Principal's Post
We hope that you have had the opportunity to enjoy a well-earned summer break and are feeling refreshed and recharged. With the new school year commencing, we are hopeful and optimistic about what 2024 will bring and the opportunity to enjoy the holistic learning experiences offered by the College.
It has been wonderful to share moments of welcome and return with all year levels over the past week. All of the College Staff are back, and we are looking forward to the 2024 Academic Year with hope and optimism. We are delighted to welcome new Year 7 students with their parents and carers last Monday and feel privileged that you have chosen us for your son’s secondary education. It was equally pleasing to see Year 11 and 12 Students return on this day, exercising exemplary leadership and role modelling to which Mazenod College has become accustomed.
Staff News
A very warm welcome to our new staff who have joined us in a variety of leadership, teaching and support roles. Adrian McClelland, Nathan Fallon, Alex Bantock, Nicole Brennan, Alex Colasante, Nikhil Perera, Andrew Hales, Philippa Kirwan, Chris Pye, Pravin Vaz, Craig Jacobs, Sabrina Crespi, Edwina Tribe, Sophia Ikosidekas, Elizabeth O'Connor, Theodore Hrysomallis, Gabriel Chen, Toby Clack, Gabriella Warfe, Tony Nguyen, Irene Alessandro, Xavier Montoya, Jack Moshakis, Zach Darley-Collis, Jade Corrales, Jake Byrne, James Kwan, Joshua Lorback, Kimberley Suta, Matt Berry, Michael Fantonial, Mina Rizk Habachy, Nadia Willer and Natalie Ilieveski.
Class of 2023 Results
It is with great pleasure that I congratulate our Year 12 cohort for 2023 on their academic performance throughout the year, which is reflected in the final analysis of their VCE, VET and VM results. One of the strong traditions of the College is the attempt to provide a truly holistic education, one which fosters not only academic growth, but also physical and social development, emotional well-being and spiritual growth, that is, the growth of the whole person. Mazenod College aims to provide holistic education and the formation of rounded and multidimensional people.
All education, especially a Mazenod education, is not just for you, it is also something for the world – to be used for and shared with others. The very essence of Christian belief is that each of us is meant to share in the unfolding creation as we do what we can to build a better world, to help bring the ideal of the “Kingdom of God” closer to reality – the reign of universal justice, mercy and peace. In the years to come and in the various spheres of influence you will find yourself in, you will have much to offer and many opportunities to act out of your ideals and make our world a better place for all.
We look forward to welcoming our high achievers and their parents/carers to the Day of Excellence Assembly on Friday, 16th February. Good luck with your decisions over the next few months and congratulations once again for the way you have supported each other and pursued personal excellence in your time at Mazenod.
Inaugural Mass
The Inaugural Mass scheduled for the Cathedral on Friday February 23. Please note this in your diary. More details will follow regarding the timing of the day.
All the best,
Dr Paul Shannon
Principal