Mentone Grammar Community Report 2023

CELEBRATING OUR CENTENARY.

OUR VISION

Our Vision is to develop resilient young people with a wide range of skills, interests, and attributes to find their place in an ever-changing world, through a leading educational environment which challenges and motivates within a caring community.

OUR MISSION

Our Mission is to provide our students with a dynamic learning environment in which well-resourced and committed staff lead engaging academic, wellbeing and cocurricular programs.

OUR VALUES

Mentone Grammar is an Anglican school, and we welcome students of all backgrounds and religious beliefs. We are committed to our strong Values of Caring, Respect, Integrity, Endeavour, Service, Discipline and Resilience which are embedded in the life of our School every day.

We acknowledge the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the lands where Mentone Grammar now stands and recognise that these have always been places of teaching and learning. We pay respect to their Elders – past, present, and emerging and acknowledge the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have played and will continue to play in our country.

STUDENT REFLECTIONS VCE RESULTS CLASS OF 2023 FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

STUDENT ACADEMIC PROGRESSION

CELEBRATING CENTENARY STUDENTS FROM THE CHAIR

BAYVIEW PRECINCT OPENING

FACILITIES STAFF REGISTER

FROM THE CHAIR

As my Board colleagues and I witnessed the success of the School’s centenary activities, it highlighted the incredible community we are so proud to serve and the important role we play in supporting the School to be the best it can be for current and future generations.

In 2023, one of the most significant tasks of the School Board was that of appointing a new Principal. After an extensive and rigorous search process we appointed Mr Andy Müller, who was the standout candidate and the best choice for Mentone Grammar. We look forward to working with him in the years ahead.

Also central to the Board’s role is to ask thoughtful and insightful questions, bring fresh perspectives to decision-making and to encourage reinvestment in our people, resources and facilities. Projects like the Creativity Centre and the Bayview Campus learning precinct, which is the most extensive building project ever approved by the Board, are great examples of our reinvestment for the future. We understand the disruption the Bayview build has caused, and we thank our community for its patience and understanding. At the time of writing, it is a delight to see the precinct open and providing a dynamic learning space for our Years 7 and 8 students.

Another important aspect of Board leadership is being open to feedback and the ongoing expansion of our knowledge of the School and the environment in which we operate. I regularly enjoy conversations with members of the School community to gain a better understanding of key issues. The Board Immersion Day in Term 3 provided the perfect opportunity for us to see the School in action and to hear directly from students about what’s important to them and potential areas for improvement. This was an invaluable experience for every Board member. I thank Principal, Mal

Cater, the Year 9 students who provided a wonderful lunch, our Year 11 student guides, and all those students and staff members we met throughout the day. What struck me most is how our ‘Happy, Healthy & High Achieving’ philosophy genuinely plays out across the School. I truly believe that Mentone Grammar is a place where every student can flourish, where they can explore new passions and interests, and where they are supported and encouraged by knowledgeable, caring staff to ultimately find their own definition of ‘Happy, Healthy & High Achieving’.

Our series of centenary events engaged over 3500 people. We welcomed alumni who have not had the opportunity to visit the School in 25 years, we had visitors from across Australia and around the world attend a variety of events and it was wonderful to see our students proudly wear their centenary pins, knowing that they are part of history and will be Mentonians for life. On behalf of the Board, I thank every staff member for the hard work and dedication they showed across every facet of the School. I thank our students for making us proud through all manner of endeavours, and the many parents, alumni and community friends who supported and engaged with us in 2023. Finally, I thank Mal Cater for his outstanding leadership now that he has finally hung up his gown. As we begin a new century with a new Principal, we can be proud of all that we have done and look forward with optimism to the next 100 years.

Mentone Grammar is fortunate to be served by a voluntary Board of professionals and business leaders who are committed to the advancement of education and passionate about the School.

MENTONE

GRAMMAR SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2023

Ross Joblin (CHAIR)

Sally Buckley

Amanda Codila

Jeff Connolly

Chris Hewison

Darren Murphy

Rev. Kevin Pedersen

Troy Riley

Geoff Ryan AM

Kylie Watson-Wheeler

Attendees

Mal Cater – Principal

Jarrod O’Neill – Deputy Principal

Nicole Bradshaw – Director of Business (Sem 1)

Scott Butler – Director of Business (Sem 2)

RISK AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE

Troy Riley (Chair)

Jeff Connolly

Darren Murphy

Attendees

Mal Cater – Principal

Jarrod O’Neill – Deputy Principal

Nicole Bradshaw – Director of Business (Sem 1)

Scott Butler – Director of Business (Sem 2)

Julie Aarons – Finance Manager

Yana Hall – Director of Risk and Compliance

AN OUTSTANDING LEADER FOR AN OUTSTANDING SCHOOL

As a former student, teacher and Principal, it is impossible to do justice to the incredible contribution Mal Cater has made over his lifetime of dedicated service to the School.

When Mal began his tenure as Principal in late 2006, he inherited a school unsettled by the move to coeducation. He was tasked with preserving Mentone Grammar’s many traditions, whilst transforming it into a contemporary coeducational place of innovation and future thinking and, ultimately, restoring community faith in the School.

Working in partnership with the Board, Mal and my predecessors, Simon Appel OAM and later Geoff Ryan AM, began the development and implementation of four significant strategic phases that saw a new focus on Learning and Teaching excellence, an ambitious Master Plan to reinvigorate the entire campus, as well as extensive and balanced growth in student numbers.

Thanks to the hard work of Mal and the School’s dedicated staff, Mentone Grammar is now an employer of choice, it sits among the leading schools in the State for VCE and is the preferred

school for many families with a waitlist of over 3000 students, registered from now until 2036. We are fortunate to have a cohesive, passionate community that cares deeply about the success of the School, and most importantly believes in our commitment to develop ‘Happy, Healthy and High Achieving’ students.

As a Board, we honour Mal for his leadership over the past 17 years, and especially for his strong sense of duty in postponing his retirement, planned for 2020, to lead the School through the toughest of times.

Mal the Principal will be remembered for many things, including the positive way he engaged with students, always personable and with great humour. He made them feel special and known which in turn engendered genuine respect from students and parents alike.

From a Board perspective, it has been a pleasure to work with someone who has all the capabilities of a true ‘CEO’. He not only understood the changing needs of the School from an educational perspective; he understood the needs and priorities of running a multi-million-dollar business and the complex balance between managing growth and maintaining the core functions and values of the School. It was also Mal’s

vision and foresight that led the Board to support key projects over recent years that have had such a major impact on the School, including the Creativity Centre and the new Bayview Campus learning precinct.

I have no doubt Mal’s enduring legacy will be the way in which he has shaped, what is now, one of the State’s leading coeducational schools. I am grateful for the generous care and attention he took during 2023 to consolidate, prepare and ready the School for a new Principal in 2024.

To Mal, from the Board and every member of the Mentone Grammar community, we thank you.

Labore et Honore.

ROSS JOBLIN CHAIR

PROPERTY COMMITTEE

Chris Hewison (Chair)

Geoff Ryan AM

Rev. Kevin Pederson

Sally Buckley

Attendees

Mal Cater – Principal

Jarrod O’Neill – Deputy Principal

Nicole Bradshaw – Director of Business (Sem 1)

Scott Butler – Director of Business (Sem 2)

Andrew Baillie – Property Manager

BOARD NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

Amanda Codila (Chair)

Ross Joblin

Kylie Watson-Wheeler

MENTONE GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Simon Appel OAM (Chair)

Troy Riley

Peter Royston

Geoff Ryan AM Kylie Watson-Wheeler

Attendees

Mal Cater – Principal

Jarrod O’Neill – Deputy Principal

Nicole Bradshaw – Director of Business (Sem 1)

Scott Butler – Director of Business (Sem 2)

Throughout our celebrations we honoured the many, many people who helped to shape Mentone Grammar and, somewhat poetically, we also farewelled our longserving and incredibly dedicated Principal, Mal Cater.

Together, our students and staff honoured these significant events with remarkable flair. I was particularly proud to be in the audience at the Palais Theatre for the Centenary Showcase in July. This event was a masterful feat of planning, countless hours of rehearsing, logistics and collective effort from students, staff and alumni, which culminated in an unforgettable show. This event set the standard for a full calendar of dance, drama and music productions that were each a testament to Mentone Grammar’s esteemed reputation in the performing arts. In amongst these highlights we saw students and staff push the bar higher across all campuses: in sport with premierships, high participation and new records, with outstanding academic achievements, and student engagement in School culture and cocurricular events.

Behind the scenes, our Executive Team continued to progress and, in some cases, complete Mentone Grammar’s 2020-2024 Strategic Plan. The six directives include:

■ Quality Teaching

■ Empowering Learners

■ Personal and Organisation Wellbeing

■ Digital Transformation

■ Celebrating our Centenary

■ The Next 100 Years.

FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

There is no doubt that 2023 was a momentous year for our School. We celebrated our 100-year milestone; marking the incredible journey of a small bayside school that was established in 1923 for local boys, to a leading coeducational independent school that welcomes students from near and far.

In support of these objectives and our growing student population, the School saw the development of its largest capital works project to date, the Bayview Campus learning precinct for Years 7 & 8. It is a magnificent space that has impacted positively upon the above directives.

In 2023, we also welcomed a new sports leadership team, to continue to cultivate excellence and engagement at all levels of sport within and beyond the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria (AGSV/APS) program.

In November, the School proudly launched its new-look uniform, the Centenary Collection. The reimagined designs and range have been created to better suit a contemporary coeducational school for our new century.

Our growth in enrolments over the past years led to the establishment of two new Houses to our pastoral care structure to ensure that, as the School grows, we maintain the same level of individual care and connection that is imperative to the wellbeing of our students. Clark House was named in honour of the leadership and legacy left by former legendary Headmaster (1988-2004), Neville J. Clark MC OAM. Johnston House honours the School’s first full-time female member of staff and Acting Headmistress, Bessie Johnston (1936-1945).

A key feature of our Centenary year was that of our students’ voice. In learning and teaching, we created collegiate opportunities to ensure our students had increased and ongoing agency in their education. We also strengthened our student leadership program by doubling the number of Head Prefects from two to four. This better reflected the increasingly diverse nature of our School and ensured that these leading students had a meaningful impact in shaping the future of the School during their tenure.

Mentone Grammar is also well-known for its complementary leadership program – the Australian Army Cadet (AAC) program. This year, the School also celebrated the Unit’s 80-year milestone of developing confident, resilient young recruits with an array of impressive leadership qualities and exceptional outdoor skills. The Mentone Grammar Cadet Program remains as popular today and continues to be a formative, integral part of student life at Mentone.

As we celebrated and farewelled Principal, Mal Cater, we extended a warm welcome to incoming Principal, Andy Müller, who will lead the next chapter of our School’s great story. Andy is an experienced and respected educational leader, and we look forward to supporting him in this role.

Thank you to our community of families and Mentonians (alumni) for providing an incredible network of support for our students’ education, for attending our events and celebrations and for cultivating such a strong, caring and inclusive community.

... we extended a warm welcome to incoming Principal, Andy Müller, who will lead the next chapter of our School’s great story.

THANK YOU, MAL FROM EVERYONE AT MENTONE GRAMMAR

On behalf of Mentone Grammar, I extend a heartfelt thank you to Principal, Malcolm ‘Mal’ Cater (Class of 1981) who concluded his 17 years of service as Principal of our School at the end of 2023. There was no more fitting way to honour his longstanding connection and extensive contribution than sharing his farewell with his beloved School’s Centenary year.

From joining the School as a Year 6 student in 1975 to being appointed as Principal at the end of 2006, Mal endeared himself to the community with his warmth, compassion and characteristic fun and good humour. He has been an incredibly strong leader, who persistently navigated the School through many years of continued success, as well as major changes such as: the transition to coeducation, the pandemic as well as an impressive campaign of capital works projects, just to name a few.

It was a pleasure to attend both the formal and less formal farewell events for Mal throughout the year. They were great moments of celebration and reflection for a tremendous life of service and dedication for a place that means so much to him and to us. His legacy will be indelible, and we are so grateful for the great School we have today, a result of his contemporary vision, hard work and bold leadership.

Thank you, Mal.

LABORE ET HONORE

JARROD O’NEILL DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

The operations of the School are managed by the Executive Committee, which comprised the following leaders for the Centenary year:

EXECUTIVE CORPORATE STRUCTURE

Malcolm J. Cater

B Bus (Acc), Dip Ed, MACE, MACEL, MLM Ed, MAICD

Principal

Jarrod O’Neill

M Ed (School Leadership), B App Sc, Grad Dip Sports Sc

Deputy Principal

Nicole Bradshaw (Term 1)

MBA (Exec), B Bus (Acc), CPA, Grad Cert PsychRisk GAICD

Director of Business

Scott Butler (Semester 2)

B Bus (Acc) Director of Business

James Walton

M Ed (Leadership and Management), BA (Hons) English Studies, PGCE Secondary English Director of Learning & Teaching

Alisa McAlpine Grad Dip Business (Human Resources) Director of People and Culture

Katya Dunham

BSc BioMedSci (Hons) Director of Advancement

Yana Hall

BA (Business Administration) MA (Ergonomics, Health and Safety), GAICD

Director of Risk and Compliance

Cameron Lancaster

M Ed (Leadership and Management), B ASc (Digital Technology), Dip Ed Director of School Operations

Jess Richards

B Ed, B (Teach) Head of Eblana

Mary Craven

M Ed (Leadership and Wellbeing), Post Grad, B Ed Head of Riviera

Dan Newton

B AppSc (Human Movement), Dip Ed, M Ed (Leadership) Head of Bayview

Julie James

B App Sport Sc (Hons) Head of Greenways

Jason Mann

M Ed (Management), B App Sci, (Mathematics), Grad Dip Ed Head of Frogmore

FAREWELL TO MR CATER AWARDS CELEBRATION EVENING NOVEMBER 2023

STUDENT REFLECTIONS

Mr Cater has spent much of his life dedicated to Mentone Grammar, from the years he spent studying here as a student, to teaching for 11 years, serving as Deputy Headmaster, and as the Principal for the past 17 years. The lasting impact of his leadership is evident throughout the whole school, from the refurbishment and growth of the ELC, the increase of students and development of play spaces for Eblana, and the new buildings across all campuses.

