Dr Paul Shannon New Mazenod College Principal
In June 2021, it was announced that Dr Paul Shannon would succeed Mr Tony Coghlan as the new Principal of Mazenod College.
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First Lay Principal Appointed
Mr Tony Coghlan was appointed the first Lay Principal of Mazenod College for a three year term (2019 to 2021). Mr Coghlan began at the College as a Year 11 Co-Ordinator and Mathematics and Physical Education teacher in 1996 and was Deputy Principal (Students) from 2001 until 2018. Photo: Principal Mr Tony Coghlan (left) at […]
Australia Remembers – WWII Music Night
“Australia Remembers – World War 2 Music Night” was held in the multipurpose room as part of the commemorations for the 50th Anniversary of the end of WWII. The local Federal Member of Parliament Julian Beale MP presented prizes to students for the best essay in the “Mazenod College Remembers 1945-1995” essay competition.
Mazenod College Commemorates the end of WWII
Ms Natina Giacco (Social Science Co-Ordinator) received Federal Government funding for a book containing stories of Mazenod College students’ grandparents and friends who lived through WWII. Ms Giacco was also invited by the Minister for Veterans Affairs The Hon Con Sciacca MP to participate in the National Youth Forum in Brisbane to observe the 50th Anniversary of the end of WWII.
New Staff Room Opened
Fr Kevin Davine OMI had been aware of the need for a new staff room for some time as the space used for a staff communal area was quite small. With the Board’s approval, he had plans drawn up to develop the staff area, originally a couple of classrooms. The area was extended and a large, well lit staff area created, which staff were delighted with. It provided a much larger area for staff to gather at morning tea and lunch time, as well as a place for other social functions for the College community.
New Deputy Principals Appointed
Following the retirement of the Deputy Principal Mr Harry Boundy in 1990, Mr Michael Pennefather, from Aquinas College was appointed the new Deputy Principal in 1991. Moreover, the College Board and the Rector Fr Kevin Davine OMI re-organised the senior leadership of the College creating two new positions for Deputy Principal. The Curriculum Co-Ordinator, Mr […]