College Governance

The Directors, appointed by the Members of the Company in accordance with the Constitution, form the College Board, which provides the governance of the College and sets the strategic direction.  All operational matters and internal administration are delegated to the Principal as Chief Executive Officer.

Members of the Company

• Veronica Hoey SGS
• Leonie Keaney – Chair
• Eileen O’Leary – Deputy Chair
• Gaynor Robson-Garth
  

Board Directors

• Wendy Cross - Chairperson
• Sarah Denholm
• Aaron Goodall
• Georgia Heffernan
• Barry Leung
• Eugene Lynch
• Cathy Mason
• Kylie Oddy
• Amy Whitehead
  

Company Secretary

• Otto Henfling

*Information current: March 2025

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Source of Obligation

The Minimum Standards of registration of schools require that the programs and teaching at Mater Christi College must support and promote the principles and practice of Australian democracy.

These include a committment to:

• elected government;
• the rule of law;
• equal rights for all before the law;
• freedom of religion;
• freedom of speech and association; and
• the values of openness and tolerance.

As stated in the Standards, the requirements of the commitment above are not intended to affect the rights accorded to, or the compliance with any obligation imposed on, the School under a law of the State or of the Commonwealth.

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Statement of Democratic Principles

Mater Christi College is committed to the principles of liberal democracy.

• We believe in an accountable, democratically elected government.
• We respect and observe the rule of law, and believe that no person is above the law.
• We believe in equal rights for all before the law, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender, or other attributes.
• We believe not only in the freedom of religion, but also the need to practice tolerance and understanding for others' beliefs.
• We believe in the value of freedom of speech and freedom of association, but also acknowledge that we ahve the responsibility not to abuse this freedom.
• We believe in the values of openness and tolerance, and value and respect all members of the school community regardless of background.

This Statement of Democratic Principles is communicated to staff, students, parents/carers and the school community.

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