LORETO TOORAK
Loreto Toorak Farewells
Mr Gerard Dalbosco Chair of the Board, 2016 - 2021
It is not too great a claim to state that the legacy Gerard has left for Loreto Toorak is far-reaching, impressive, meaningful and profound. His leading and steering of so many of the Board Committees, eventually leading to leadership of the Board of Directors, has resulted in a period of Governance for our school overseeing developments and projects as inspirational as they have been far-reaching.
The School Community of Loreto Toorak expresses sincere gratitude to Gerard Dalbosco who has recently completed his six-year term as Chair of the Board. We thank Gerard for all he has contributed; and we congratulate him on all he has achieved whilst in this position.
governance - with Chairs and Directors alike - faithfully and loyally contributing to our School, according to the Mission and Vision of the Sisters of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Loreto sisters – that indeed, is a powerful combination.
Gerard accepted the position of Chair of Loreto Toorak following previous service to the School as Chair of the Finance Committee, Chair of the Investment Committee, Chair of the Engagement Committee and Chair of the Mandeville Centre Appeal, the latter a special purpose committee which, through its success, enabled the building of our acclaimed architecturally significant educational building, The Mandeville Centre.
Our culture of continuous improvement is an embedded disposition that permeates every area of our governance, operations and management. This strong culture of striving for excellence will now continue with our new Chair of the Board, Louis Chiam.
It is not too great a claim to state that the legacy Gerard Dalbosco has left for Loreto Toorak is similarly far-reaching, impressive, meaningful and profound. His leadership in steering so many of the Board Committees, culminating in the Board of Directors, has resulted in a period of Governance for our school overseeing developments and projects as inspirational as they have been far-reaching. Gerard, together with the Board of Directors, Chairs of Commitees and members can be proud to have supported many landmark achievements; The construction of the Mandeville Centre, the planning and commencement of the St George’s Re-Development project, the growth and management of the Give a Girl a Dream Fund, the development and launch of Strategy 2025, leadership of the process and appointment of a new Principal for 2022, and presiding over the continued improvement of the school in every area of operation. Over the years, Loreto Toorak has been served well in our 6
Loreto Toorak continues to strive to firmly establish and confirm our reputation as one of the leading Schools in Australia. Pictured: Incoming Chair of the board, Louis Chiam, Loreto Toorak benefactor, Peter Walsh and Gerard Dalbosco
DR SUSAN STEVENS PRINCIPAL