Not only was Mr Cater involved in the physical enhancements of the School, but also the launch of programs such as the Year 8 International Learning Journey, the new Riviera Campus, the Greenways Café and the Vocational Major program in Frogmore.

As we gather to congratulate and award winners on their efforts throughout the year, it is perfectly fitting that we take a moment to reflect upon the extraordinary accomplishments of our retiring Principal and mentor, Mr Mal Cater. Over the course of his tenure, he has constantly dedicated his time, energy, and heart to this School, leaving a legacy that will inspire generations to come.

Mr Cater’s resilience and adaptability have been instrumental in ensuring the continued progress of our School. Enrolments have flourished under his guidance, a testament to the trust and confidence parents have in the educational experience offered at Mentone Grammar. The development of Shoreham Camp, including the new classroom and multipurpose space, reflects Mr Cater’s commitment to creating meaningful and enriching experiences beyond the classroom.

On the sporting front, the improvements to Keysborough Playing Fields, with resurfaced ovals, upgraded tennis courts and installed lighting, have provided our students with top-notch facilities to nurture their athletic talents.

One of Mr Cater’s passions, which he nurtured, is the Army Cadet program, as he made the effort to visit the annual camp at Puckapunyal every year, witnessing the growth in size of the unit despite it only being compulsory for Year 9s.

On a personal note, from myself and my brothers, Mr Cater has been an integral part of our education. Mr Cater’s mentorship, his advice and his eagerness to lend an ear and to always offer the time of day, no matter how busy he might be, is a testament to his selfless character. Beyond the materialistic developments of the School, Mentone Grammar will be forever grateful for the strong relationships and dynamics he has built throughout the School.

Thank you Mr Cater, for your unwavering belief in our academic and career goals and for your support as a great mentor.

SIOBHAN P YEAR 10 2023

This is not a school with a focus only on academia, but rather a place where everyone feels that they are part of a community. Mr Cater has overseen the development of a school focused on a ‘Happy, Healthy and High Achieving’ policy. Mr Cater epitomises the seven School Values, always demonstrating these in his own interactions and in his commitment to ensuring positive student progress and development.

INTEGRITY RESPECT CARING RESILIENCE SERVICE DISCIPLINE ENDEAVOUR

Mr Cater has often referred to the School as a village that we all belong to, and perhaps the greatest strength of his tenure as Principal has been his ability to unite this village, bringing us all along for the ride and leaving no one behind.

To enhance the academic achievement of students at Mentone Grammar, Mr Cater has led the focus on student data tracking. This has greatly benefited academic standards within the School and led to an overall improvement in students’ VCE results. Additionally, Mr Cater strengthened student leadership within the School by introducing a studentcentred approach to voting and electing leaders. He has also been instrumental in refining the learning enrichment and learning enhancement structures, further serving individual student needs.

Like many leaders during the pandemic, Mr Cater had to swiftly reshape Mentone Grammar’s educational delivery and accessibility to an online platform.

At a time when many were feeling quite overwhelmed, Mr Cater provided a positive educational direction and a sense of calm in the chaos.

Mr Cater’s strong focus on Work Health Safety and the introduction of Risk and Compliance departments have created a safe and secure environment. Again, this is not merely to serve legislative requirements, but because student safety and wellbeing really matter to Mr Cater, at a fundamental level. So too, the expansion of counselling services within the School demonstrates Mr Cater’s

genuine commitment and investment in the wellbeing and welfare of everyone at the School. Mr Cater also extended and augmented the growing organisation chart to provide increased opportunities for staff.

Mr Cater has always valued the importance of keeping our School connected with the core Anglican values on which the School has been built. In keeping with his commitment to fostering global learners, Mr Cater oversaw the introduction of sequential Learning Journeys, which opened perspectives on how other cultures function.

Recently, with the introduction of two new Houses, Mr Cater continues to enhance the sporting and competitive potential of this School.

While it is sad to see such an inspiring career come to an end, we are all reminded personally of the unequivocal positive influence that Mr Cater has had on all of us. Our family has been closely connected to the School in various ways and we are all extremely grateful for the impact he has had.

Mr Cater, your career has embodied ‘Labore et Honore’. Go well and thank you Mr Cater.

FINN G YEAR 10 2023

CELEBRATING

100 YEARS

THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL COMMUNITY FOR JOINING US IN THE MANY CELEBRATIONS AND FOR MAKING 2023 SUCH A MEMORABLE YEAR.

appreciate Mentone Grammar’s unique story.

Marking Founders’ Day on Friday 3 March 2023, the celebrations began with a Centenary Art Exhibition, an impressive gallery of community artworks and the much-awaited launch of the School’s coffee table book: The Changing Face of Mentone Grammar – 100 Great Stories.

The following Sunday many gathered to acknowledge the School’s Anglican history in a special church service led by current School Chaplains, Rev. Andrew Stewart and Rev. Michael Prabaharan in St Augustine’s Chapel. Off campus, our golfers enjoyed a perfect day on the green at Woodlands Golf Club.

On a massive ‘Welcome Back Weekend’, our sports community, old and new, enjoyed a return to Keysborough Playing Fields for a multi-sport exhibition between the School’s Firsts teams and alumni teams.

The weekend saw the return of countless alumni, from each of the generations, enjoy a magnificent reunion lunch on campus. After a long lunch, many enjoyed revisiting and touring the ever-changing school grounds and buildings.

The performing arts had their moment in a spectacular mid-year concert showcase of both current and past stars at the Palais Theatre in St Kilda. A surprise performance of the night included, Mal the Musical, an entertaining tribute to outgoing Principal, Mal Cater.

It was then with great glitz and glamour that the community enjoyed a night out at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre for the Centenary Gala Ball in August.

The festivities concluded with a relaxing family-friendly Centenary Family Picnic and Movie Night on a picturesque Frogmore Oval in November.

It was a wonderful year that saw over 3500 friends return to the School.

ART SHOW GOLF

A NEW UNIFORM FOR A NEW CENTURY

The School’s Centenary in 2023 marked an exciting new era for our School – one defined by a contemporary and progressive coeducational model. As such, we took our distinctive School colours of navy blue, gold and white and recreated a suite of uniform items to best reflect changing student needs and community expectations.

We were excited to launch the Mentone Grammar Centenary Collection in November. Following many months of design, review and community feedback, award-winning Australian designer, Jonathan Ward, worked with our suppliers Noone and OnTrack Sportswear to reimagine the formal uniform and the core PE uniform.

The Centenary Collection delivers on three important considerations:

■ GENDER-NEUTRAL: students may select uniform items that best suit them regardless of gender. Different cuts and styles (e.g. tailored and relaxed) enable students to select items that best suit their own body type and personal preference.

■ ALL SEASON: our new wardrobe approach includes a range of flexible, layering options so students may wear items all year if they prefer, which also reduces the cost for families.

■ COMFORT: we have improved the fabrics, fit and texture of items so they are more practical and comfortable to wear.

By drawing on the inspiration of the past, and embracing the needs of today’s students, the Centenary Collection will continue to be quintessentially Mentone Grammar and a uniform all our students can wear with confidence and pride.

KATYA DUNHAM DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT

Research shows that students who dress professionally actually do better at school and that dressing smartly gives people a broader perspective. School uniforms also plays a key role in promoting pride, self-confidence, and a feeling of belonging within the School community, contributing to that sense of inclusion and positive wellbeing.

Maintaining standards around appearance is not about squashing individuality, it is about creating boundaries as well as equity, safety and practicality for the School environment.

OUR NEW BAYVIEW LEARNING PRECINCT OPENS!

AMONGST THE CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS, THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BAYVIEW CAMPUS LEARNING PRECINCT WAS EXCITING TO WATCH. THE UNIQUE BUILD, ABOVE AND BELOW THE GROUND IS (AT THE TIME OF WRITING) NOW COMPLETE AND HAS EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS OF OUR YEARS 7 & 8 STAFF AND STUDENTS.

THE BAYVIEW CAMPUS LEARNING PRECINCT HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST BUILDING PROJECT TO DATE. THE DEVELOPMENT NOW ENABLES THE SCHOOL TO SIMULTANEOUSLY EXPAND ITS FACILITIES TO MEET GROWING DEMAND, WHILE ALSO CREATING SMALLER AND MORE INTIMATE SPACES FOR THE STUDENTS TO FEEL AT HOME.

The building primarily accommodates our Bayview students (Years 7 & 8). However, the design includes shared resources to benefit all students, including:

■ tech advanced classrooms

■ comfortable learning lounges, meeting pods and breakout spaces

■ a landscaped rooftop social space

■ a well-equipped science laboratory

■ Multipurpose synthetic sports field

■ a Bayview Administration Centre

■ a landscaped Bayview Quad and Wellness Island

■ a spacious multipurpose gym and presentation space

■ beautiful changeroom areas.

A key deliverable of the project was to ease local traffic flow for the School’s wider community. This has been achieved with an additional kiss-and-go drive-through area along with a considerable staff carpark hidden beneath a large versatile sporting field.

The main building, undercroft and landscaping were completed during Term 2, 2024. At the time of writing, there is additional works continuing along Naples Road to add significantly more play space and a secure bicycle compound.

The School Executive extends its sincere thanks to the community for its patience as it navigated this momentous build. Special thanks go to the School’s Property and Maintenance team and to the construction team for their tireless efforts in overcoming adverse weather conditions and unavoidable challenges to see that our Bayview students can enjoy their magnificent new home for generations to come.

CAMERON LANCASTER DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

STAFF

IN 2023, 333 STAFF MEMBERS CONTRIBUTED TO AND ACTIVELY SUPPORTED MENTONE GRAMMAR’S RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL, WELLBEING AND OPERATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE SCHOOL’S CENTENARY YEAR.

STAFF PROFILE

The School employed 231 academic staff members, 37 academic support staff and 65 operations staff.

Mentone Grammar staff comprised:

■ 69% teaching staff

■ 12% teaching support staff

■ 19% operations staff.

In 2023, no staff members, who identify as Indigenous, worked at the School.

In 2023, 33% of the academic staff worked part-time. This enabled staff the opportunity to blend their professional and family responsibilities. For other staff, working part-time enabled them to assist with the care of their parents, return to work after extended leave or facilitate specific transition to retirement plans. This created some job-share opportunities.

The Mentone Grammar 2023 Staff Register comprised 71% female and 29% male staff members with the gender composition varying between the different campuses, year levels, faculties and operational departments.

STAFF ATTENDANCE & RETENTION

There were 186 academic days in the 2023 school year with academic staff attending an amount commensurate to their full-time or part-time fraction. In total, academic staff were absent for an average of four days in 2023. Absences included Personal Leave that included Sick and Carer’s Leave and Moving Days, as required. Extended Personal Leave, Bereavement and Compassionate Leave were also approved in 2023. Long Service Leave is not considered an absence, but rather planned leave, therefore it has not been included in the calculations.

Long Service Leave may be taken by long-term staff members after 7.5 years of service to our School community.

The turnover rate of academic staff in 2023 was 18.92%, which equates to an 81.08% retention rate.

ACADEMIC STAFF QUALIFICATIONS

All teachers at Mentone Grammar are registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). A full register of Teaching staff and their qualifications are listed as an addendum to this Community Report. Annually, staff are invited to advise of any additional formal qualifications they have successfully completed since commencing at the School. Formal qualifications of all staff members are also listed annually in our School yearbook, The Mentonian

SUPERVISING PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS

Mentone Grammar reinvigorated its program of hosting and supervising Pre-Service Teachers in 2022. In 2023 a Teacher Development specialist position was created to induct and mentor all new teaching staff and pre-service teachers at Mentone Grammar. The Pre-Service program is an opportunity for our teachers to give back and enrich the education sector by guiding, coaching and shadowing the next generation of teachers. We recognise the reciprocal benefits, that learning runs both ways from the teacher to the pre-service teacher and vice versa, as the emerging teachers expose our teachers to new methodologies, research and technologies. Hosting university students also provides the School with the opportunity to identify high quality Graduates for future vacancies. In 2023, Mentone Grammar hosted 24 pre-service teachers from Victorian Tertiary Institutions including the University of Melbourne, Monash University, Deakin University and Swinburne University.

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Professional Learning continued to be available for all staff, both academic and operational, in 2023. Teaching staff at the School participated in regular Teacher Learning Communities with a focus on their pedagogical practice, alongside regular professional learning within their Faculties, and this was complemented by access to a range of external Professional Learning opportunities that addressed their specific goals and learning priorities. Staff were encouraged to identify and attend targeted professional learning in line with the strategic direction of the School.

The School invested $247,441.97 in professional learning for staff in 2023, which equated to an average of $743.06 per staff member.

