Ivanhoe Grammar School is committed to the principles of Australian Democracy which includes the process of elected government, adhering to the rules of law and equal rights for all before the law. In addition, the School believes in freedom of religion, freedom of speech and association and promotes the values of openness and tolerance.
Ivanhoe Grammar School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome to be themselves.
Please view our Inclusion Strategy.
Acknowledgment of Country
We would like to acknowledge and show our respect to the traditional custodians of this land, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We would like to pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and in addition to any other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal Australia. It is on their land that Ivanhoe Grammar School was built and as we share our knowledge, teaching and learning with the School community, may we also show our respect through the relationships we form and our own connection with this beautiful land around us.
Please view our Reconciliation Action Plan.
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Ivanhoe Grammar School continues to be a thriving community of young people of character learning and innovating together. This year, several exciting initiatives came to fruition alongside some wonderful achievements, many of which are celebrated in the pages of this publication.
A key highlight was the continuation of our journey developing new standards in global and character education. In 2023, we received an honourable mention by an international character accreditation organisation and our Cadet Unit was recognised internationally for exemplifying principles of character; two key steps as we make our way towards becoming the first Australian school to be formerly accredited as a School of Character. In November 2023 we launched our ground-breaking Global Education program, which aims to set a new benchmark for incorporating global citizenship education into the school curriculum. Additionally, recognising the importance of co-curricular activities in the development of character, we launched Ivanhoe Edge in 2023. Ivanhoe Edge is a comprehensive co-curricular extension program offering coaching and development for Ivanhoe students in the fields of sport and art. This year, the experience of an Ivanhoe education was extended to a broader community as we opened our stateof-the-art Sports and Aquatic Centre beyond our students and staff with the launch of Ivanhoe Swim: a fantastic learn-to-swim program and swim club available to the local community. Finally, enhancement of the sporting facilities at Plenty Campus commenced in the latter part of the year with the building of a new pool, soccer, and hockey pitch.
STRATEGIC PLAN
Throughout the course of 2023 the management team and Board of Governors have spent a large amount of energy and critical thought on the development of our next Strategic Plan: Towards 2030. In looking to the future, it was important to pause and reflect on what an Ivanhoe Education sets out to achieve. From its inception, Ivanhoe Grammar School has been built around the key principle of developing young people of character. Our collective commitment to this remains unchanged and is underpinned by a desire to:
» promote passion for learning and engagement.
» grow humanity, empathy, and collaborative intent.
» stimulate curiosity, imagination, and a future orientation.
» develop the skills to become a confident, independent decision-maker able to shape the future.
» build resilience and introduce the joy of ‘failing forward’.
» induct into diverse cultures.
Supporting these principles, the new Ivanhoe Grammar School Strategic Plan continues our commitment to develop young people to have:
» Moral Character – respect, honesty, compassion, gratitude, kindness, and ethics
» Civic Character – understanding our responsibility to others, citizenship, volunteering, and social justice.
» Performance Character – giving of one’s best in all endeavours, perseverance, focused, hardworking, and diligent.
To achieve this, we need to continue to offer a breadth of learning opportunities, which has been the hallmark of an Ivanhoe Education for over one hundred years. A full review of our cocurricular offerings, programs and practices has been undertaken this year as a part of a process of continual improvement. The findings from this review will inform decisions as we continue to enhance the broad aspects of learning across the School.
Key features of the School’s new Strategic Plan include the following.
» Being a futures-focused school where we not only prepare students for the present but also for the future with skills, capabilities, and dispositions to impact and shape the world they are entering after graduation. For students to have the competencies required in mathematics, science and humanities alongside broader learning experiences incorporated in global awareness, innovation, digital proficiency, creativity, and financial literacy.
» Our ‘four campuses, one school’ philosophy will continue to ensure consistency in offerings, programs, and practice as a core Ivanhoe Grammar School principle.
» Digital transformation will be a priority to optimise and enhance learning by integrating technology into all we do, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, online learning, and analytics.
