College Board Report included the following topics: • Strategic and Financial Plan Overview • 2014-2018 Financial & Development Plan • 2014-2018 Strategic Plan Initiatives & Targets • Teaching & Learning Update – 2013 • Education in Faith • Pastoral Care – New Programs • Year 9 Program Development Update Chris Smith, EREA National Director of Identity, • EREA School Review presented the outcomes of the review at our annual As a Board, we appreciate the time taken by the board seminar held in August. The outcomes were very Management Team to attend and make a considerable pleasing and encouraging, commending the College for contribution to the discussions. It assists greatly in the its current achievements and approach to educating future planning for the College. our boys. As with all reviews, recommendations are provided which have been embraced by the board and In November, our Board and Management Team went management to further improve on the foundation that to Saint Ignatius, Drysdale for our Annual Combined Board/Council Dinner. This was well attended by we have already. Clonard College, Sacred Heart College and St Ignatius. During the year, our Trade Training Centre has opened It was a great night with ample opportunity to interact and is being used for several classes, including Allied and share ideas for the future with other Catholic Health, Woodwork and Carbon Management. We are Secondary Colleges our region. so privileged, in conjunction with Clonard College, Sacred Heart College and MacKillop School to have Sadly, we will see Board Member Chris Caldow finish such a facility at our College. It is a tremendous benefit in 2013. Chris has been a Board Member for four years to our students having these facilities on-site. We and as an educator, has made a significant impact on the are extremely confident that this will provide some Board. Chris is leaving us, as he has been appointed the wonderful opportunities for our boys for many years Principal of Penola Catholic College in Glenroy, so we to come. wish him well and thank him for his great contribution. This year has been extremely busy with quite a few significant events taking place. As our school’s last full EREA School Review was held in 2007, we were scheduled for another review this year. It was held by a panel of three representatives from EREA and consisted of comprehensive interviews with College parents, students, teachers, management and board members over a couple of days.
Another major enhancement to our College in 2013 was the renovation and upgrade of our new Year 9 Westcourt campus, which will be open for classes in 2014. The College has invested significantly in this campus and it will create wonderful opportunities for our Year 9 students to enjoy a unique experience through their middle years of secondary education. I would like to say a special thank you to our College Business Manager, Terry Fowler, for his tireless work in getting this major project completed on time.
On a personal note, I advise that after seven years on the College Board I find it’s time for me to step down. I’ve found this time to be rewarding and fulfilling as much work has been undertaken across all areas of the College. My wife Sharon and I started our association with St Joseph’s in 2006 with the enrolment of our son Dylan, and now he is completing his Year 12 studies. I say thank you and farewell. It’s been an honour and a privilege to be involved with such a great school with so many good people.
“The panel from EREA also attended one of our monthly board meetings and there was quite an interactive discussion around how our College fits the four touchstones of EREA Education – Liberating Education, Inclusive community, Gospel Spirituality, Justice and Solidarity.” - Wayne Tattersall
Throughout the course of the year, there have been several meetings with EREA over a range of topics. These include discussion around ongoing corporate governance, the status of EREA as a Public Juridical Person as approved by Rome, and other administrative issues within the EREA Network of Schools.
In conclusion, I also want to thank our Principal Paul Tobias, Deputies Paul Clohesy and Claire Brown, Business Manager Terry Fowler, Assistants Maureen Bryant & Adel Mawson, College Leaders and fellow Board Members for their willingness to make this College the success that it is. We are so fortunate to In August we held our board seminar at 13th Beach. have the caliber of people that we have, to ensure the We were pleased to have both Chris Smith and Paul best outcomes for our son’s education. Williams, EREA Regional Administrator - Southern Wishing everyone a successful and fulfilling 2014 Region attend. One day and one night of presentations Wayne Tattersall - Chairperson
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