EXAMPLES OF FORMAL AND INFORMAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING UNDERTAKEN IN 2023 INCLUDED:

TEACHING AND LEARNING FOCUS

Professional Learning undertaken:

■ Post Graduate, Graduate and Certificate IV qualifications

■ Visible Learning: formative assessment and feedback

■ Peer classroom observations and feedback

■ Learning walks

■ VCE curriculum updates: Examiners’ Reports and Study Designs

■ Data interpretation

■ Curriculum development

■ Literacy and Reading

■ Numeracy

■ Coaching

■ Early Childhood Education

■ Team Building

■ Internal conferences: including guest speakers and workshops on curriculum development and skill enhancement (face-to-face and online)

■ Subjects or Year Level workshops: facilitated by internal staff or by relevant professional associations.

■ Local, interstate and international educational leadership and development conferences (in person or online).

STUDY ASSISTANCE

Following on from 2022 where 10 staff continued or completed additional post graduate Masters Level studies, in 2023 one staff member studied and completed their Masters studies. That staff member was supported financially with a study assistance payment to contribute toward their university tuition fees, with the premise of sharing knowledge and skills with Faculty colleagues.

WELLBEING FOCUS (INCLUDING ONLINE)

■ Student Health, Pastoral Care and Wellbeing

■ RULER Program

■ The Resilience Project

■ R U OK? Day

■ Mental Health First Aid

■ Students with Additional Needs.

GOVERNANCE FOCUS (INCLUDING ONLINE)

■ Governance Compliance (biannual)

■ Induction Program for New Staff

■ Mentone Grammar Executive Team and Middle Management conferences

■ Educational Leadership and Management forums

■ Child Safe Standards training sessions (annual requirement 333 participants)

■ Occupational Health and Safety updates

■ School Law, Governance and Compliance

■ MG Policies and Procedures

■ Emergency Management (annual requirement 333 participants).

All staff members were expected to prepare a report or presentation to share their professional learning with relevant colleagues so that the benefit of attending and the return on investment on the training is maximised across the School.

Staff continued to attend ongoing First Aid and health related training sessions facilitated by our accredited School Nurses and agencies.

In total:

■ 131 staff completed Apply First Aid (Level II)

■ 254 staff completed CPR training

■ 168 staff completed Emergency Management of Allergy and Anaphylaxis training.

STUDENTS

OUR MENTONE GRAMMAR FAMILIES RESIDE IN A NUMBER OF BAYSIDE AND SURROUNDING SUBURBS.

BEAUMARIS 21.3%

CHELTENHAM 11.3%

BLACK ROCK 8.2%

SANDRINGHAM 5.8%

BENTLEIGH/EAST BENTLEIGH 4.8%

HIGHETT 4.3%

MORDIALLOC 4.3%

BRIGHTON/ BRIGHTON EAST 3.8%

PARKDALE 3.5%

ASPENDALE 3.5%

HAMPTON/HAMPTON EAST 3.5%

MENTONE 3%

In 2023, there were no International students enrolled at the School.

STUDENT RETENTION OVER TIME

■ Total number of students who began Year 9 in 2020: 192

■ At the end of 2020, 5 Year 9 students had left the School.

■ At the end of 2021, 8 Year 10 students had left the School.

■ At the end of 2023, 4 Year 11 students had left the School.

■ At the end of Year 12, 175 of the 192 students who had attended Mentone Grammar in Year 9 completed their VCE/VM at the School.

■ By 2023, 51 students had joined the School as 2 26 students completed Year 12.

KEYSBOROUGH 2.4%

WATERWAYS 1.7%

DINGLEY VILLAGE 1.3%

OTHER 17.3%

STUDENT ATTENDANCE

In 2023, Mentone Grammar student attendance levels were consistent across all year levels.

Whole School average attendance: 92.02%.

Attendance at Mentone Grammar is managed by House/Mentor roll call each morning and an electronic classroom roll is marked at the beginning of each class. Classroom teachers reconcile their class attendance with the School absentee list daily. Discrepancies are addressed by the Campus administrators, on a daily basis, in Eblana, Riviera, Bayview, Greenways and Frogmore campuses. SCHOOL STUDENT POPULATION (BY

WELLBEING

CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY

OUR CENTENARY YEAR WAS A REMARKABLE TIME TO REFLECT UPON THE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS MADE WITHIN OUR SCHOOL’S STUDENT WELLBEING PROGRAM AND IN BUILDING STRONG CONNECTIONS WITHIN ITS COMMUNITY.

A pivotal aspect of Mentone Grammar’s approach to wellbeing is its emphasis on building connections between students, families, teachers, colleagues, the community and the School Board. This interconnectedness creates a nurturing environment where every student feels known, cared for and supported in their personal and academic endeavours.

One of the School’s programs that exemplifies this commitment is the Mentor system. This program is designed to build strong, personal relationships between students and mentors, who provide guidance and support throughout a student’s journey at Mentone Grammar. These relationships go beyond academics; they foster a sense of belonging and provide a safe space for students to openly discuss their views and aspirations.

In a changing world, where young people face a multitude of challenges, Mentone Grammar is proactive in addressing these issues. Students participate in an engaging and supportive Mentor program that explores contemporary issues. These programs equip students with essential life skills, enhance their emotional intelligence, and prepare them for personal and academic achievement.

The RULER Program from Yale University is well embedded in our Mentor program introduced in the ELC, until Year 8. The RULER approach continues to focus on developing emotional intelligence and language and building positive relationships whilst enhancing student and staff wellbeing.

The Holistic Wellbeing Program includes a focus on building respectful relationships and connections, cybersafety, child safety, study skills, team building and other classroom interventions, such as teaching vital social skills, teamwork, and the art of building friendships.

The School also partners with external specialist providers:

■ Mental health and Mindset (Nic Newling, the Champions and Think, Set, Go)

■ Career pathways and study skills (Darren Pereira)

■ Drug and alcohol information and education (Paul Dillon and the Smashed Program)

■ Responsible behaviour and safety (Paul Cronin Foundation, RYDA road safety, Road to Zero and Spinchat)

■ Cybersafety (Project Rockit and the Cybersafety Project)

■ Respectful relations (SEED and the Stride Program).

While programs and initiatives are crucial, Mentone Grammar goes further by continually fostering a sense of community and inclusivity. Events like lunchtime board games, Harmony Day, Indigenous Celebration Day, R U OK? Day, Pride Month, International Women’s Day, family events and various House events serve to strengthen bonds among students, families, and staff.

In addition to its strong wellbeing focus, the School also offers extraordinary opportunities for leadership and personal growth through activities such as the Army Cadet program and cocurricular activities such as camps and community-based activities. These experiences include beach walks, rock climbing, outdoor adventures, interschool sports competitions, Learning Journeys, cultural immersions, incursions and skill development sessions and interstate adventures. Qualities of independence, cooperation, teamwork, cultural awareness, kindness, and support are instilled when we provide a comprehensive wellbeing and community focused program.

We continue to have access to extensive information and resources about relevant topics (mental health, cybersafety, school survival, healthy body, positive parenting,

and other special reports) impacting parents and students at: https://mentonegrammar.schooltv.me/

As we reflect on our 100-year history, we are proud of our enduring commitment to student wellbeing and community building. In a world that is constantly evolving, our School remains steadfast in its dedication to equipping students with the skills and support they need to thrive, both personally and academically.

Thank you to our caring therapy dogs, Lenny and Scout, who have provided unconditional care and support to our students and staff. Thank you to the Mentone Grammar community for its ongoing support, resilience, care, and kindness shared throughout 2023.

BRIDGITTE ROBERTS HEAD OF STUDENT WELLBEING PSYCHOLOGIST

CHILD SAFETY AT MENTONE GRAMMAR

DURING 2023, THE SCHOOL BOARD AND EXECUTIVE CONTINUED TO UPDATE AND RATIFY THE SCHOOL’S CHILD SAFETY POLICY, TO ENSURE THE SCHOOL CONTINUED ITS ‘ZERO TOLERANCE’ COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING ITS STUDENTS FROM ALL ASPECTS OF HARM.

Along with the School’s Values of Caring, Respect, Integrity, Endeavour, Service, Discipline and Resilience, the latest Child Safety Policy is guided by a number of overarching principles that drive the development and regular review of strategies, practices, policies and procedures to uphold our commitment to protect students from all forms of harm. They are:

■ All students at the School have a right to be safe and to feel safe.

■ The welfare and the best interests of the School’s students are paramount.

■ The views of students and a student’s privacy must be respected.

■ Clear expectations for appropriate behaviour by staff with students must be established, including in the Student Safety Staff Code of Conduct.

■ The safety of students is dependent upon the existence of a student safe culture.

■ Student safety awareness is embodied, promoted and openly discussed within our School community.

■ Families can participate in decisions affecting their child and they, and the School community, are engaged and informed about the School’s operations and governance.

■ Procedures are in place to screen all staff and external education providers who engage in student-connected work (whether occurring on the School grounds or at a location connected to the School).

■ Student safety is everyone’s responsibility.

■ Specific responsibilities in respect of student safety as outlined in the Student Safety Responsibilities document.

■ Annual student safety training is mandatory for all members of the Board, the Principal, staff and anyone else otherwise engaged by the School in relation to student-connected work.

■ Procedures for reporting and responding to alleged or suspected incidents of child abuse or reportable conduct (including the complaints process and supports available) are clearly communicated and accessible for all members of the School community. This includes students and otherwise, members of the school community, who must have access to information and support in a reader friendly, accessible, culturally safe and age-appropriate manner.

■ Students from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds should receive special care and support.

■ Students who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander should receive special care and support.

■ Students with a disability should receive special care and support.

■ Staff have regard for a student’s diverse circumstances and needs, so that they can provide support and respond to those who are vulnerable and to ensure equity is upheld in policy and practice.

■ Staff working with students will be suitable and supported to ensure student safety and wellbeing values are reflected in the School environment.

■ Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students in relation to visitors to the School, including third parties contracted to provide services either directly or indirectly to or for students.

YANA HALL DIRECTOR OF RISK AND COMPLIANCE

TECHNOLOGIES

OUR CENTENARY YEAR OF 2023 SAW MENTONE GRAMMAR BUILD ON SOME OF ITS ESTABLISHED DIGITAL SYSTEMS WHILST ALSO JUMPING ON THE WAVE OF AI (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE) AND THE EVER-INCREASING VARIETY OF PLATFORMS INCORPORATING THIS SIGNIFICANT CHANGE.

AI – MICROSOFT BING CHAT AND COPILOT

In alignment with the Australian Framework for Generative Artificial Intelligence in Schools, Mentone Grammar seeks to support our community in undertaking the ‘safe, ethical and responsible use of generative AI to support better school outcomes.’ We aspire to harness the potential of AI in learning and teaching, while managing the risks of the technology. Our mantra throughout is that AI should be used to enhance, not replace staff responsibility. In keeping with this imperative, guidelines were outlined and shared with staff, both teaching and administrative, to assist them in navigating what can be a challenging and ever-changing landscape.

Working parties were formed, to continually explore how staff can utilise these powerful AI systems. Beyond 2023, guidance will be offered to students about acceptable use of AI and how they can get the most from AI. Microsoft Copilot will be the focus for students as a reliable and safe AI option.

CANVAS

Canvas was launched as the School’s Learning Management System (LMS) at the beginning of 2023. Andrew Dobbyn joined us as our Digital Learning & Innovation Technical Specialist and was integral in training staff and helping them build and deliver curriculum in an effective manner. As teachers become more comfortable with the platform, they will continue to create courses that draw on a range of digital systems, to help build interactive and engaging content. As Canvas can be continually improved, year on year, the sky’s the limit for what can be achieved beyond 2023.

TECH NINJAS

At our School, we are proud to have a group of students who are passionate about technology and eager to help others with their IT needs. They are the Tech Ninjas, a student-led IT support team that provides assistance to students and staff across the School. Whether it is troubleshooting a device, setting up software, or teaching a new skill, the Tech Ninjas are always ready to lend a hand and share their expertise. They also assist students in their class and whole year levels with various IT projects and tasks, such as creating presentations, videos, digital updates and NAPLAN preparation. The Tech Ninjas are not only a valuable resource for our School community, but also a great example of leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving. We commend them for their initiative, dedication, and enthusiasm.

BAYVIEW BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

Prior to the opening of a new Bayview Campus learning precinct, a test space was setup in the senior school to train staff on the plethora of exciting technology available in every classroom in the new building. Now (at the time of writing), each space is active as a Teams Room, where staff can record content and portions of lessons from their devices. Audio is now enhanced with FrontRow microphones and speakers and classes can be connected in a range of different ways. Teachers and students now have a number of ways to share and collaborate from their own devices or by using the Samsung touch screens. It has been exciting to see the benefits this latest technology has brought to our Bayview students.

TOM CHRISTIANSEN (assisted by Microsoft Copilot) HEAD OF DIGITAL LEARNING & INNOVATION

VCE RESULTS 2023

What a fantastic accomplishment by the Class of 2023! Heartfelt congratulations to this delightful Year 12 cohort. Their demonstration of resilience and perseverance in overcoming challenges underscores the essence of success.

The level of their contribution and dedication to our School has been brilliant, and the vibrant energy and laughter they brought will be greatly missed.

A special acknowledgment goes to our exceptional staff whose tireless efforts and genuine care have been unwavering throughout the students’ time at Mentone.

Their commitment has played a pivotal role in shaping the academic and personal growth of this cohort.

As the graduates set forth on their next journey, Mentone Grammar extends its warmest wishes. The School eagerly anticipates observing the unique paths each student will tread, confident that their futures hold boundless opportunities.

Here’s to the Class of 2023, and the exciting journeys that lie ahead!