» Investing in our staff continues to be a critical focus for the School under our new Strategic Plan. As an open entry school, we want to enable the best possible learning environment and outcomes for all our students. We will continue to grow the capacity of our teachers as we firmly believe a key determinant of quality learning is quality teachers. To this end, we will introduce the following.
» The establishment of a new career structure for highly accomplished staff who wish to remain in the classroom and provide on-going coaching and support to their colleagues.
» The formation of the Ivanhoe Institute, which will oversee and be responsible for all professional learning. The primary focus for Ivanhoe Institute will be to lead the continuous improvement of teacher capabilities through the development of a high-quality professional learning program.
LEARNING
Throughout 2023 there has been greater collaboration required of Senior Years (Years 10 to 12) teaching teams across our campuses. This has played a crucial role in transitioning our school culture and mindset towards One School. In 2022 and 2023 academic leaders made significant progress in standardising the curriculum offered in Years 10, 11 and 12 across both Plenty and Ridgeway Campuses. In October 2023, almost every Year 10 and VCE subject had a fully common examination, with the remaining few subjects having only minor differences between the campuses. As we move into the 2024 academic year, all subjects in all year levels have a common booklist, work program, key assessments, and semester examinations.
ACADEMIC EXTENSION
During 2023, the Head of Academic Extension has established a comprehensive, tiered Academic Extension Program across the primary and
secondary years. Year 9 STEM Enrichment, the Year 5 to 9 Maths Extension Program, the Ethics Olympiad, Model UN, Philosophy Conferences, Future Problem Solving, Thriving Minds, Mooting and Tournament of Minds are some examples of events and ongoing programs running during lessons, lunchtimes or after school.
This program will be expanded further in 2024.
CO-CURRICULAR LEARNING
The importance of a broad offering of opportunities for students to learn continues to be the hallmark of an Ivanhoe education. To continue to support the growth in this area, a comprehensive review of Co-curricular Learning across the school was instituted in 2023, with recommendations being progressively rolled out over a two-year period, to enhance the broad aspects of learning across the school.
CAPITAL WORKS
In late 2023, the School commenced the new sports precinct at the Plenty Campus. The project includes a 25-metre pool, a separate learn to swim pool, a weights room, and senior classrooms. The precinct also includes a new synthetic hockey pitch which converts into twelve tennis courts and a grassed soccer pitch.
The School has ambitious capital plans for all campuses over the next few years including:
» Improved facilities at Chelsworth Park to cater for the growing number of students and community groups using the park and the expansion of girl’s sport being played there.
» A Senior Years (Years 10 – 12) Centre at the Ivanhoe Campus to be known as the Fraser Centre, acknowledging the outstanding contribution to the school by former Principal Rod Fraser. The Fraser Centre will be built where the current Benson Gymnasium is located. It will be a multi-levelled building catering for the needs of our senior students.
» The resurfacing of the North Ground to cater for tennis and sports training at the Ivanhoe Campus.
» Much needed shade over the Mini Oval at Buckley House.
» Refurbishment to the Ridge Café to cater for the growth in student numbers.
» A third Terrace at the University Campus complementing our existing facilities for all Year 9 students.
I take this opportunity to thank all members of the Ivanhoe Grammar School Community for their ongoing support.
