY COLLEGE, BENDIGO 1,451 120.9 48.2 169.1 213 1

ST ALOYSIUS COLLEGE, ADELAIDE 1,248 86.7 34.6 121.3 153 3

ST ALOYSIUS COLLEGE, NTH MELBOURNE 503 41.9 14.1 56.0 66 –

SACRED HEART COLLEGE, KYNETON 820 67.2 36.2 103.4 128 –

MOUNT LILYDALE MERCY COLLEGE, LILYDALE 1,484 103.7 51.9 155.6 189 1

ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE, MILDURA 785 74.1 50.8 124.9 145 1

OUR LADY OF MERCY COLLEGE, HEIDELBERG 1,166 85.2 43.8 129.0 163 –

ST BRIGID’S COLLEGE, LESMURDIE 1,025 71.3 56.7 128.0 141 1

SANTA MARIA COLLEGE, ATTADALE 1,298 108.5 52.3 160.8 212 – 12,771 987.0 501.8 1,488.8 1,828 9

STUDENTS TOTAL % STAFF TOTAL %

Girls 10,405 81% Teaching – Female 712 48%

Boys 2,366 19% Teaching – Male 275 18%

Support Staff – Female 386 26%

Support Staff – Male 116 8%

22  MERCY EDUCATION FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT † 2018

RECURRENT INCOME $ MILLION %

Government Grants 143.4 57.4%

Tuition Fees 94.5 37.8%

Other Private Income 12.1 4.8%

250.0 100.0%

RECURRENT EXPENSES

Salaries and on-costs 162.3 64.9%

Curriculum 16.0 6.4%

Property Management 14.2 5.7%

Other Recurrent Costs 24.5 9.8%

Transferred to Capital 33.0 13.2%

250.0 100.0%

CAPITAL INCOME

Recurrent Cash Surplus 33.1 61.8%

Grants, Donations, Other 1.8 3.4%

New Capital Loans 18.6 34.8%

Transfer from Reserves – 0.0%

53.5 100.0%

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

Loan Repayments 17.0 31.8%

New Capital Expenditure 32.0 59.8%

Transfer to Reserves 4.5 8.4%

53.5 100.0%

Important Note: • Mercy Education Ltd has filed a detailed, audited Special Purpose Financial Report with the ACNC. • The information provided above is designed to show the different funding and cost elements involved in operating our schools. • It is not intended, nor should it be used, as an alternative to the detailed, audited accounts of the company. • The financial information provided above excludes depreciation.