Cadet leadership 2023

TOGETHER, THE CLASS OF 2023 ACHIEVED OUTSTANDING RESULTS:

■ Median ATAR 86

■ 70% ATARs over 80

■ 21% Study Scores of 40+

■ 14 Perfect Study Scores of 50

PERFECT SCORES

■ Median Study Score 35

■ Duces – Jiahao Qian & Zitong Ren (99.90)

■ 100% VCE VM Completion

The School congratulates 9 students who, between them, achieved 14 perfect scores: Ethan Green: Legal Studies 50, Physics 50

Angus Hall: Business Management 50

Nimra Haseeb: General Mathematics 50

Blake Lamble: Physical Education 50

Ella Michell: Physical Education 50, Psychology 50

Jiahao Qian: Mathematical Methods 50, Physics 50, Specialist Mathematics 50

Aidan Rankin: Geography 50

Noemi Sniezek: General Mathematics 50, Psychology 50

Hannah Wagner: Psychology 50.

OUR YEAR 12S ALSO ENJOYED MANY OTHER CELEBRATIONS…

Involvement in drama, dance, music, art, technologies, public speaking, debating and social service programs.

Army Cadets leadership rank and promotions.

4 x AGSV premierships: touch football, cross country, athletics and swimming.

4 x shortlisted Top Class students: Jackson Kemelfield (Drama), Avelyn Reynolds (Drama), Nicholas Saunders (Drama), Gemma Hollingsworth (Drama & Theatre Studies)

A WORD FROM JIAHAO QIAN…

What are your future aspirations?

I would like to study science and data science at the University of Melbourne. [TBC]

Which accomplishments during your time in school are you most proud of?

I take immense pride in being a joint Dux of Mentone Grammar. Additionally, one of my favourite memories was our Learning Journey to Central Australia. The experience of witnessing the starry night sky was truly enchanting, and I will always cherish the fun times we had during those camps.

How did Mentone Grammar contribute to your success in achieving your goals?

The teachers at Mentone Grammar played a pivotal role in my achievements. Their unwavering support, genuine care, and hard work are truly commendable. They are always available to assist, and their dedication is truly inspiring.

What was your favourite subject during VCE?

I found chemistry to be my favorite subject. The classes were fascinating, and the content was engaging. What message would you like to convey to your teachers?

Thank you to all my teachers. Their guidance and support have been instrumental in my success. Thank you for being incredible educators who go above and beyond to make a difference in our lives.

A WORD FROM ZITONG REN…

What are your future aspirations?

My goal is to pursue a degree at the University of Melbourne, either in music or arts. [TBC]

Which accomplishments during your time at school are you most proud of?

I take great pride in being appointed as Head Prefect during the Centenary year and being recognised as the joint Dux of Mentone Grammar.

How did Mentone Grammar contribute to your success in achieving your goals?

Mentone Grammar played a significant role in my achievements. The support from both my teachers and friends, as well as the abundance of resources provided, greatly aided me in attaining the results I desired.

What was your favourite subject during VCE?

I particularly enjoyed studying English language, as it provided me with an immersive experience and allowed me to analyse real-life situations in a profound way.

What message would you like to convey to your teachers?

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all my teachers. Without your guidance, I wouldn’t have been able to achieve what I did. Your knowledge and expertise were unparalleled.

Congratulations to Mentone Grammar Duces 2023

Jiahao Qian (99.90) and Head Prefect Zitong Ren (99.90), who both achieved extraordinary academic success throughout their school years.

SPECIAL AWARDS

Tonkin Prize (English)

Zitong Ren

Ekanayake Prize (Mathematics)

Jiahao Qian

Beruldsen Prize (Physics)

Ethan Green & Jiahao Qian

Dunk Family Prize (LOTE)

James Wu

Toovey Family Award for Resilience

Tim Wang

ACADEMIC MERIT AWARDS 2023

Certificates of Excellence

James Armit

Amelie Blackham

Sienna Block

Caitlin Cooper

Makenzie Flower

Declan Fogarty

Ava Gibbons

Ethan Green Joshua Lai

Miranda McLean

Tilly Meagher

Mathieson Meakins

Elizabeth Muller

Zenas Nimorakiotakis

William Nish

Thomas O’Rourke

Keira Patron

Jiahao Qian

Zitong Ren

Eliza Schmidt

Jude Scott

Skye Shipton

Jada Stephens

Steven Wan

Jasmine Williams

CLASS OF 2023 AWARDS

Acknowledgement of the 2023

Head Prefects

Zitong Ren Eliza Schmidt Gemma Hollingsworth

Thomas O’Rourke

Excellence in Applied Learning

■ Awarded to the Year

12 student who has demonstrated ongoing commitment to vocational training, academic endeavour and personal growth within the Vocational Major (VM) program.

Fergus Rann

The Good Samaritan Prize

Mathieson Meakins & Kiera Patron

Monash Scholars Award

Jessica Chaplin

Darcy Hodgson Melrose

Priithika Sarma

The Simon Appel OAM Medal

In honour of Mr Simon Appel’s service as Chair of the Mentone Grammar Board, this award acknowledges leadership, scholarship and the broad engagement a student has had within the School. It also acknowledges the positive influence the student has had on our School community.

Emily Zallmann

SO MANY REASONS

Performing Arts Award

Nicholas Saunders

The Trevor Stevens Spirit of Mentone Grammar Award

Awarded to the Year 12 student who demonstrates ‘the spirit’ of what our School stands for.

Christian Howe

Visual Arts Award

Jessica Leembruggen

The Gibson-Roberts Memorial Prize

Awarded to the best all-round sportsman & sportswoman in Frogmore for 2023.

Thomas O’Rourke & Claudia Hollingsworth

Cadet Awards

The Ken Smith Perpetual Trophy is an annual award made to the Year 12 member of the Mentone Grammar Army Cadet Unit who is judged by the Officer Commanding to be the highest performing cadet and who demonstrates the following qualities: Exceptional leadership of peers, including the ability to maintain an appropriate and professional distance when exerting authority.

Diligence, conscientiousness and flexibility while managing responsibilities.

Superb performance under the pressure of multiple demands during Unit activities.

A caring and patient manner in all interactions with younger cadets and respectful, cooperative interactions with Officers of the Unit.

2023 Recipient:

Patrick Riley

Company A Award

Amiens Medal

Ella Mahoney (Year 12)

Company B Award

Beersheeba Medal

Alana Carruthers (Year 12)

Company C Award

HQ Cape Gloucester Medal

Will Mutton

ADF Long Tan Awards

The Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership Awards recognise students in Years 10 and 12 who demonstrate leadership and teamwork within both the School and wider community and who display strong values such as ‘doing one’s best’, ‘respect for others’ and ‘mateship’, that are integral to Australian society.

Our award winners for 2023 are:

Asha Jewell (Year 10)

Maximillian Topor (Year 12)

ADF Future Innovators Awards

Jessica Chaplin (Year 10)

Jiahao Qian (Year 12)

REASONS TO BE PROUD

… and many, many more personal achievements across a wide range of areas.

We wish our Class of 2023 every success in the future and thank them for their contributions of fine leadership and excellence in 2023.

APPLIED LEARNING & THE VCE-VOCATIONAL MAJOR

IN 2023 THE SCHOOL INTRODUCED A NEW SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE – THE VCE-VOCATIONAL MAJOR (VM). THE VCE-VM CERTIFICATE MEANS THAT ALL STUDENTS WHO UNDERTAKE YEARS 11 & 12 CAN NOW COMPLETE A VICTORIAN CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (VCE), CREATING BROADER OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING PROGRAMS THAT MATCH INDIVIDUAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS.

VCE-VM STUDENTS UNDERTAKE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN SCHOOLS (VET) WHICH IS USUALLY COMPLETED VIA A TAFE, ALONG WITH STRUCTURED WORKPLACE LEARNING (SWL), WHERE STUDENTS DEVELOP ADVANCED TECHNICAL AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS IN THEIR CHOSEN INDUSTRY.

In 2023, many VCE and VCE-VM students were enrolled in a range of VET certificates, including Allied Health Assistance, Building and Construction, Automotive, Early Childhood Education, Equine Studies, Engineering, Community Services, Beauty, and Events, to name a few. Students learnt from industry experts and had access to advanced technologies in their industries, giving them industry experience and a hands-on approach to their learning. Staff enjoyed the opportunity to visit students onsite at TAFE, with a highlight being treated to a fabulous three-course meal at Angliss restaurant, prepared by our commercial cookery students.

Students also immersed themselves in The GLOBE project, that explores cultural values within organisational practices, conceptions of leadership and the economic competitiveness of societies etc. It allowed our Year 11 students to apply their knowledge and skills in real-life learning contexts, to further understand the notion of ‘community’ at a local, national and global level. A highlight of The GLOBE project was the Fiji Book Drive, in which students demonstrated exceptional teamwork and initiative to sort and categorise over 50,000 books to be shipped to Fiji, to brighten the lives and educational outcomes of more than 6,000 children.

On campus, students devised a successful ‘celebration day’ for our Year 12 VCE-VM cohort, going through the process of excursion proposals and risk assessments. They also developed a Mentone Tour, sharing highlights of their local community while operating as tour guides. On their Great Ocean Getaway camp, students extended this skill to developing a weekend away for a designated client, developing an itinerary within a specified budget and creating a client package to promote the tour. As part of the itinerary, they had to consider different United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the impact their selected activities, accommodation and transport options would have. On this camp they also considered issues of economic, environmental, and social sustainability of this regional community, especially looking at the impacts of COVID lockdowns and bushfires.

Our Year 12 VCE-VM students prepared for life beyond school, creating Linked In profiles, business cards and video resumes for their personal branding task in their ‘Adulting 101’ project. Students presented their ‘assets’ to a member of the Mentone Grammar marketing team who gave them valuable feedback about their presentations and tips on how to enhance their interview techniques. Students also developed a five-year plan

which they discussed with the Careers Counsellor and produced a quality portfolio of their education, achievements and work journey, which they presented to the School Executive Team at the end of the year.

It is always a joyful experience to see and hear how much these students have grown from the opportunities they embraced in their time at School and the self-belief and confidence they possess as they leave the School.

SHELLEY MUIR

VCE-VM COORDINATOR

REFLECTIONS

IN 2023, 21 STUDENTS GRADUATED FROM MENTONE GRAMMAR, AS ‘LIFERS’, HAVING SPENT THEIR ENTIRE EDUCATIONAL LIFE AT MENTONE GRAMMAR. ALONG THE WAY, THEY ALL MADE AN IMMENSE CONTRIBUTION TO THE LIFE AND CULTURE OF THEIR SCHOOL.

I would like to thank everyone who has taught me during my 13-year journey at this School.

ALEXANDER BARRETT

Being at Mentone Grammar for 13 years has been a great experience in my life. Some years have been better than others, but I do appreciate everything the School has done for me. Thanks for the memories.

NICHOLAS DI ROSATO

Reflecting on my time at Mentone Grammar, I’m filled with gratitude for the incredible friendships that have formed, the unwavering support of our teachers and the countless memories that have made this journey unforgettable.

MADY KALOGERAKIS

CONGRATULATIONS TO

Alexander Barrett

Anirudh Hariram

Declan McNamara

Emily Zallmann

Finn Vorrath

Gabriel Truelove

George Fennessy

Harrison Cowan

Jada Stephens

James Dennis

Keira Richmond

Keira Patron

Luke Weeks

Mady Kalogerakis

Makenzie Flower

Nichola Di Tirro

Nicholas Di Rosato

Nicholas Saunders

Patrick Riley

Ruby Samild

William Nish

Ever since I joined the school in ELC, I have always felt respected, supported and encouraged in everything I did, whether that be partaking in the performing arts, applying for leadership positions or trying to start a sustainability club. I have so many amazing memories and I’ve met some of my best friends over these last fifteen years. Overall, I’m just so grateful to have been given the privilege to spend most of my life here, and I know that no matter where I go in the future, I’ll always have a place at Mentone Grammar.

KEIRA PATRON

As the fourth Riley to go through Mentone, I am forever grateful to be, not only, a lifer, but a Mentonian. Mentone Grammar is all I’ve known in life, where I came to grow as a kid, and where I formed the foundations of the person I am today - a true home away from home. As I leave my home this year, I leave with unrivalled experiences and friendships. Thank you to everyone who made this journey so special for me, my teachers and mates that I hold so dear. Words do not do justice the impact this school, and the community that surrounds it, has had on me. I wish, and know, that it will continue to do so for generations to come.

PATRICK RILEY

I tumbled into the ELC in kindergarten thinking I had forever in front of me, and now, fifteen years later, I wish I could slow time down…… thanks Mentone, I’ll always carry you with me.

LUKE WEEKS

CLASS OF 2023

CLASS OF 2023 DESTINATIONS

Bachelor/Associate Degrees in Victoria (85%)

Diploma/Certificate programs in Victoria (6.5%)

Employment (3%)

Apprenticeships (2.5%)

Overseas study (2%)

Interstate Study (1%)

CLASS OF 2023 VICTORIAN UNIVERSITY AND TAFE DESTINATIONS

Monash University (44%)

Deakin University (14.5%)

University of Melbourne (11%)

RMIT University (11%)

Swinburne University (8%)

Australian Catholic University (5%)

Holmesglen (2.5%)

La Trobe University (1.5%)

Victoria University (1.5%)

Chisholm (0.5%)

Independent Institutions (0.5%)

CLASS OF 2023 COURSE DESTINATIONS

Commerce/Business (24%)

Health/Health Sciences/Sports Science (21%)

Design & Communications (12%)

Natural & Physical Sciences (11%)

Engineering & Related Studies (10%)

Society & Culture (9.5%)

Creative Arts (3.5%)

Architecture/Property/Building & Construction (3.5%)

IT/Computer Science/Data Science (2.5%)

Education (1.5%)

Agricultural, Environment and Related Studies (1%)

Food and Hospitality, Personal Services (0.5%)

STUDENT ACADEMIC PROGRESSION

LEVERAGING EDUCATION DATA AND ANALYTICS

AT

MENTONE GRAMMAR, WE UTILISE OUR ANALYTICS PLATFORMS FOR MEASURING AND SUPPORTING STUDENT PROGRESS THROUGH THE AGGREGATION AND ANALYSIS OF INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT DATA.