Gerard Foley Principal
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Chair
Mr Daniel Proietto LLB(Hons), BComm, MAICD
Company Secretary
Mr Leyton Miles BBus(Acc), CPA, MBA, GIA(Cert) MAICD, MIML
Board Member
Professor Emeritus John McKenzie AM BSc(Hons), PhD
Principal
Mr Gerard Foley BEd, MEdLeadership
Board Member
Mrs Helen Fazzino BEc(Hons) FCA, FTI
Board Member
Ms Tina Savona, BEc, LLB(Hons), LLM
Deputy Chair
Dr Amanda Caples BSc(Hons), PhD, GAICD
Board Member
Mr Rod Hamilton BAppSc(CompSc)
Board Member
Ms Stephanie Louey BA, GradDipPR, MComm
Treasurer
Mr Kevin Teoh LLB(Hons), BComm, CA
Board Member
Mr Mark Lochran FAIQS, ARMIT
PRINCIPAL’S EXECUTIVE
Principal
Mr Gerard Foley BEd, MEdLeadership
Deputy Principal / Head of Ridgeway Campus
Mr Tom Rickards
BSc, BCom, GradDipEd, MEd
Head of Buckley House
Mr Russell Feben BEd, DipT
Business Manager
Mr Leyton Miles BBus(Acc), CPA, MBA, GIA(Cert) MAICD, MIML
Director of Academic Learning
Mrs Carmel Fry BSc(Ed) and MEd (Leadership & Management)
We strive to be courageous, innovative, balanced, collaborative, ethical, reflective and compassionate.
PRINCIPLES
» Learning Excellence
» Personal Growth
» Global Citizenship
PRIORITIES
» High Quality Learning – provide outstanding co-educational learning opportunities.
» Exceptional Staff – Recruit, develop and retain high quality staff.
» Connectivity and Data Transformation –Optimise the use of technology data to support and redefine learning.
» Engaged Community – Deepen, strengthen and grow community.
» Develop our resources, infrastructure and environment.
AN IVANHOE
LEARNER
An Ivanhoe Learner is the embodiment of a young person of character.
It is our priority to integrate the attributes of an Ivanhoe Learner into every aspect of the learning experience. We do this so that whatever students set out to accomplish, both in school and in life, they will do so in accordance with the traits of a young person of character.
From the Early Learning Centre, through to our longest-serving staff, our community of Ivanhoe Learners extends beyond the classroom. Staff, students and families alike are committed to a life of enquiry and learning; from each other and the world around us.
Throughout all experiences at Ivanhoe Grammar School – curricular, co-curricular and community –we strive to embody these characteristics, nurture them in our students and lead by example.
COMMITMENT
Ivanhoe Grammar School is committed to the principles of Australian Democracy which includes the process of elected government, adhering to the rules of law and equal rights for all before the law. In addition, the School believes in freedom of religion, freedom of speech and association and promotes the values of openness and tolerance.
ATTRIBUTES OF AN IVANHOE LEARNER
We have the confidence and tenacity to take responsible risks to extend our capacity, persevere when presented with a challenge, and learn from our mistakes.
We value being original and creative in our thinking; being curious and seeking opportunities to introduce new ideas or ways of doing things.
We develop intellectually, physically and emotionally in a balanced way, enhancing wellbeing.
We value the input of others and seek opportunities for shared effort across a range of methodologies and environments.
We value acquiring and building moral judgement in order to be autonomous and responsible.
We use our own ideas and experiences and those of others to support our own learning and development.
We take on the feelings and perspectives of others and act intuitively to support them.
ENGAGED COMMUNITY
PARENT, STUDENT, TEACHER SATISFACTION
The 2023 school year once again reinforced the status of Ivanhoe Grammar School in the local and wider community. On each of the four campuses, every Open Morning held throughout the year was fully subscribed, with family groups visiting the campuses and enjoying the interaction with both staff and students.
The School’s parent support groups, under the umbrella of the Ivanhoe Parents and Friends Association, were again active in providing ample opportunities for families to connect, whether they were new to the school or had a longer association. The emphasis on ‘friend raising’ was once again a key to the events.
Community engagement through surveys etc was again significant in 2023 and the school was able to gain valuable feedback after Open Mornings, as part of the Year 12 exit strategy and specific campus questionnaires. All the data received from these, and other surveys will be taken into consideration when planning for 2024 and beyond.
In terms of enrolments, the School continues to attract significant numbers across all year levels on all campuses, with waitlists growing at the key points of entry into Foundation and Year 7 at the Plenty Campus, ELC and Year 7 at the Ridgeway Campus and our Year 9 University Campus. Likewise, the School’s scholarship program attracted record numbers for both the Academic Scholarships and General Excellence Scholarships in 2023 for entry into 2024.
