The Advisory Council is constituted on behalf of the College Community, to work with the College. It actively promotes and supports the Catholic Identity of the College and its Mercy and Marist traditions.

Members of the Advisory Council

MEMBERPOSITION
John CorteseEx-Officio Principal
David SmythEx-Officio Finance Manager
Kris WalkerEx-Officio Deputy Principal
Jen FrisardiEx-Officio Deputy Principal
Emma ReynoldsonEx-Officio Deputy Principal
Jason GiulianiEx-Officio Deputy Principal
Kate NikolicEx-Officio Executive Assistant Minutes
Darren HoveyCatholic Education Sandhurst Representative
Katie ClavarinoChair / Parent Representative
Fr Joe TaylorParish Priest
Tracy TaylorDeputy Chair / Parent Representative
Anne HutchisonParent Representative
Leah HawkerParent Representative
Kim De PalmaParent Representative
Saliann NieldParent Representative
Mandy SimpsonParent Representative

The Notre Dame College Advisory Council:

  • Provides a voice for members of the school community.
  • Actively supports, in collaboration with the local parish, the vision, and Catholic identity of the College.
  • Provides input into and supports strategic planning and directions.
  • Provides input and contributes advice in the processes of school improvement and school review.
  • Supports the Principal in meeting his/her responsibilities and accountabilities for educational outcomes, effective stewardship of resources, and annual reporting.
  • Actively supports the Principal in the encouragement of parent/guardian engagement.
  • Supports the ongoing sustainability of the Council and its members in its succession and learning.

Parents interested in joining the Advisory Council should contact the Principal’s Executive Assistant on 03 5822 8400.