Providing insight on student outcomes through data-based visualisations, our data aggregation and reporting systems inform our Learning and Teaching approach and aid in tailoring customised instructional strategies for individual learners.

The Student Performance System (SPS) serves as a resource for parents, offering an in-depth view of their child’s current Learning Profile for students in Year 5 and above. This includes Learning Behaviour reporting, academic progress for all subjects and teacher feedback on individual assessments. The SPS is updated nightly, ensuring that stakeholders have access to the most upto-date student data, fostering constructive and forward-looking conversations between our staff, parents, and students.

EDUCATIONAL TESTING

Each year, students in Years 4, 6, 8, and 10 participate in Education Skills Profile Testing (ESPT) administered externally.

These tests evaluate reasoning abilities (verbal and non-verbal), mathematical skills, reading comprehension, spelling, and written expression. Scores are measured on a Stanine scale, ranging from 1 to 9, with 9 indicating very high performance relative to Victorian students of the same age, and 1 indicating low performance.

The results are shared with parents and are particularly informative for our teaching staff. They also help identify students for participation in our Enrichment or Learning Enhancement Programs. We are committed to providing ongoing support to help all students achieve their full potential.

The chart below presents the average Stanine values for each tested area among our 2023 Years 4, 6, 8, and 10 cohorts, alongside the State benchmark. We conduct a comprehensive analysis of individual performance, growth, and trend data to identify contributing factors and formulate strategic action plans based on the outcomes.

2023 EDUCATIONAL TESTING

STUDENT PROGRESSION

Assessing student progress involves comparing multiple datasets to ascertain the effectiveness of learning and teaching. This analysis occurs at three levels: program, cohort, and individual.

Displayed below is the ESPT progression data for our 2023 Year 6, Year 8, and Year 9 cohorts. Effective learning should result in consistent Stanine means across successive tests.

2023 YEAR 6 STUDENT PROGRESSION SUMMARY

2023 YEAR 8 STUDENT PROGRESSION SUMMARY

of Students n=71

2023 YEAR 9 STUDENT PROGRESSION SUMMARY

% of Students n=212

NAPLAN AT MENTONE GRAMMAR

Student achievement in NAPLAN is now evaluated against four proficiency levels, replacing the previous numerical NAPLAN bands and national minimum standards:

■ Exceeding: the student’s result exceeds expectations at the time of testing.

■ Strong: the student’s result meets challenging but reasonable expectations at the time of testing.

■ Developing: the student’s result indicates that they are working towards expectations at the time of testing.

■ Needs additional support: the student’s result indicates that they are not achieving the learning outcomes that are expected at the time of testing. They are likely to need additional support to progress satisfactorily.

Our School has consistently achieved positive results in NAPLAN and in 2023 our students’ achievement levels are well above the Australian averages, as demonstrated in the chart below. We analyse this data to inform our action plans and develop strategies based on the outcomes and to work towards ensuring all students achieve at their highest possible level.

Note: Measurement scales were reset in 2023 therefore cannot be compared with scores from previous years.

LEAD SCHOOL EFFECTIVENESS SURVEYS

CONDUCTED BY INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS VICTORIA (ISV), THE LEAD SCHOOL EFFECTIVENESS SURVEYS PROVIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS WITH A BENCHMARK FOR THEIR EFFECTIVENESS AND INSIGHTS INTO HOW THEY ARE PERCEIVED BY THEIR STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND SCHOOL COMMUNITY.

Since 2010, we have participated in the ISV LEAD School Effectiveness Surveys. This data is utilised throughout the School as an important measure of our community achievements and informs our ongoing improvement strategies. Analysing the results longitudinally helps us identify trends and evaluate the effectiveness of our initiatives.

2023 PARENT SATISFACTION SURVEY

The ISV LEAD Parent Satisfaction Survey measures parent satisfaction levels with key aspects of schooling.

Parents were asked to rate their perceptions of Mentone Grammar’s performance in delivering a quality educational experience for their child in 2023 using a scale of 0 to 10.

The categories Overall Satisfaction, Recommend to Others and Resources received the highest ratings from families at our School.

LEAD PARENT SATISFACTION SURVEY RESULTS

Mentone Grammar - 2023

EARLY LEARNING MODULE

Parents who have a child in our Early Learning Program were surveyed to gauge their views on the Early Learning environment.

The results indicate positive parent satisfaction with our Early Learning Program in 2023, with Mean ratings well above the ISV benchmark across multiple areas.

The top three statements rated by parents are as follows:

■ This ELC is a safe place in which to learn.

■ My child is happy to go to this ELC.

■ Children from different backgrounds and cultures are treated equally at the ELC.

Survey Questions:

LEAD PARENT SATISFACTION ELC SURVEY RESULTS

B My child is happy to go to this ELC.

A Children from different backgrounds and cultures are treated equally at the ELC.

C Children are well prepared for the next stages of learning.

E The ELC is a safe place in which to learn.

D The ELC encourages my child to learn to be persistent.

F The ELC provides plenty of opportunities for self-exploration and discovery.

LEAD PARENT SATISFA TION ELC SURVEY RESULTS

H I am happy to recommend this ELC to other parents.

G Overall, I am satisfied with my decision to send my child to this ELC.

I Children have access to high quality materials and resources that help them learn.

J The range of learning activities offered at this ELC is excellent.

K There are good opportunities for parental involvement in the ELC.

L The ELC uses a broad range of communication types to keep parents informed.

Mentone Grammar - 2023 ISV Benchmark

Mentone Grammar - 2023 ISV Benchmark

2023 STUDENT SATISFACTION SURVEY

The ISV LEAD Student Satisfaction Survey assesses the satisfaction levels of students in Years 5 to 11. Students rated their perceptions of our School practices in 2023 on a scale of 0 to 10.

We are pleased to report that our students’ satisfaction levels in 2023 were well above the ISV benchmark across multiple domains with Quality of Teaching and Resources being the highest rated areas.

LEAD STUDENT SATISFACTION SURVEY RESULTS

FINANCE

MENTONE GRAMMAR SCHOOL IS A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE. THE INFORMATION BELOW SUMMARISES THE SCHOOL’S 2023 INCOME AND EXPENSES, BROKEN DOWN BY FUNDING SOURCES.

INCOME 2023

Fees and Levies - including local and international students (77.5%)

Goverment Grants (20.1%)

Other (2.4%)

Fees and Levies - including local and international students

Government Grants

Other

$52,268,602

$13,578,628

$1,631,928

$67,479,158

EXPENSES - CONSOLIDATED

Salaries and employee benefits (61.6%)

Education and general costs (29.1%)

Property and maintenance (7.2%)

Finance - including interest and bank charges (2%)

Salaries and employee benefits

Education and general costs

Property and maintenance

Finance (including interest and bank charges)

$39,397,244

$18,646,965

$4,635,769

$1,308,497

$63,988,475 Net surplus for reinvestment $3,490,683

ABOUT OUR FACILITIES

IN 2023 THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY WITNESSED THE RAPID PROGRESS OF AN IMPRESSIVE REBUILD OF THE BAYVIEW CAMPUS. THIS BUILD WILL FURTHER ENHANCE THE OVERALL BALANCE OF THE SCHOOL BY INCORPORATING THE LATEST IN CONTEMPORARY LEARNING SPACES.

Mentone Grammar is structured into six distinct age and stage campuses on one site.

The School’s campuses begin with a vibrant Early Learning Centre, that leads into the Eblana Junior Campus, together, catering for mixed classes from 3YO Kinder to Year 4. They are connected by inviting ‘discovery’ gardens.

In 2021, the School added a specialised campus for Years 5 & 6 students, named Riviera. Its amphitheatre, learning hubs and green room are all popular features.

Close by, the Bayview (Years 7 & 8) Campus, now completed, features additional flexible and specialist learning spaces.

These campuses have all been designed with a creative balance of quality learning spaces, communal hubs and play spaces. Within the Senior area of the School, the Greenways Campus is home to Year 9 students exclusively and offers a studentrun café, casual break out areas and private gardens. Built on the site of the former Thorold Hall, the Centre maintains many features of the original space but with a contemporary twist.

CONTEMPORARY

The Frogmore Campus for Years 10 to 12 students is complete with contemporary facilities for visual and performing arts, technologies, food studies, sports, languages, a specialist environmental and science wing, a Year 12 private study and a large library with extensive communal study areas.

The grounds surrounding all six campuses provide generous play and sports options, along with many shaded seating areas.

Mentone Grammar also owns 17 hectares of Playing Fields at Keysborough, providing curated facilities for the School’s busy sports program including tennis, hockey, touch football, rugby, soccer, football and cricket. As spacious parkland,

it is also ideal as an outdoor learning environment for the School’s cocurricular activities such as Cadets and for junior excursions.

The School also owns a much-loved beachside camp at Shoreham. The Shoreham site operates as an ‘extended classroom’ for experiential learning programs that include the marine environment, conservation and exploration and places of local geographical and historical significance.

Mentone Grammar is committed to ongoing improvement of all facilities and grounds with respect to maintaining and planning for a safe and sustainable future.

SCIENCES

CONTEMPORARY

GROUNDS TECHNOLOGIES CAFES

SHOREHAM CAMP

SHANE WARNE OVAL

- A DEDICATION

On a rainswept morning in February 2023, it was an honour to posthumously name the School’s main match oval at our Keysborough Playing Fields in memory of this true legend. The unseasonable weather certainly did not dampen the spirit of the heartfelt occasion and the club rooms were packed to the rafters.

Principal Mal Cater welcomed Shane’s family, father Keith, two of his children Brooke and Jackson and brother, Jason (Class of 1989), along with School cricket teammates, coaches, friends, and members of Mentone Grammar and Camberwell Grammar’s First XIs to share stories and morning tea before Brooke and Jackson Warne officially unveiled the new Shane Warne Oval sign.

The gathering was treated to beautiful tributes from Shane’s father Keith, close friends and School teammates Wayne Fuller (Class of 1988) and Ravi Krishnan (Class of 1985), School cricket coach Barrie Irons, and Principal Mal Cater whose speeches all shared a common theme: Shane was generous, well-mannered, he had time for everybody, and he just wanted to win!

The School extends its sincere thanks to the Warne family and all who attended for making this such a memorable day and we are proud to report that our First XI was triumphant in their tight battle against Camberwell (Mentone 6/220 defeated Camberwell 9/203) to cap off a wonderful tribute.

1988 Firsts Cricket XI

v Mentonians with Shane Warne

Shane Warne Oval

Shane’s father Keith Warne shares some family stories

The Warne family with Barry Irons

Team mates Ravi Krishnan (1985) and Dean Jamieson (1986) share stories from the 80s

JOHN PEERS TENNIS CENTRE

On a sunny morning, the Principal Mal Cater and Mentone Grammar’s Director of Sport, Brenton Sanderson, welcomed guests including John and his family, former Firsts players and coaches, special friends, students and families of the current Girls’ Firsts Tennis teams from both Mentone Grammar and Haileybury.

In 2001, as a Year 7 student, John was quickly recognised for his exceptional tennis skills and was immediately selected for the Mentone Grammar Firsts Tennis team. For the next six years, the Firsts teams went on to win five AGSV Tennis premierships. John then went on to find success on the professional tennis circuit with over 30 Doubles titles, including grand slam victories in the 2017 Australian Open Men’s Doubles and the 2022 US Open Mixed Doubles. He has also been a successful member of the Australian Davis Cup Doubles team for many years and was incredibly proud to win a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 with Mixed Doubles partner, Ash Barty. John was gracious as ever in his response to the School’s tribute, recognising his cousin Troy as an inspiration in his early tennis career at School and his gratitude towards being looked after by the senior boys on the team, as well as the honour he felt in having the facilities named after him all these years later.

Ella R, the 2023 Girls’ Firsts Tennis Captain, summed it up beautifully in her speech, recognising John as an absolute legend of the sport and an ongoing inspiration to all Mentone Grammar tennis players.

AS ONE OF THE FINAL CELEBRATIONS OF OUR CENTENARY YEAR, ON SATURDAY 18 NOVEMBER THE SCHOOL WAS DELIGHTED TO NAME ITS KEYSBOROUGH PLAYING FIELDS TENNIS FACILITIES AFTER OUTSTANDING MENTONIAN AND AUSTRALIAN TENNIS ICON, JOHN PEERS (CLASS OF 2006).

AS PART OF THE SCHOOL’S CENTENARY COMMEMORATIONS, THREE BESPOKE SCULPTURES WERE CREATED AND PRESENTED TO THE COMMUNITY IN OCTOBER 2023.

The unveiling of each installation was connected to the launch of the School’s annual Art and Design Shows and added to the unique legacy of art curations around the campus.

The sculptures all celebrate creativity and commemorate the centenary year. They were created by gifted artists, Andre Sardone, Ben Fasham (Class of 1994) and Cameron Moorhouse (Class of 2016).

Each sculpture tells a different story but with a common theme of evolution, growth and change.

THE ART OF STORYTELLING

MEGA POD ARTIST: ANDRE SARDONE

On the lawn by the front driveway of the School there now sits an artistic sculpture, a pod, which is made from rusted metal. This has been crafted by Bendigo artist, Andre Sardone.

