College Board Report _________________________Page

This year has been extremely busy with quite a few signifi cant 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. Chris Smith, EREA National Director of Identity, presented the outcomes of the review at our annual board seminar held in August. The outcomes were very pleasing and encouraging, commending the College for its current achievements and approach to educating our boys. As with all reviews, recommendations are provided which have been embraced by the board and management to further improve on the foundation that we have already. During the year, our Trade Training Centre has opened and is being used for several classes, including Allied Health, Woodwork and Carbon Management. We are so privileged, in conjunction with Clonard College, Sacred Heart College and MacKillop School to have such a facility at our College. It is a tremendous benefi t to our students having these facilities on-site. We are extremely confi dent that this will provide some wonderful opportunities for our boys for many years to come. 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 signifi cantly 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. 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 August we held our board seminar at 13th Beach. We were pleased to have both Chris Smith and Paul Williams, EREA Regional Administrator - Southern Region attend. One day and one night of presentations 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 • EREA School Review As a Board, we appreciate the time taken by the Management Team to attend and make a considerable contribution to the discussions. It assists greatly in the future planning for the College. In November, our Board and Management Team went to Saint Ignatius, Drysdale for our Annual Combined Board/Council Dinner. This was well attended by Clonard College, Sacred Heart College and St Ignatius. It was a great night with ample opportunity to interact and share ideas for the future with other Catholic Secondary Colleges our region. Sadly, we will see Board Member Chris Caldow fi nish in 2013. Chris has been a Board Member for four years and as an educator, has made a signifi cant impact on the Board. Chris is leaving us, as he has been appointed the Principal of Penola Catholic College in Glenroy, so we wish him well and thank him for his great contribution. On a personal note, I advise that after seven years on the College Board I fi nd it’s time for me to step down. I’ve found this time to be rewarding and fulfi lling 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. 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 have the caliber of people that we have, to ensure the best outcomes for our son’s education. Wishing everyone a successful and fulfi lling 2014

Wayne Tattersall - Chairperson

“The panel from EREA also attended one of our monthly board meetings and there was quite an interactive discussion around how our College fi ts the four touchstones of EREA Education – Liberating Education, Inclusive community, Gospel Spirituality, Justice and Solidarity.” - Wayne Tattersall