School Advisory Council

From 1 January 2021, the Board of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) has responsibility for the strategic direction and oversight of the operation and management of MACS Catholic schools, including St Mary's Castlemaine. Clear lines of authority, reporting and delegation have been established which delegate the day to day operational management of St Mary's to the principal.

In keeping with the objects of the MACS Constitution, which states “The good work of educating the young, undertaken in the light of the Gospel, is a co-responsible task led by every member of the Catholic school community”, the School Advisory Council provides a crucial point of connection between the wider school community and school leaders. While the School Advisory Council does not have a decision-making authority, it informs, advises and supports the principal and school leadership.

The School Advisory Council provides a forum for discussion and discernment, where the parent / guardian voice and perspective are available to inform and support the decisions made by the principal and parish priest for the good of school and parish where the wellbeing and outcomes for students is paramount.

The St Mary's School Advisory Council is:

Chair Person: Ian Morelli

Parish Priest: Fr Wahid Raid

Principal: John Doherty

Learning &Teaching: Anushka Vaz

Parents & Friends: Marie MacCallum

Parents & Friends: Fiona Lane

Parents & Friends: AnneMaree Bernardo

Parents & Friends: Jen Hendry

Links:

Democratic Principles Statement

MACS Code of Conduct for School Advisory Council