23  ANNUAL REPORT COLLEGE ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS † 2018

MERCEDES COLLEGE, ST ALOYSIUS COLLEGE, ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE, PERTH ADELAIDE MILDURA Chair Mr Peter Broun Chair Dr Susan Holoubek Chair Mr Greg Leslie Deputy Chair Ms Freda Crucitti Principal Ms Paddy McEvoy Deputy Chair Ms Maria Carrazza Principal Mrs Kerrie Fraser Council Member Mr Justin Lokhorst Principal Mrs Marg Blythman Council Member Sr Elizabeth Nicholls RSM Council Member Prof Nicholas Procter Council Member Mrs Anita Erlandsen Council Member Dr Sue Byrne Council Member Sr Marie Ralph RSM Council Member Mr Nigel Hoyle Council Member Ms Amanda Sparks Council Member Ms Yvonne McKernan Council Member Mrs Toni Spooner Council Member Ms Amanda Meloni Council Member Ms Lisa Dallow Council Member Mrs Beth Graham Council Member Mr Ian Barter (College Bursar) Council Member Ms Josephine King Council Member Ms Emma Lord Minute Secretary Mrs Chris Kelly Business Manager Mr Steve Andrews Council Member Mrs Andrea McDonald Minute Secretary Ms Doreen Maiello Deputy Principal Dr Tony Finn Deputy Principal Mr Greg Kluske ACADEMY OF MARY IMMACULATE, In attendance: FITZROY ST ALOYSIUS COLLEGE, NORTH Business Manager Mr David Lim Chair Mr James Baker MELBOURNE Minute Secretary Mrs Tracy Aston Deputy Chair Ms Anne Walsh Chair Mr Rick Wight Principal Sr Mary Moloney RSM Principal Ms Mary Farah OUR LADY OF MERCY COLLEGE, Council Member Sr Carole McDonald RSM Council Member Mr David Skeels Council Member Mr Bernard Dobson Council Member Ms Maria Ruberto HEIDELBERG Council Member Ms Deni Hexter Council Member Dr Wendy Bower Chair Mr Christopher Conroy Council Member Ms Leanne Abela Council Member Mr Drew Parkinson Principal Ms Judith Weir Council Member Dr Timothy Lightfoot Council Member Ms Anthea Bartlett Council Member Ms Carmel Abrahams Council Member Mr Paul Merrigan Council Member Mr Barry Plattfuss Council Member Sr Eileen Ann Daffy RSM Council Member Mrs Nancy Cover Council Member Ms Joanne Mizis Council Member Ms Philippa Harding Council Member Mr Paul Finneran Business Manager Mr Jonathan Stringfellow Council Member Mrs Deborah Houston Business Manager Mr Andrew Baker Council Member Mr Paul McEvey Council Member Mr Dane Totham SACRED HEART COLLEGE, Business Manager Mr Nicolas Sulzberger SACRED HEART COLLEGE, KYNETON Minute Secretary Ms Candice Wilson GEELONG Chair Mr Paul Strang Chair Mr Philip Anglin Principal Mr Craig Holmes Deputy Chair Mr Anthony Baldasso Council Member Mr Brian Cooper ST BRIGID’S COLLEGE, Principal Ms Anna Negro Council Member Mr David De Grandi LESMURDIE Council Member Sr Joan Wilson RSM Council Member Mrs Yvonne Pearce Chair Sr Joan Buckham RSM Council Member Ms Gael Perry Council Member Mrs Sonya Floreani-Doherty Principal Dr Amelia Toffoli Council Member Mr Jordon Beale Council Member Mr Matthew Stewart Council Member Sr Beverley Stott RSM Council Member Ms Monica Evans Council Member Mr Jonathon Wheeler Council Member Fr Michael Separovich PP Council Member Mr Joe Fleming Council Member Mr Ian Mills (Director of Business) Council Member The Hon Mr Michael Murray QC Council Member Ms Jennifer Falco Deputy Principal Ms Debra McNaughton (Sem 1) Council Member Senator Linda Reynolds Council Member Ms Pauline Braniff Deputy Principal Ms Julie Mortimer (Sem 2) Council Member Mr David Thomasson In attendance: Council Member Mrs Siobhan Allen Director of Development, Marketing and Council Member Mr Neil Grime (Director of Business) Communications Mrs Catherine Middlemiss MOUNT LILYDALE MERCY COLLEGE Minute Secretary Mrs Pauline Guerinoni Minute Secretary Ms Angela Battaglia LILYDALE Chair Dr Jo Drummond Deputy Chair Mrs Prue Vanstan SANTA MARIA COLLEGE, CATHERINE MCAULEY COLLEGE, Principal Mr Philip Morison ATTADALE BENDIGO Council Member Mr David Hausler Chair Mrs Libby Wilkes Chair Rotating Council Members Council Member Mr Stephen MacDonald Principal Mrs Jennifer Oaten Principal Mr Brian Turner Council Member Ms Annie McCooey-Hennessy Council Member Mr Franco Andreone Council Member Mrs Fiona Russell Council Member Mrs Cassandra Read Council Member Mr Lejo Ouwendyk Council Member Sr Geraldine Larkins RSJ Council Member Mr Philip Roper Council Member Mrs Yvonne Urquhart Council Member Mr Jeff Westbrook Council Member Ms Deanne Pavey Council Member Sr Breda O’Reilly RSM Council Member Ms Maree Martini Council Member Ms Tanya Hutton Council Member Mrs Michelle Radley Council Member Mr Lee Bombardieri Business Manager Mr Dean de Munk Council Member Ms Shannon Ziegelaar Council Member Mr Tom Maher Minute Secretary Ms Kathy Broadbent In attendance: In attendance: Business Manager Mr Jim Watkins Business Manager Mr James Bennett Minute Secretary Mrs Penny Webb Deputy Principal Mr Tim Edwards Deputy Principal Mrs Trish Schofield Minute Secretary Mrs Sonja Cain

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