Parents Association

Thank you “Mazza Mums” and welcome “Mazenod Helping Hands”

On behalf of our students, staff, parents and wider Mazenod Community, the College and the Parents Association extends its thanks to everyone who has been involved with the “Mazza Mums” group over the years. We are truly blessed to have such a dedicated group of caregivers (parents, guardians, grandparents and extended family members) who tirelessly give up their time when needed.

These special volunteers have contributed to the success of a number of key College events, including the College Open Day, the St Eugene de Mazenod Feast Day, the Year 12 Farewell Assembly and the Year 6 Orientation Day, to name but a few. We also recognise other volunteers who help with the Chapel Flower Roster and those who assist with Sports events, Arts events and Careers events at the College.

The rebranding of “Mazza Mums” was first discussed in late 2024. In the spirit of community and to further embrace diversity and inclusivity within our Mazenod families, the Parents Association called on the wider Mazenod Community for suggestions for a new name prior to the conclusion of Term 4, 2024. Thank you to everyone who took the time to provide feedback.

The issue was again discussed at the Parent Association meeting held on 31 March 2025 and a number of suggested names were put forward for consideration and shortlisted at that meeting. After collating everyone’s preferences and further to discussions with Principal, Mr Simon Harvey, and Rector, Fr Michael Twigg OMI, the name which received the most votes was “Mazenod Helping Hands,” followed closely by “Mazza Helping Hands” and “Mazenod Hands.” Other names that were shortlisted included “Mazza Collective,” “Mazenod Friends & Family” and “Mazza Hands & Hearts.”

In light of the above community consultation, the Parent Association Executive and the College is pleased to announce that it has endorsed the new name “Mazenod Helping Hands.” A special thank you to Sarah Keough who will continue as our Co-ordinator.

Stay tuned for further information regarding Mazenod Helping Hands and how you can volunteer to be part of this group.

SAVE THE DATE: Parents Association Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Parents Association will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, commencing at 6:30pm in the College Boardroom. An Agenda for the AGM, together with a Zoom link, will be circulated closer to the time.

At the upcoming AGM, all positions on the Executive Committee will be declared vacant:

• President
• Vice President
• Treasurer
• Secretary

Any member, who is present at the AGM, or has consented in writing to be elected, shall be eligible for election to the Executive Committee. Additional nominations of Executive Committee members may be accepted from the floor of the AGM.

We will sadly bid farewell to our current Treasurer (Dan Watson), as the end of his term coincides with his younger son’s imminent graduation from the College, and he will not be renominating for the position. The position of Vice President is currently vacant. At the AGM, our current President (Daniela Tonon) and Secretary (Sarah Adams) will renominate for a further term to assist with the transition to the new College Principal commencing in Term 1, 2026. We are looking for parents/guardians who may be interested in filling the roles of Vice President and Treasurer.

If you are interested in joining the Executive Committee, or if you have any questions, please reach out by emailing Tamara Laurito, Executive Assistant to the Principal: laurito.tamara@mazenod.wa.edu.au

A Parents Association meeting will also be held immediately after the AGM.

Further correspondence will be sent out to all parents/guardians in the coming weeks.

Daniela Tonon

President of the Parents’ Association

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