Newsletter 2: 18 February 2020

In 2019, the Council for the Marist Association of Saint Marcellin Champagnat made the decision to establish a National Schools Council. The purpose of the National Schools Council is to provide advice to the Association Council about matters relating to Marist Schools Australia in fulfilling its mission, vision and overall objectives in service and leadership with the 54 Marist schools across Australia. In effect, the National Schools Council is a standing committee of the Association Council and will fulfil its role in support of good governance for the largest Marist ministry in Australia, our schools. The National Council will receive regular reports, data and analysis from the Marist Schools Australia Leadership Team, which is ably supported by the existing three Regional Councils, who provide invaluable advice and guidance to the MSA Regional Directors.

The National Schools Council held its inaugural meeting on the evening of Monday 17 February 2020 at the Marist Centre in Mascot, Sydney. The members of the Council bring a wealth of experience in Catholic education across the nation, and we are fortunate to have them share their wisdom and insight to the governance of our work.

In welcoming these fine people to their roles in this important new entity for Marist Schools and the Association, I thank them for generously giving their time and expertise in support of quality Catholic education in the Marist way. More biographical information in regard to the Members of the National Council will appear on the MSA website in the coming weeks.