Development & Marketing

ms Suzie mcErvale | Head of Development and Marketing

As we continued to adjust to changes in our environment in the response to COVID-19, Development and Marketing supported a broad range of in-tune initiatives student leaders developed for their peers and College; environmental programs, cross-marking systems for VCE subjects and student-led campaigns reinforcing behavioural student standards.

Supporting the Continuity of Learning Plan messaging with community was a priority during remote learning; community was engaged weekly through student blog articles, and events and videos were transitioned online. Sharing community stories that echoed the power of learning was crucial when fostering learning routines and results. Of course, all this was made possible with the input of students, staff, Tour Guides and alumni. During non-lockdown periods, events ran with consistent high attendance, including Secondary School Experience Day with local Primary Schools. Receiving record attendance, the Community 2021 Hall of Fame event (hosted by Simon O’Donnell) explored how personal and community connections enrich our lives to become better people. As a College we congratulate Sasha Lawrence (2021 Young Achiever), Road Safety Commissioner for Victoria Stephen Leane APM, LL.B, M.Ed, GAICD, Advisor to the Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the US Chris Becker, Parish Priest of Sacred Heart in St Kilda and St Columba’s in Elwood Fr John Petrulis and Director and Joint Founder of Elite Sporting Tours Terry Lucas into the Salesian College Chadstone Hall of Fame. The success of key College events was made possible by the students, staff and parents who supported the busy schedule. To our Years 8 – 10 Tour Guides and their families, we thank you for your contributions. A special mention to the following boys who we farewelled from the Program at the conclusion of their three-year term: Stefan McCance, Lee Beltrami, Gabriel Kapaklis, Peter Liptai and Brodie Vanderhorst. Acknowledgement must also go to the Parents’ Association, in particular Lilian Talarico and Fiona Topliff who led a range of community initiatives throughout the year. As we look back on the success of the 2021 year, we acknowledge the staff along the way who have contributed significantly to the team’s function. Acknowledgment must go to Nikita Rodrigues, who has played a pivotal role in the quality of Development and Marketing outputs, Michelle Collins in her role as Registrar, Matthew Little for his video and event delivery and Johnathon Stevens for his design expertise. As we say farewell to Acting Principal Neil Carter, and Fr Greg Chambers, I thank them both for their guidance and stewardship. To Content Manager Nikita Rodrigues, I thank her for her contribution to the non-teaching aspect of Salesian College Chadstone over her five-and-a-half years. She has played a crucial role in the evolution of the Marketing and Development team. I wish her all the best in the next step of her professional journey. As we look forward to what exciting future plans together and what we can achieve for our students and community in 2022, we are thrilled to welcome Principal Mark Ashmore and Content Coordinator George Ketels.