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Meet The Principals
Gerard Foley, Ivanhoe Grammar School
Timothy Nemcomb, Marymede Catholic College
Fact File NAME: Ivanhoe Grammar School TIONS: Ivanhoe Campus | OCATIONS: LOCA Plenty Campus | University Campus PHONE: 9490 1877 WEBSITE: ivanhoe.com.au EMAIL: info@ivanhoe.com.au
● Gerard Foley As a passionate educator, Gerard believes every student can become the best version of themselves, and it is the role of schools to support them. Gerard is committed to the philosophy of developing young people who have moral, performance and civic character; young people who go out into the world with open minds and a sense of belonging, which compels them to contribute meaningfully to their local and global communities. Global citizenship is a critical component of an effective education; for students to develop a broad understanding and appreciation of the world they live in and shape. As Principal of Ivanhoe Grammar School, Gerard has overseen significant innovative learning programs and capital works projects including: ■ a hybrid secondary school-university experience for Year 9 students at the Ivanhoe Grammar School University Campus ■ a multi-levelled state-of-the-art Senior Years Centre at Ivanhoe Campus
catering for the unique needs of Years 10 to 12 students ■ Ivanhoe Edge – a holistic co-curricular enrichment program for students passionate ■ sport providing strength and conditioning, tailored development and goal setting, one-to-one and small group training ■ Ivanhoe Swim and Ivanhoe Dance – learn to swim/dance programs available to the general public ■ Global Education Program – a ground-breaking program setting a new benchmark for incorporating global citizenship education into the school curriculum ■ Character Education – Ivanhoe Grammar School becoming one of the first schools in Australia to be formerly accredited as a ‘School of Character ’ by the international organisation Character.org Gerard has overseen two five-year Strategic Plans at Ivanhoe and he is committed to Ivanhoe continuing to offer a breadth of learning opportunities, which has been the hallmark of an Ivanhoe Grammar School education for over 100 years.
Jason McBean, Laurimar Primary School
● Timothy Newcomb speaks with Jolie and Furmaan Jolie and Furmaan from Marymede Fact File Catholic College’s &-12 Campus in Doreen, sat down with their Principal NAME: Marymede Catholic Mr Timothy Newcomb, for this Meet College the Principal Q&A: L OCA TION: 60 Williamsons Rd, OCATION: F: What inspired you to become a South Morang Principal? PHONE: 9407 9000 T: I know how impactful education WEBSITE: marymede.vic.edu.au is, and so by being a Principal, I’ve EMAIL: reception@ got the opportunity to help lot of marymede.vic.edu.au people to learn, to grow and to be the very best people they can be. T: I love seeing students grow and F: When you were a kid, did you learn new things – and if they have want to be a Principal when you difficulties, I enjoy working with our grew up? amazing staff, who help students find T: Well, besides wanting to play ways to be their best version of themfootball for Essendon or cricket for selves and discover their own unique Australia – I actually wanted to work pathways. in medical research, but then I really J: What do you enjoy most about felt that I had a calling to work in edu- your job? cation, where I could make a differT: Our students! Witnessing their ence for young people. achievements and the pride they J: What inspires you to continue take in their success is the most rebeing a Principal? warding aspect of my role.
Brian Hanley, St Monica’s College, Epping
Fact File NAME: Laurimar Primary School TION: 1 Armidale Rd, OCATION: LOCA Doreen PHONE: 9717 7100 WEBSITE: https://www.laurimarps. vic.edu.au/ EMAIL: laurimar.ps@ education.vic.gov.au
● Jason McBean Meet Jason McBean, the innovative Principal of Laurimar Primary School, where your child's educational journey begins with excitement and promise. We invite you to explore the myriad of opportunities awaiting your child during your visit at LPS. Discover our robust Literacy and Numeracy programs, diverse extracurricular activities, and innovative programs in Prep that sets a strong foundational base for all learning.
As a larger school, we offer unparalleled opportunities including our year-round InterSchool sports program, specialized subjects such as our vibrant Arts Program and Chinese language curriculum as well the Energy Breakthrough program for our senior students. These opportunities are all designed to extend your child’s learning experiences. At Laurimar, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and inclusive culture through strong partnerships with the local community. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to holistic education. We prioritize not only academic success but also the overall development of every child, focusing on how they learn and grow as individuals. As the demand for enrolment continues to rise, Laurimar Primary School stands as a beacon of educational excellence. Experience firsthand what makes us unique by visiting our school. Together, let's embark on a journey of learning and discovery, where every child's potential is celebrated and nurtured at Laurimar Primary School.
● Brian Hanley OAM St Monica’s College, Epping is a coFact File educational Catholic College that was established in 1964 and is based NAME: St Monica’s College, on two campuses in Epping. Epping The College offers a modern curTION: 16 Davisson St, OCATION: riculum with a wide choice of sub- LOCA Epping jects. Our cocurricular activities are PHONE: 9409 8800 highly regarded with many options in WEBSITE: stmornics-epping.com sport, arts and STEM. EMAIL: admin@ We welcome a diverse cohort of stmonicas-epping.com students with the assurance that we will ensure that each and every one take them forward in life. has the best opportunity to be their “I am committed to ensuring that best. we provide the best education we At our College, no student is left can to the youth of the northern subbehind. urbs of Melbourne, supported by the Our principal, Mr Brian Hanley best staff and state-of-the-art faciliOAM, commenced as principal in ties. 1991. “At St Monica’s College every stuHe has overseen the ongoing de- dent matters and we leave no stuvelopment of the College infrastruc- dent behind,” Mr Hanley said. ture as well as ensuring our curricuBrian was awarded an Order of lum meets the challenge to give our Australia Medal for his services to secstudents the education they need to ondary education in 2021.