Seed pods have evolved to thrive in different environments and are crucial for the survival and reproduction of many species. This piece reflects upon the interconnectedness of our world and the constant process of growth and change.

ANDRE SARDONE

A STORY OF ONE’S VOYAGE ARTIST: CAMERON MOORHOUSE (CLASS OF 2016)

Now, anchored pride of place beside the Frogmore oval, is a boat crafted by Mentonian, Cameron Moorhouse. Inside the boat are etchings that signify Cameron’s journey through the School. It was designed as an interactive artwork which, if students wish, they can sit in and contemplate their own journey.

Forever changing yet always recognisable; it is here that the foundations of your character, skill and scholar will be forged. Like navigating a river, steer your ship as you so choose and take whatever opportunities that come your way for your time here will one day come to an end.

CAMERON MOORHOUSE

EVOLVING ‘THE FLAG POLE’ ARTIST: BEN FASHAM (CLASS OF 1994)

Replacing the original flagpole on Venice Street, Ben’s 7.2 metre sculpture represents a student’s journey through the School. The three crescents signify this journey from being a young person to a graduate. The stainless-steel sphere is the artist’s signature.

The spike represents what we aspire to achieve and how the School and School community shape the student’s future. The three main shapes represent the Preschool, Junior School and Senior School. The sphere represents the core values of the School being respect, caring, resilience, service, discipline, endeavour and integrity.

BEN FASHAM

The School thanks the artists for their spectacular contributions, together with our Parents & Friends group for their very generous support of this project.

STAFF REGISTER 2023

EXECUTIVE

Malcolm J. Cater

B Bus (Acc), Dip Ed, MACE, MACEL, MLM Ed, MAICD

Principal

Jarrod O’Neill

M Ed (School Leadership), B App Sc, Grad Dip Sports Sc Deputy Principal

Nicole Bradshaw (Term 1)

MBA (Exec), B Bus (Acc), CPA, Grad Cert PsychRisk GAICD Director of Business

Scott Butler (Sem 2) B Bus (Acc) Director of Business

James Walton

M Ed (Leadership and Management), BA (Hons) English Studies, PGCE Secondary English Director of Learning & Teaching

Alisa McAlpine

Grad Dip Business (Human Resources) Director of People and Culture

Katya Dunham

BSc BioMedSci (Hons) Director of Advancement

Yana Hall

BA (Business Administration) MA (Ergonomics, Health and Safety), GAICD

Director of Risk and Compliance

Cameron Lancaster

M Ed Leadership and Management), B ASc (Digital Technology), Dip Ed

Director of Operations

Jess Richards

B Ed, B (Teach) Head of Eblana

Mary Craven

M Ed (Leadership and Wellbeing), Post Grad, B Ed Head of Riviera

Dan Newton

B AppSc (Human Movement), Dip Ed, M Ed (Leadership) Head of Bayview

Julie James

B App Sport Sc (Hons) Head of Greenways

Jason Mann

M Ed (Management), B App Sci, (Mathematics), Grad Dip Ed Head of Frogmore

TEACHING AND SUPPORT STAFF

Nizam Abdallah

Grad Dip (Business Management & Accounting)

B. Bus Comm (Accounting)

Business Management & Commerce Teacher

Head of VCE Performance

Anderson House Mentor

Melinda Allsop

B Ed (Language and Literature)

English Teacher

Anderson House Mentor

Christina Altidis

B (Mgt), Grad Dip (Education), CPE, Cert IV (Workplace Training and Assessment)

Business Management Teacher

White House Mentor

Anastasia Antoniadis

B Ed (Primary)

Eblana Teacher - Year 2

Nicholas Arnold

B Ed (Primary)

Riviera Mentor - Year 6

Anita Atkinson

M Ed (Special Educational Needs), Grad Dip Ed (Primary), M (Project Management), Grad Dip (Midwifery), Dip App Sci (Nursing)

Learning Enhancement – Eblana

SnowSports Coordinator

Jaki Atwell

Cert III (Children’s Services)

ELC Co-educator

Anthony Bacon

BA Design (Industrial Design), Dip Ed

Head of Technologies

Product Design & Technology Teacher

Anderson House Mentor

Stuart Bainbridge

MLM Ed, BA, B Ed Timetabler

Officer Commanding - Cadets

Kara Banks

B Ed (Physical Education)

Health and Physical Education Teacher

Deighton House Mentor

Linda Barnard

B Sc (Applied Mathematics), M Teach (Secondary)

Mathematics Teacher

Bayview Mentor – Year 7

Amanda Barnhoorn

B Comm, Grad Dip (Education) MLM Ed. Commerce Teacher

Daily Organiser

Vicki Baron

BA (Business Studies), Dip Ed Expert Observer/ Commerce Teacher

Assistant Head of Humanities and Commerce

Marina Basin

Certificate III (Children’s Services)

ELC Co-educator

Leanne Bayliss

B App Sci (Environmental Science) Science Laboratory Technician

Kristie Beames

B Eng (Electronic) (Hons), B Ed (Secondary)

M Sc (Maths Education)

Frogmore Mathematics Teacher

Assistant Head of Mathematics

Phoebe Beard

B Fine Arts (Hons)

Visual Arts Technician

Vicki Beaumont

BA (Early Childhood Education),

Grad Cert (Business) ELC Teacher

Debbie Bernasconi Dip (Early Childhood), Cert III (Children’s Services)

Accredited Mental Health First Aider ELC Co-educator

Craig Best

BSc Dip Ed, Grad Dip (Outdoor Education)

Mathematics Teacher

Teacher Development

Clark House Mentor

Sarah Bof

B Sci, M Teach (Secondary)

Science Teacher

Bayview Mentor – Year 8

Nick Booth

Grad Dip (Secondary Ed), BA (Film) Greenways Mentor

English/Media Teacher

Charlotte Britten-Jones BA, M Ed (Secondary)

English Teacher

Classroom Teacher Bayview Mentor – Year 7

Angus Brown (Sem 1) BA (Fine Arts)

Design Technology Technician

Sarah Byrne BA (Early Childhood Studies), BTEC Higher National Dip (Early Childhood Studies) ELC Co-educator

Veronica Byrnes Cert III (Children’s Services) ELC Co-educator

Georgia Byron B Ed (Primary & Secondary)

Mathematics Teacher

Jacqueline Cartwright Dip Teach (Primary), Grad Dip Special Education (Hearing Impairment), Grad Dip Deaf Studies (Auslan) Year 7 Assistant Coordinator

Bayview Mentor – Year 7

Accredited Mental Health First Aider

Kim Cartwright BA (Criminology), Eblana Teacher – Foundation

Eblana Classroom Support

Mandy Chamberlain

Dip Teach (Primary), Grad Dip (Information and Communication Technology)

Eblana Teacher – Year 4

Jess Chalk

BA (Visual Arts), BA (Secondary Teaching), BA (Podiatry)

Assistant Head of Visual Arts

Visual Arts Teacher

White House Mentor

Sharon Chance BSc (Hons), PGCE Science Teacher

Finlay Anderson House Coordinator

Libby Chislett

M Ed (Special Ed), Dip Early Childhood Ed, B Ed ELC Teacher Director of the ELC

Thomas Christiansen

BA (English and Mathematics), BA (Teach) Mathematics Teacher Head of Digital Learning & Innovation Foundation – Year 12

Justine Clark

B Teach (Primary) B Ed Performing Arts Teacher Music Tutor

Stuart Cleeve

B Ed (Secondary), M Teach Bayview Mentor – Year 7

Sondra Clogstoun

BA (Dance), Grad Dip Ed Performing Arts Bayview Mentor - Year 7 Theatre Studies & Dance Teacher

Finlay Anderson House Mentor

Amanda Conly

BCom, Grad DipEd (Secondary) Commerce Teacher

Sarah Connell

B Arts, Dip Ed (Secondary) History Teacher, Head of Humanities

Gavin Cornish

B Mus, Grad Dip Ed, Cert IV (Assessment and Workplace Training) Head of Performing Arts Director of Music Officer of Cadets

Nigel Coutts (Sem 1) B Ed, BA (Hon Sociology & Anthropology) Grad Cert (Gifted Ed) Grad Dip (Special Ed) MEd Head of Teaching & Learning F-6 Riviera Mentor – Year 6

Sonja Cowell Grad Dip Ed (Primary), B Bus Eblana Teacher - Year 1

Samantha Cunnington Dip (Children’s Services) Cert III (Children’s Services) Integration Aide ELC Co-educator

Nadia Davison BA, Post Grad Dip Ed English Teacher

Amy Dean BA (Psychology & Sociology), BA (Education), Growth Coaching accreditation (Phases 1-3) Psychology/Science Teacher

Bryce Deller

BA, B (Laws), M Teach

English Teacher

Bayview Mentor – Year 7

Tayeesha Despotellis (On Leave)

B (Communication Design)

Master Teach (Primary and Secondary) VCD and Visual Arts Teacher

Finlay Anderson Mentor Officer of Cadets

Stephanie Devitsakis M Teach (Secondary) English/Humanities Teacher

Danielle Di Carlo

BA (English Literature), M (PubComm), M Teach

English Teacher Bayview Mentor – Year 7

Sophie Dimitrakis Cert III (Children Services) ELC Co-educator

Melanie Di Rosato Cert III (Children’s Services) ELC Co-educator

Edward Dixon (Sem 1)

B Mus (piano & composition), M Teach (PS)

Music Director

Production Director VCE Accompanist Teacher of Languages

Andrew Dobbyn

B Ed, M Ed

Digital Learning and Innovation Technical Specialist

Troy Drinan

B App Sci (Hons), Dip Ed Eblana PE & Sport Teacher Bayview PE Teacher

Samuel Duewel

M Teach (Secondary) HPE Teacher

Bridget Elliot

M Teach (Primary & Secondary), BA Riviera Mentor – Year 5

Ursula Erdelyi-Götz LLB, BA, Grad Dip Ed Teacher of Languages Lionel Large House Mentor

Wayne Essing

B Ed (Primary) Riviera Mentor – Year 6

Ruth Evans

M Ed, BA (Hons), Grad Dip Ed, Grad Dip Arts

Enrichment Programs Facilitator Foundation to Year 12

Lucy Fairhall

B Ed (Secondary) (Hons) B Sci (Physiology, Chemistry) Science Teacher

Greenways Mentor

Brooke Fielke

M Psych (Ed & Dev), B Sci (Psych), Grad Dip (Psych) Counsellor/Psychologist

Kylie Fitzgerald

B Ed (Primary), Grad Dip Special Education: Learning Diversity (ELC-Year 12), M Teach (of the Deaf)

Riviera Learning Enhancement Teacher

Miriam Floyd

B (Early Childhood Studies) (Hons), Dip Soc Sc (Child Care Services), Cert (Applied Social Sciences – Child Care Studies) ELC Teacher

Tammy Frankland

Cert III (Early Childhood Education & Care), Dip (Early Childhood Education & Care), B Ed (Early Childhood), ELC Teacher ELC Co-educator

Rachel Fraser

B (Psychological Science), M Teach (Secondary) Psychology and HHD Teacher

Johnston House Coordinator

Catherine Friend

B Mus (piano/singing),

A Mus A (piano/singing theory), MIMT, Grad Dip Ed VCE Music Teacher

School Pianist/Accompanist

Instrumental Music Teacher

Shane Galloway BSci (Hons), Grad Dip Ed (Secondary), Physics/Science Teacher Frogmore Mentor

Luke Gandy

B Ed (Secondary) HPE

Health & PE Teacher

Jones House Mentor

Wendy Gardner

B App Sci (IT), M Teach (Prim Sec Ed) Digital Technologies Teacher

Esports Coordinator

Drinan House Mentor

Jessica Gauci

B Ed- (Primary & Secondary) Outdoor Ed/Health & Human Development HPE & Humanities Teacher

Greenways Mentor

Michele Gill

B Ed (Design) Visual Arts Teacher Frogmore and Bayview Head of Visual Arts

Were House Mentor

Stacey Gwilym

M Teach (Secondary), B SC Hons (Biology) Assistant Head of Science Science and VCE Biology Teacher Were House Mentor

Matthew Hardie

B Ed (Primary) Riviera Mentor – Year 5

Meg Harper

B (Health & Physical Education) HPE Teacher

Emma Harty

M Learning Intervention (SLD), B Ed, BA (Psychology)

Learning Enhancement Teacher

Meg Hayes PhD (Research), M Ed (Research), B Ed, Dip

Modern Languages (Advanced Indonesian) Eblana Visual Arts Teacher

Olivia Haynes

B Ed (Primary)

B Mus (Hons) (Violoncello)

Riviera Mentor – Year 6

Emma Heine

B Ec, Grad Dip (Education) Frogmore Teacher

Lionel Large House Mentor

Danielle Hampshire

BA (English/Linguistics), M (Publishing & Editing) Library Assistant

Finlay Anderson Library

Gregory Fish Library

Danielle Henshall

BA (History/Politics)

Dip Library and Information Services Library Technician Finlay Anderson Library

Udeshika Hettiarachchi

Dip (Early Childhood Education and Care) ELC Co-educator

Lesley Hill

M Ed (Special),

Grad Dip (Visual and Performing Arts), Dip Ed (Art Major)

Cert IV (Assessment and Reporting)

Visual Arts Teacher

Bayview Mentor - Year 8 (shared)

Greg Holledge

Dip Hospitality Operations Greenways Café Assistant Manager

Wendy Hong

M Teach (Secondary), B (Medical Science) Science/Biology Teacher

Greenways Mentor

Deighton House Mentor

Annabel Horsley

Dip Teach (Early childhood) ELC Teacher

Darragh Howard

BA, Grad Dip Ed (History & Humanities) English/Humanities Teacher Were House Coordinator

