From the CEO

THE REVEREND PETER LAURENCE OAM

Dear Colleagues LOVE GRACE MERCY So often it takes others to remind us of the simple truths of our faith. This is especially so as we approach the end of the year. School life is so busy we just want Term 4 to come to an end…bring on the Christmas holidays! Everything around us shouts the trappings of ‘Christmas-anity’ (my word cocktail of ‘Christianity’ and ‘insanity’). The story is retold, one hundred times a day in every shopping centre, but where’s the substance? Last month I had the privilege of being in the room with Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham. He’s one of America’s most prominent public intellectuals. You may have read some of his books: from Destiny and Power, his biography of George HW Bush, to His Truth is Marching On, a portrait of civil rights icon and longtime US congressman John Lewis. The writings in these two books reflect his personal relationship with and intimate knowledge of both men, enabling him to paint a portrait in words that few could ever achieve.

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Anglican Identity Anglican Schools Commission Trinity Anglican College St James’ Anglican School Cathedral College Wangaratta

5 6 8 10 11 Teaching & Learning 12 Peter Moyes Anglican Community School 13 St Mark’s Anglican Community School 14 Staff Spotlight 15 John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School 16 Peter Carnley Anglican Community School 17 Georgiana Molloy Anglican School 18 St George’s Anglican Grammar School 19 John Wollaston Anglican Community School 20 Cobram Anglican Grammar School 21 Esperance Anglican Community School 22 ASC Language School 23

Cover Image: St Mark’s Anglican Community School visit to Parnngurr, an indigenous settlement of the Martu people located 370km east of Newman in the Pilbara area of Western Australia. Beyond Bush and Lewis, I discovered first-hand how Meacham’s depth of knowledge in the fields of politics, history, religion and current affairs has the unique ability to bring historical context to the issues and events impacting daily life in 2022. It isn’t the Pulitzer Prizewinner’s many books on famous American Presidents of the past that speak most powerfully; albeit they cover greats including Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and George HW Bush. Rather, his book entitled The Hope of Glory speaks of his deep faith, as he reflects on Jesus’ seven last sayings from the cross. In it, Meacham reminds the reader that Jesus’ message from the cross was one of love not hate; grace not anger; mercy not vengeance. Meacham is an active Episcopalian (Anglican) and was appointed the Canon Historian at National Cathedral in Washington DC one year ago. Prior to that appointment, he was active on the parish councils of both Trinity Church Wall Street and St. Thomas’ Church on Fifth Avenue in New York City. Meacham ‘walks the talk’. He well understands the complexities of ‘being Anglican’, which was evident when he delivered the keynote address at the recent conference of the USA National Association of Episcopal Schools, held in Texas. Meacham reminded those of us in that conference room only a few weeks ago that those called to serve in Anglican schools are called to live Jesus’ words of love, grace and mercy each and every day with each and every person – student, colleague, parent, stranger. This is what our schools are called to do. In a world that is complex at so many levels, you share the love of Jesus through Chapel, religious studies classes, pastoral care and well beyond. Indeed, you share it in everything you do and say each day. Advent and Christmas can’t stand apart from the events of Good Friday and Easter. To quote Frank Sinatra, “you can’t have one without the other”! That’s the great privilege ASC schools have, as through each school year they retell the Jesus story in new and fresh ways. Simple truths in a complex world. And in so doing, we hope that each young person will embrace a life of love, grace and mercy; walking in the footsteps of Jesus, no matter what their faith tradition may be. FAREWELLS The end of year marks a time of farewell for a number of our dear colleagues. Space is limited here to reference all, so if you are leaving us, you go with our thanks and God’s blessing as you go on your way. I mention a few: Mr Ted Kosicki retires from Georgiana Molloy Anglican School after 17 years at GMAS, the last 12 as Principal. He served as Deputy Principal initially. A much-loved colleague among our principals’ team, Ted has given

so much to shaping the GMAS community into what it is today. He has led the school through this year’s Covid-19 challenges and retires with the appreciation of all in the ASC family. I am most grateful for Ted’s leadership and camaraderie over the years and wish he and Sue God’s blessing for the years ahead. Mr Mike Giles has served as the ASC’s first Chief Operating Officer (COO) since the beginning of last year. He has shaped the role around his strengths as a former principal, and has come to be widely respected in this time. Mike and Judy have decided to move to Melbourne early next year to be close to family. While we all hoped Mike’s tenure would have been longer, I am grateful for his collegiality and contribution to the ASC in this senior leadership position. Every blessing to you both. Mike concludes as COO at the beginning of February. I have appointed Mr Shane Parnell as Acting COO from that time. Shane is our Director of Technology, and worked in senior roles at Peter Carnley Anglican Community School prior to joining our Head Office team. The search for a new COO will commence shortly. Ms Kellie Opitz joined the ASC some 3.5 years ago and has served as our first Director of Human Resources. Kellie has brought great skill and passion to the role. She has decided to take a break from this work for now, to spend time with her family. I thank Kellie for her significant contribution to the ASC as our Director of HR and wish her God’s blessing as she leaves us at the end of this year.

ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN SCHOOL, SHEPPARTON VICTORIA The ASC has appointed Mr Jim Laussen as the foundation Principal of All Saints Anglican School in Shepparton. An experienced educational leader, Mr Laussen is the current Principal of Overnewton Anglican Community College in Melbourne, a position he has held for 22 years. With a plan to conclude his current role at the end of this year, Jim was keen to undertake the opportunity of the role of a Foundation Principal. He is looking forward to becoming a part of the Shepparton community when he starts in April 2023. CELEBRATIONS A number of our schools have celebrated important anniversaries this year

Trinity Anglican College The College celebrated a significant milestone, marking their 20th birthday in 2022. The College has evolved from two portable buildings and a church that housed 17 foundation students and three staff, to a school of 1200 students and 140 staff. The College held a whole school birthday party in November to mark the occasion, with two current and foundation staff members, Jenny McMillan and Davina Gibb addressing the school. The day was marked by the planting of a tree, activities and games, the running of the Trinity Gift and, most importantly, sharing in the birthday cake.

Peter Carnley Anglican Community School Peter Carnley Anglican Community School celebrated its 15th Anniversary in 2022. The School opened in 2007 with 16 staff and 128 students, growing to 142 staff and 1166 students across two campuses today. The 15th Anniversary Founders’ Day Service held in the Keith Lindbeck Centre was a true celebration of those who worked to establish the school, including School Patron, Dr Peter Carnley AC.

Frederick Irwin Anglican School – 30 Years Frederick Irwin Anglican School recently held a dinner to mark 30 years of the Secondary school and a belated 30 years of the official opening of the Primary school in 1991. Former students, Alumni from 1991, plus current and former staff gathered at the Sebel Hotel to celebrate, with Principal Tracey Gray welcoming everyone to the evening. 1991 Foundation students Charles Jenkinson and Skye Pember, and Foundation staff member Sally Glass talked of their memories of the School.

441 Murray Street, Perth Plans for the transformation of the office building at 441 Murray Street are now complete. From late 2024, the building will house the ASC Head Office, ASC International, and part of St George’s Anglican Grammar School. By 2030, a number of new floors will be added to enable the whole school community to be relocated to the vertical campus. This is a significant project, one that will ensure the ASC and the School are well accommodated for decades to come.