COLLEGE ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Board of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) has responsibility for the strategic direction and oversight of the operation and management of MACS schools, including Marymede Catholic College.

Clear lines of authority, reporting and delegation from the MACS Board through the MACS Executive Director delegate the day to day operational management of Marymede Catholic College to its principal.

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 governance responsibility or decision-making authority, it supports the principal and school leadership and provides an important connection to the parish.

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.

The members of the College Advisory Council for 2025 are:

Chairperson: Joanne Pampanella, parent of a student in Year 11 at the South Morang Secondary Campus and alumni of the South Morang Secondary Campus

Principal (ex officio): Timothy Newcomb

Custodian of Mission (ex officio): TBC 

College Business Manager (ex officio): Paul Romanin

Advisory Council Minute Secretary (ex officio): Lee Campbell

Members:

Taryn Bates, Staff Representative Doreen Campus

Matthew Bui, Parent Representative South Morang Campus

Rita Casonato, Staff Representative South Morang Campus

Nuwin Fernando, Alumni Representative

Angie Ioannidis-Katavic, Parent Representative South Morang Campus

Emily Lazaro, Parent Representative South Morang Campus

Kirsten Richmond, Parent Representative South Morang Campus

Catherine Simcox, Parent Representative South Morang Campus

Michelle Wilkins, Parent Representative Doreen Campus