Mary Howard Cert III Education, Cert IV Disability (ACRACS), Cert IV Ed Support Education Support Officer Administrative Assistant Learning Enhancement

Lachlan Howard

B Nutr Sc

S.M.A.R.T. Program Coordinator

Greenways Café Assistant

Jo Huang

M Teach (Secondary), BA

Language Teacher (Chinese) Greenways Mentor

Assistant Head of Languages

Renie Huang

B Ed (Hons), BSc

Mathematics Teacher

Deighton House Mentor

Dimity Hughes

BA – Writing/English Grad Dip Ed - English

M Ed (TESOL)

EAL and English Teacher

Amy Ince

Grad Dip (Early Childhood and Education) ELC Co-educator

Marisa Hughes

B Ed (Secondary) (Environmental Science) Enrolments Coordinator

Eblana Classroom Support

Matt James

B Bus, Dip Ed Mathematics Teacher

Drinan House Mentor

Scott James

M Teach (Secondary) Head of Commerce

Nadia Janetzki

B Sci, B Teach (Secondary) Mathematics Teacher (Acting) Assistant Head of Mathematics (Term 1) White House Mentor

Vanessa Johnston

BA (Music Theatre), MA (Teach), Grad Cert (Ed Research), Cert III (Community Recreation)

Drama and Dance Teacher

Deighton House Coordinator

Aoife Jones

B Sc Biological Sci & Physics (Education) Science Teacher Greenways Mentor

Alex Kafkis

BA (Media Industries/Sociology), B Ed (Secondary) Dip (Arts & Communication)

English & Humanities Teacher

Anderson House Mentor

Liz Kelly

B Ed, M Ed (Teacher Librarianship) Riviera Mentor - Year 5

Karen Kennedy

BA, Dip Ed

Senior English Teacher

Samantha Kenney

BA (English & Business), B Bus (Honours), Grad Dip Ed (Sec), MC-ED (Student Wellbeing & Applied Positive Psychology)

Commerce & Humanities Teacher

Frogmore Mentor

Dana Killmister

B Sc (Mathematical Sciences), B Ed (Secondary)

MLI (Master of Learning Intervention)

Co-Head of Learning Enhancement

Frogmore Learning Enhancement Teacher

Ilona Kiss

MA (Fine Art), PGCE Secondary Ed Art & Design, BA Stage Design

Visual Arts Teacher

Petra Klein

BSc (Biotechnology), Grad Dip Ed (Secondary), M Teach (Primary)

Science Teacher

Charli Kline

ELC Co-educator

Kirsty Klimas

BA (Visual & Media), Grad Dip Ed (Secondary)

Cert IV (Training and Assessment)

Visual Arts Teacher

Jono Koh

M Teach (Primary & Secondary), B Comm (Management and Behavioural Commerce)

Humanities & Commerce Teacher

Greenways Mentor

Melanie Lane

BSc, Dip Ed

Lionel Large Mentor

VCE Physics and Science Teacher

Lionel Large House Mentor

Bernadette Latorre

Dip (Graphic Art), B Visual Arts, Post Grad Dip Ed

Visual Arts Teacher

Bayview Mentor - Year 8 (shared)

Alana Leahy

B Ed (Early Childhood) ELC Teacher

Jen Lear

Doctorate (Clinical Psychology), MA (Social Work), BSc (Psychology) Psychologist/Counsellor

Geraldine Lennon

B Ed (PE and Social Science), M Ed (Special Ed)

Cert IV (Workplace Training and Assessment) Learning Enhancement Teacher / Case Manager

Gudrun Lessing

MPsych (Ed & Dev), BSc (Hons) Counsellor/Psychologist

Zoe Levey

Cert III (Early Childhood Education and Care) ELC Co-educator

Jackie Liepa

B Ed (Primary & Secondary) Eblana Teacher – Year 2

Emma Lindsay

B Sci, Dip Ed Science Teacher Bayview Mentor – Year 8

Kris Little

M ED (Wellbeing), B Ed (Primary), B App Sc (Human Movement) Eblana Teacher – Year 3

Juan Lizcano

Bachelor (Industrial Design) M Teach (Secondary) Design & Digital Technology Technician

Yan Ma BA, Dip Ed

Chinese Language Teacher Finlay Anderson House Mentor

Lynda MacMillan

B Ed (Primary and Early Childhood), Grad Dip Ed (Early Childhood) Eblana Teacher - Year 2

Pip Madden

B App Sc (Speech Pathology), M Teach (Primary)

Primary Educator Riviera Mentor – Year 6

Lidia Mancini

B Music (Hons) (Education) Classroom Music Teacher Jones House Mentor

Hayley Marshall

B (Primary Ed), M Ed (Assessment and Pedagogy) Eblana Teacher- Year 3

Cathy Martin

M (Ed Psych), BA (Hons), BSc Counsellor/Psychologist

Michael Martin

Dip Teach, Grad Dip (Curric Admin)

English and HPE Teacher Deputy Head of Bayview

Paul Matthew PhD, BSc (Hons), Grad Dip Ed, MACE Frogmore Mathematics Teacher

Terry Matthew

B Ed (Hons) B Primary Ed English Teacher English Language Teacher

Jamie McCarney

M Teach (Senior), BPA Drama Teacher

Assistant Head of Performing Arts Deighton House Mentor

Bernadette McGill

B Sc (Education)

Mathematics Teacher Assistant Head of Mathematics

Paula McIntosh

B Ed (Secondary) Environmental Science, M Ed (Applying Behavioural Science to Create Change) VCE VM Teacher

Structured Workplace Learning Coordinator

Stuart McIntyre

B Des (Product Design & Digital Modelling), PGCE (Secondary Education) Product Design Technology Teacher

Peter McKenzie

Dip Teach, B Ed Mathematics Teacher Bayview Mentor - Year 8

Belinda McKindlay Grad Dip Ed (Teacher Librarianship)

Eblana Teacher Librarian

Sustainability Leader

Eleanor McLay

BA (Film & Literature), M Ed (Secondary)

English and Humanities Teacher

Bayview Mentor – Year 8

Drinan House Mentor

Ben McLellan

M Teach (Secondary)

English Teacher

Debra McLeod

B Ed (Secondary)

A Mus A (Violoncello)

STCA (Pri) (Suzuki Piano/Violoncello)

Kodaly level 3 (Pri)

Eblana Music Teacher

Eblana Instrumental Music Coordinator

Amy McAlister

M Teach (Secondary)

BA (Media and Communications)

English Teacher

English Language Teacher

Kevin McMenamin

B Sc (Ed), GCMME, PDMME Head of Mathematics

Gennie McNair

B Ed (Sec Arts)

Cert IV (Training and Assessment)

English Teacher

White House Coordinator

Belinda McNeil

M Ed (Special Education), BA, Dip Ed (Secondary)

Learning Enhancement Teacher

Helen McNeill

Grad Dip (Early Childhood Teaching - Dean’s List), Dip (Early Childhood Education & Care), Cert III (Education Support)

ELC Teacher

Tony McRae

B Ed (Hons) Mathematics

Mathematics Teacher

Danny Meagher

M Teach (Secondary), BA (Journalism and Professional & Creative Writing)

VCE English Teacher

Lionel Large Mentor

Margaret Mielnik

B Arts, B Teach

Riviera Mentor – Year 5

Tess Monda (Term 1)

Grad Dip (Tech Ed)

Dip (Hotel Management and Catering), Cert IV (Workplace Training and Assessment) Food Technologies Teacher

Jones House Mentor

Elli Monro

BA, PSYD, Grad Dip (History), Dip Ed (Secondary)

Humanities & Psychology Teacher

Year 7 Coordinator

RAP Committee Coordinator

Joe Monro

BSc, Grad Dip Ed Humanities Teacher Head of Learning Journeys

Carly Moore

B A/B Ed (Music, History), Grad Cert (Middle Years Mathematics) Learning Enhancement Administrator

Natalie Morgenstern

Grad Dip Ed, BFA (Jazz Studies)

Head of Woodwind

Music Teacher

White House Mentor

Michelle Morozov

Dip (Library and Information Services)

Library Technician

Gregory Fish Library

Ken Morrish

B Ed, ECE

ELC Teacher

Shelley Muir

BA, PG Dip Psych, Dip Ed (Secondary),

Grad Cert (Career Education and Development), Cert IV (Workplace Training and Assessment)

Head of Pathways and Careers

VCE-VM Coordinator

James Murphy

B Ed (Outdoor Ed & HPE)

Greenways Mentor

Rohan Murphy

B Health Sci (Human Movement), Grad Dip Ed, Cert IV (Workplace Training and Assessment)

Frogmore HPE Teacher

VCE-VM Teacher

Finlay Anderson House Mentor

Head of HPE (Sem 2)

Laura Neary

B App Sci (Physical Education) (Hons)

Physical Education Teacher

White House Mentor

Myles Nelson

B Sc (Biological Science)

Grad Dip (Education) Science Teacher

Liat Neuenschwander BA, Dip Teach

Secondary English and Drama Teacher

Anderson House Coordinator

Mary Nguyen

BA (Education) (Hons) (Science, Math & Chem)

Mathematics Teacher Jones House Mentor

Arena Nilsson

B Ed (Hons) (Secondary), Grad Dip (Genetic Counselling) Science and Chemistry Teacher

Assistant Head of Science

Melanie Nimorakiotakis

B App Sci (Consumer Science), Dip Ed, Cert (Barista)

Food Studies Teacher

Greenways Mentor

Greenways Café Assistant Manager

Katherine Nish

B Ed (Secondary), B (Health Science), Cert IV (Training and Assessment) Greenways Café Program Coordinator

Sports Coordinator

Clark House Coordinator

Marta Nowak

B (Civil Engineering), Grad Dip Ed (Secondary)

Mathematics Teacher Anderson House Mentor

Vikki Octigan

BA (Early Childhood Studies), Assoc Dip Soc Sc (Childcare) ELC Teacher

Angela O’Connell

B Ed (Primary), BA (History)

Deputy Head of Riviera

Matt Oswald

M Psych (Ed & Dev), Grad Dip (Prof Psych), B Psych Psychologist/Counsellor

STAFF REGISTER 2023

Kate Padley

B App Sc (Phys Ed), Grad Dip Ed

Health & PE Teacher

Sports Coordinator

Bayview Mentor – Year 7

Andrew Palfery

B Commerce/Arts, Dip Ed Humanities Teacher

Lionel Large House Mentor

Michelle Palfrey BA, Dip Ed, English/Humanities Teacher (CRT) VCE-VM Teacher

Andrew Pate

B Ed, Cert IV (Program Technologies) Technologies Teacher

Deputy Head of Frogmore Officer of Cadets

Emma Phillips (on Leave)

M Ed (Student Wellbeing), B Sci, Grad Dip Ed Psychology and Science Teacher

Sam Ponsford

Public Speaking & Debating Coordinator

Rev. Michael Prabaharan

B Th (Hons), Dip Min, M Ed (Counselling), Dip (Training & Assessment)

Chaplain Religious Education Teacher

Victoria Prentice

BA, M Teach (Secondary) Humanities Teacher

Lionel Large Mentor

Jessika Rabe

1st and 2nd State examination for Primary and Secondary School Teaching –Germany Teacher of Languages

Frank Recchia

BA (Mus), Grad Dip Ed, Grad Dip Hum, Grad Dip Arts (Mus), Cert IV (Training and Assessment) Music Teacher

Were House Mentor

Leonie Redfern

B Ed (Secondary)

Bayview Mentor – Year 8 Maths & Science Teacher

Vanessa Riach M Teach, BSc Humanities Teacher

Drinan House Mentor

Aaron Richard BA, BSc, Grad Dip Ed French, Chinese and German Teacher

Head of Languages

White House Mentor

Prue Richards

BA, Grad Dip (Secondary)

Senior English and Humanities Teacher

Cameron Riley B Ed

Bayview Mentor – Year 7

Bridgitte Roberts

M (Psych), Grad Dip (Adolescent & Child Psych),

BA (Psych/Comm)

Officer of Cadets

Counsellor/Psychologist

Head of Student Wellbeing

Scarlett Rodoreda

M (Teach), B Sc (Psych), Grad Dip (Psych)

ELC Teacher

Catherine Ryan

BSc (Biotechnology), Grad Dip Ed (Secondary)

Science Teacher

VCE Biology & Environmental Science Greenways Mentor

Anita Saavedra

BA, Dip Ed

Legal Studies Teacher

Business Management Teacher

Laura Savage

B Ed (Primary)

Eblana Teacher – Year 1

Sonja Seeger

B Ed (Secondary) BA (History) Teacher of Languages - German

Deb Sewell

B Ed

Eblana Teacher -Years 2, 3 & 4

Christine Shanahan

M Ed (Special Education), Grad Cert Gifted Education (COGE), Dip Ed (Teaching), BA (Maths & Sociology)

Learning Enhancement Teacher

Karen Sheehy

BA, B Ed (Primary and Secondary)

Post Grad Cert Ed, (Numeracy Leadership) Eblana Teacher – Year 2

Tracy Sheppard

Cert III (Commercial Cookery)

Food Technology Technician

Jodi Shepherd

B Ed, (Maths & English), Grad Dip (IT for Ed)

Mathematics Teacher

Clark House Mentor

Jayne Sheumack

BA, B Ed

Deputy Head of Greenways

Kathryn Schravemade

B (Learning Management) (Secondary), BA (Literature and History), M Ed (Teacher Librarianship), M Ed (Knowledge Networks and Digital Innovation), Assoc Dip Music, (AMusA), Cert (Performance Aust) (CMusa) Head of Libraries

