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Mazenod College was founded by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate in February 1967 to serve the growing needs of parishes in the suburbs of Clayton, Springvale and Waverley. In July 2022, a Memorandum of Understanding for Mazenod Regional College was signed between the Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools (MACS), and the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. This solidified the long-term relationship between the Founding Fathers of the College and the Melbourne Archdiocese. Mazenod College is led by College Principal Dr Paul Shannon, and College Rector Fr Harry Dyer OMI.
Mazenod College Advisory Council
The Mazenod College Advisory Council operates in accordance with the MACS Terms of Reference. The roles and responsibilities of those who lead in Catholic Schools is outlined in the Charter, ‘Working Together in Mission’ (January 2021). Consequently, the Advisory Council provides a forum for consultation and participation in the operations of the College by supporting the College Principal.
There are four portfolios within the Advisory Council including Finance, Governance, Building and Social Media & Marketing Committee.
The Advisory Council includes:
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Principal
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Dr Paul Shannon
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Chair
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Dr Eugene Fredericks
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Deputy Chair
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Mr Michael Curtis
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Nominated Member
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Mr James Dobeli
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Nominated Member
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Ms Aleesha De Mel-Tucker
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Nominated Member
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Ms Laurie Langford
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Oblates Representative
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Fr Christian Fini OMI
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Rector
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Fr Harry Dyer OMI
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Canonical Representative
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Fr David Raj OMI
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Director Business Operations
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Mr Cameron Moroney
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Staff Representative
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Ms Joanne Noone
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Executive Assistant
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Mrs Kate Oberg
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Governance
Mazenod College is a school which operates with the consent of the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne and is operated and governed by Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS).
MACS governs and operates Catholic schools in the Archdiocese to continue the mission of Catholic education to proclaim the Good News and equip our young people with the knowledge, skills, and hope to live meaningful lives and enrich the world around them.
Because the good work of educating the young is a co-responsible task led by every member of the Catholic school community, School Advisory Councils have been established to provide a crucial point of connection between the wider school community and school leaders. This governance model was designed to ease the administrative burden on our schools and parishes, allow parish priests to focus on the mission of education in the parish, enable greater collaboration between schools and ensure greater consistency in school policies and procedures.
More information about MACS is available at www.macs.vic.edu.au.
College Leadership Team
The College Leadership Team works in collaboration with the Principal in implementing the strategic direction of the College. This team seeks the advice of specialists to determine the best educational practice and to develop strategic plans. In collaboration with all members of the community goals are set for the implementation of the Annual Action Plan.
Members of the College Leadership Team include:
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Principal
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Dr Paul Shannon
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Rector
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Fr Harry Dyer OMI
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Vice Principal
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Mr Tim Ford
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Deputy Principal of Students
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Ms Gabriella Warfe
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Deputy Principal of Staff
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Ms Edwina Tribe
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Deputy Principal of Learning and Teaching
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Dr Matt Fyfield
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Director Business Operations
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Mr Cameron Moroney
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Director of Faith and Oblate Charism
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Mr John Tighe
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Director of Learning Diversity
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Mrs Anne Johnson
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Senior Student Leadership Team
The student voice gives each student the opportunity to participate in decisions that impact on the school community and strategic direction. It is anticipated that Mazenod College leaders share a passion for nurturing the quality of student life at school, selfless dedication to mission, determination and compassion for social justice and the environment, and the ambition to make a difference in the school and wider community.
At the head of the Senior Student Leadership Team are the School Captain, 3 Vice Captains, and 2 Head Prefects.
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