G overnance Commitee Report

Governance Committee Report

Governance Committee Members: Mr Ken Gordon Dr Dan Hooley Ms Kym Fortescue Ms Tracy Gliddon Mr David Chan The Governance Committee is responsible for reviewing and renewing school policies, as well as ensuring prudent and transparent leadership of the School. A focus of the Committee’s work in 2019 was reviewing the school’s operational policies and procedures to ensure they remain relevant and valid. The review covered a range of policies, including workplace discrimination, corporate fundraising, OH&S and Admissions. The Committee would like to thank Mr Mark Hemphill, Head of School and the School Executive for their constructive engagement and commitment to developing and implementing the highest standards of administration. A Strategic Planning day was held in October, attended by members of the Board and the school’s leadership team. The planning session provided an opportunity to assess the current situation and clarify the future direction of the school. Dr Joseph Lee

Chair of Development Committee The Nomination Committee continued its work in 2019, through which two new governors were appointed; Ms

Jenny Huang and Ms Kym Fortescue. Ms Fortescue has kindly volunteered her time and expertise to serve on the Governance Committee.

In November, for the second consecutive year, the AISFL Board was nominated for and awarded the Hong Kong Institute of Directors Award for Board of the Year (NotFor-Profit category).

The award is testament to and reflective of our School’s unique offering of an Australian education in an international context, our multicultural student body, and our school’s commitment to providing a wellrounded, balanced and happy learning environment for our students.

It was an honour and a privilege to serve as Chair of the Governance Committee in 2019. I thank my fellow Committee governors who have served alongside me this year. I wish the incoming Chair of the committee every success in the role. I am very confident they will be well-supported by the very capable and dedicated committee in all ongoing duties.

I look forward to maintaining a connection with AISHK and its continued success under the guidance of the AISFL Board.