Yvonne Simmonds

B Ed (Early Childhood)

Eblana ELC Teacher (Music)

Bernadette Simpkin (Term 1)

VCE-VM Teacher

Sally Smith

B App Sci (Psych), B Teach (Secondary), M (Counselling)

Psychology Teacher

Jones House Coordinator

Sally Smith

Cert III Early Childhood ELC Co-educator

Sheree Smith

B Teach (Primary) B Ed (Primary) Eblana Teacher – Foundation Literacy Coordinator F-4

Lou Spanos

B Ed (Business Studies)

Assistant Head of Humanities

Jones House Mentor

Atsuko Spink

Cert III (Commercial Cookery) Cert (Barista)

BA (Japanese) Café Assistant - Greenways

Mark Stembridge

Grad Dip (Tech Ed)

Cert IV (Professional Cookery), Cert IV (Training & Assessment)

Greenways Cafe Program Manager

Food & Technology Teacher

Rebecca Stembridge

BA, Grad Dip (Journalism), Grad Dip Ed (Middle Years), M Ed (Specific Learning Difficulties) Co-Head of Learning Enhancement

Learning Enhancement Teacher

Trevor Stevens BSc, HEd Frogmore Science Teacher

Were House Mentor Officer of Cadets

Rev. Andrew Stewart

BEc, MA, B Div, Adv Dip Theo, Dip Ed Chaplain

Religious Education Teacher

Heather Stone

Higher Dip Ed

Mathematics Teacher Greenways Mentor

Nicola Studd

M Teach (Secondary), B Journalism

English Teacher

Mingjia Su M (Teach)

ELC, Riviera, Bayview Teacher of Languages - Chinese

Hillary Sullivan

Dip Teach (Primary), Grad Dip (Special Education) Eblana Classroom Support

Julie Svenson Dip (Visuals Arts), Dip (Teaching) Visual Arts Teacher

Alicia Ning Si Tan

BA (Chinese language and literature), Dip Ed Teacher of Languages - Chinese (Eblana)

Juby Thomas

Dip Lab Tech, M Science (Biotechnology) Science Laboratory Technician

Madeleine Thomas

M Ed (Special Education), B App Sc, Grad Dip Ed, Grad Dip (Occ Health Practice)

Learning Enhancement Bayview Facilitator

Sarah Thompson BA, B Ed (Early Childhood), Cert III (Early Childhood Education and Care), Dip (Early Childhood Education and Care) ELC Co-educator

May Tian

B Teaching, B Ec (Accounting) Teacher of Languages - Chinese Bayview Mentor-Year 7

Angus Todd BA, M Teach (Primary and Secondary) English and Humanities Teacher Year 8 Coordinator

Sam-Alyce Trchala

BSc, B Ed (Hons) Science (Chemistry) & Mathematics Teacher Bayview Mentor – Year 7

Lauren Trevis

B Ed Primary, BA Policy Studies Eblana Teacher – Year 4

Meg Tucker BA, BT (Primary) Eblana Teacher – Support

Lisa Turner BA (Psychology), B Ed (Primary & Secondary)

English Teacher Drinan House Coordinator

Jennie Valente

Dip Teach B Ed (Primary) Bayview Learning Enhancement Teacher

Daniel Vega

B Ed (Early Years Teaching), Cert IV (Training and Assessment) ELC Co-educator

Sarah Volum

B Ed (Hons), Dip (Children’s Services), Cert III (Children Services) ELC Co-educator

Enzo Vozzo

B Tech (Computer Studies), Grad Dip (Secondary) Mathematics, Science and Technologies Teacher

Briana Walker BA, B Teach Eblana Teacher – Year 2

Courtney Walton B Ed (Secondary) English & Humanities Teacher - Librarian

Jillian Watkins

B Teach, Grad Dip (Children’s Services), Grad Cert (Career Development Practice) Careers & Pathways Counsellor

Paul Watson

Cert III (Printing and Graphic Arts) Dip (Printing and Graphic Arts) (Digital Production) Design and Technology Technician

Amy Watts

B App Sci (Health Sciences), B Teach (Secondary) VCE-VM Teacher

Learning Enhancement Teacher/Case Manager

Fiona Watts

M Ed (Special Educational Needs), B Ed, Dip Ed (Primary) Eblana Learning Enhancement Teacher

Jeff Welsh

B Teach, B Sc (Earth), B Sc (Environment),

M Ed (Info Tech Ed)

Science and Technology Teacher

Bayview Mentor – Year 8

Assistant Head of Digital Learning and Innovation

Kym Willett

MHRM (Training and Dev), B Ed HPE and English Teacher

Jones House Mentor

Cameron Wilson

B A (Hons),

Grad Dip (Teaching and Learning – Secondary) Cert IV (Assessment & Workplace Training)

English Teacher

Greenways Mentor

Officer of Cadets – Quartermaster

President of Staff Association

Mark Wilson

Mathematics Teacher

Lisa Winding

M (Teach), B Bus, Dip Ed Legal Studies Teacher

Luke Wintle

B App Sci, Grad Dip Ed (Secondary), Dip (Sports Development) Head of HPE (Sem 2)

Paul Wintle

BA (Occupational Therapy)

Grad Dip Ed, Cert IV Training & Assessment HPE Teacher

Lionel Large Mentor

Amelia Wong

B Ed (Secondary and Science)

Mathematics Teacher

Bayview Mentor – Year 7

Kim Wootton

BA (Fine Art), Dip Ed (Secondary) Visual Arts Teacher

Kate Wright

M Teach (Prim), BA (Media and Communication), Cert III (Sport and Recreation) Head of Enrichment Programs

Peter Wynne

BSc ED, BSc (Hons) Head of Science

Anderson House Mentor

Peter Zerman

BA, Grad Dip Ed, MMM, Cert IV (Assessment & Workplace Training) Finlay Anderson House Mentor

REPLACEMENT STAFF

Brenda Wightman

B Ed (Primary) Teacher

Parker Yang

Mathematics Teacher

Chinese Language Teacher

SESSIONAL MUSIC TUTORS

Susan Batten (Oboe/Piano)

Chris Bieniek (Guitar)

Justine Clark B Teach (Pri)

B Ed (Suzuki Violin/Violin/Piano)

Gavin Cornish (French Horn/Trumpet/Trombone)

Stephen Coutts (Speech & Drama/Voice)

Liam Cullen (Cello)

Niran Dasika (Trumpet)

Sol Dasika (Drums/Orchestral Percussion)

Kelsey de Prada (Flute)

Catherine Friend (Piano/Theory)

Sally Haworth (Clarinet/Saxophone/Flute)

Reave Maloney (Guitar/Bass Guitar/Double Bass/Electric Guitar/Cello/Harp)

Lidia Mancini (Voice)

Duane Manning (Drums)

Debra McLeod (Cello/Piano)

Natalie Morgenstern (Bassoon/Clarinet/Flute/ Oboe/Saxophone)

Catherine Narayan (Cello/Suzuki Violin/ Viola/ Violin)

Mia Quist (Bassoon)

Frank Recchia (Drums/Guitar/ Bass Guitar Unplugged/Pop Piano/ Electric Guitar)

Aaron Richard (French Horn/ Trombone/ Tuba/ Keyboard)

Samantha Robertson (Voice)

JB Smith (Drums and Orchestral)

Angela Wasley (Voice)

Jason Wasley (Voice)

Catherine Waugh (French Horn)

OPERATIONS

Julie Aarons

B Bus (Acc), CPA GAICD

Finance Manager

Acting Director of Business (Term 2)

Ric Arnold Dip (Live Production and Events), Adv Dip (Audio Engineering) AV & Theatre Technician

Suzanne Ashley (Term 1)

BA (Legal), Dip (School Marketing), CMS Alumni Manager

David Atkinson

B InfoTech, CUE50303, IT Systems Administrator

Andrew Baillie

Dip Property Services

Property Manager

Tim Baker

B (Info Systems) – BIS, MA (Info Systems Exec) - MISEXEC Director of ICT

Margeaux Ballardie

M (Human Resource Management) People & Culture Business Partner

Sharon Bates

Accounts Receivable Officer

Jennifer Blackburn

MA (Prof Comm), Grad Dip (Communications), Dip (Prof Writing and Editing)

Publications Manager Officer of Cadets

STAFF REGISTER 2023

Connor Bourke

B Bus (Marketing) ICT Support Officer

Nick Christoforou

Cert IV (Work Health & Safety) Risk & Compliance Officer

Karen Church Financial Accountant

Monica Clarke

B (Health and PE) Head of Girls’ Sport

Jasmin Crawford Risk and Compliance Assistant

Kelli Dawes

Dip (Event Management and Public Relations) Events & Catering Manager

Madie Dunstan

B (Business), Cert IV (Work Health & Safety) Risk & Compliance Coordinator

Pernilla Eklund Allan Registrar

Julliet Eksiyan

Grad Cert (Business Administration), Adv Dip Business (Acc) Management Accountant

Tyson Fish

Performing Arts Audio Technician

Claire Forbes Accounts Payable Assistant

Navid Ghaghli ICT Support Officer

Nathaniel Guinan ICT Support Officer

Tom Halbert

B Ed SIS Specialist

Rebekah Halls

Grad Dip (Communication), Cert IV (Graphic Design) Marketing and Communications Specialist

Nichole Hargreaves

EA to Principal EA to Deputy Principal

Samantha Harrington Payroll & Finance Officer

Deborah Heath

Cert IV (Frontline Management) Facilities Manager

Stephanie Herd

B. Bus (Event Management and Marketing) Performing Arts Coordinator

James Houghton

Dip Ed (Secondary),

M Exercise Science (Sports Management) Head of Boys Sport

Deborah Kenner

Dip (HR Management)

PA to Head of Eblana PA to Director of ELC

Georgia Kenny

Cert III (Business) Greenways Campus PA

Laura Kenny

Dip (Business)

People and Culture Advisor

Liz Kenny

B Comm (Management & HRM)

Alumni & Development Manager

Garrett Kinchington

B Comm (Marketing)

BA (Media and Communication)

Marketing Manager

Stephanie Kinnear

B Design & Comm (Hons) Marketing and Communications Officer

Ksenija Krasova

BBA, Grad Dip (ACC), CPA

Financial Accountant

Michelle Lewis

Cert IV (Business Administration) Assistant Registrar

Monique Lawrence

EA to Director of Business

Marie Lunt

BA Sc (CompTech) IT Operations Manager

Lisa Mitchell (Sem 1)

B Ed PA to Head of Riviera

Michelle Morton

EA to Director of Learning & Teaching

EA to Director of School Operations

VASS Coordinator

Peter Newton

TMA Volunteer

Jemma Nowak

Cert IV (Art and design)

Diploma (Graphic design)

Music Administrator

Carolyn Nuttall

Associate Dip (Business Administration), Dip (Travel & Tourism) PA to Head of Bayview

Kylie Reardon

Receptionist/Admin/Events Assistant

Colette Russell

BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD

Senior Business Analyst

Beck Russell

Cert (Service Coordination) PA to Head of Frogmore

Dejana Sadzakov

Grad Dip (HR Management) BSc (Hons)

HR Advisor

Brenton Sanderson

B Comm

Director of Sport

Fiona Slocombe

Cross Campus Administration

David Song

BSc

IT Administrator

Rachel Travica (Term 1)

HR Advisor

Leanne Vallance

Professional Development Administrator

Main Reception/Administration

Kerryn Van Der Merwe

B Comm (Bus and Eco Sciences),

Grad Dip (Bus Admin and Management), Hons (Bus and Eco Sciences)-Marketing and Finance

Records & Archives Manager

Sarah Wells

BSc (Mathematics/Statistics)

Data Analyst

Sam Williams IT Support

Danny Yardis

Dip (Art & Design – Graphic Design)

Senior Graphic Designer

MEDICAL EDGE

Dani Begg

First Responder

Eleanor Holland

Grad Dip (Emergency Nursing) Div. 1 Registered Nurse

Jane Williamson Div. 1 Registered Nurse

Cert. Neonatal Intensive Care IBCLC

School Nurse

Ruth Zlatkovic

Bachelor of Nursing Div. 1 Registered Nurse

GROUNDS AND MAINTENANCE

Chris Larson Maintenance Supervisor – Operations

Tom Donnell

Grounds Supervisor

Patrick McCarthy

Grounds Supervisor

Ben Still Maintenance

Wayne Fuller

Ground Staff

Will Durston

Setup Coordinator

Luis McLaren

Will Smith

Grounds Apprentice

SECURITY

Peter Francis

Security Supervisor

Cert III (Security Operations)

Adnan Ahmad Sethi

Security Officer

Cert II (Security Operations)

Mohammed Mohsin

Security Officer

Cert II (Security Operations)

Staff List compiled to October 2023

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Mentone Grammar has a vibrant and welcoming community of parents, Mentonians (alumni), friends and partners who provide an extended network of support for our students and our School.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

The Mentone Grammar School Foundation Limited gratefully accepts donations or bequests. Tax deductible gifts can be made to the School via the Foundation Building Fund.

You can also become part of Mentone Grammar’s rich history by sponsoring a tax deductible named seat within the impressive Thorold Theatre created in perpetuity for the life of the building.

We are also delighted to work with community members on any customised giving opportunities or major gifts. For more information: mentonegrammar.net/community/giving-opportunities

COMMUNITY GROUPS

We are fortunate to have two wonderful volunteer organisations associated with the School that offer a number of ways you can get involved.

THE MENTONIANS ASSOCIATION: mentonians.mentonegrammar.net

PARENTS & FRIENDS: mentonegrammar.net/community/parents-and-friends