Finally, the school once again provided ample opportunities for former students to reconnect through the comprehensive reunion program that ran throughout the year. Events were held both on the school site and external venues and attracted large numbers, eager to reflect on ‘days gone by.’
Paul Walsh Director of Admissions and Community Engagement
HIGH QUALITY LEARNING
ACADEMIC LEARNING
CELEBRATING LEARNING
During 2023, Ivanhoe Grammar School has continued to enhance the suite of academic programs offered across the School. Our academic programs are driven by our core purpose of developing young people of character. Each academic program provides academic rigour and develops the skills for future learning success. Our programs foster personal growth through the development of the Ivanhoe Learner attributes: courageous, innovative, balanced, collaborative, ethical, reflective and compassionate.
Our teaching teams collaborate to ensure that the Ivanhoe Curriculum is constantly reviewed, updated and adapted. Our aim is to provide a contemporary One School curriculum with the capacity to respond to emerging technology, student interests and varying student capabilities. Our Junior and Middle Years programs prioritise high-support learning environments and structure in order to establish foundational learning skills. Our Year 9 program, based at University Campus, continues to play a pivotal role in developing students into independent young-adult learners with awareness of their own passions and strengths. Our Senior Years curriculum offers a very broad range of subject choices within VCE and IB. These subject offerings are adapted each year in response to student interests.
During 2023 our students engaged enthusiastically in a wide variety of learning experiences. They created incredible Visual Art Exhibitions, presented energetic Musical Theatre Productions and outstanding Music concerts. They fought vigorous debates, conducted remarkable symposiums and have given their best. Our excursions returned to full gear and our students enjoyed many a day immersed in their learning beyond the boundaries of the school grounds. There is a great deal of success to celebrate in the areas of STEM, Digital Technology, The Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Languages, Literature, Sciences and Mathematics.
COLLABORATIVE PROFESSIONALISM
We know that one teacher can make a positive difference in the life of a student. At Ivanhoe, our teachers work together towards a shared vision of high-quality teaching and continual improvement. Our Heads of Learning Area and Curriculum Leaders guide teaching teams through continuous review, growth and enhancement of our teaching practices. During 2023 our endeavours have included accelerating students’ digital learning capabilities, enhancing our academic culture,
expanding and aligning academic support systems, expanding academic extension programs, further developing inquiry and inter-disciplinary learning and re-imagining Global Education.
ACADEMIC
EXTENSION
During 2023, the Head of Academic Extension has established an impressive number and variety of extension experiences for students across year levels and campuses. Year 9 STEM Enrichment, the Year 5 to 9 Maths Extension Program, the Ethics Olympiad, Model UN, Philosophy Conferences, Future Problem Solving, Thriving Minds, Mooting and Tournament of Minds are some examples of programs running during lessons, lunchtimes or after school.
DIGITAL CAPABILITIES
Recent developments in digital technology have opened up exciting new avenues and modes of learning, including through the use of AI. Both students and teachers have undertaken significant growth in digital capabilities connected to how we learn. We are in a new era of opportunities to learn and create being available anywhere and anytime. Within a range of subjects, importance has been given to the development of student and teacher Digital Literacy (ICT Capabilities). Across many areas of study, learning tasks are designed to teach students to navigate digital sites, select and use the most appropriate digital devices and tools, create and manage digital content, explore, communicate and collaborate whilst safeguarding their data and wellbeing.
IVANHOE INSTITUTE LAUNCHED
2023 brought the launch of The Ivanhoe Institute. The aim of the Institute is to support the professional growth of all staff through the development of highquality professional learning programs. The Director of the institute leads the school’s pedagogical leaders at each Campus in the development and implementation of the school’s coaching program. Via the Institute, the inaugural Ivanhoe Professional Learning Conference was held in August with great success. The theme was “Towards 2030”. Louka Parry (CEO and Founder of the Learning Future) was the keynote presenter. The day also featured over 40 of our own staff delivering professional learning workshops to their peers.
I would like to acknowledge the outstanding work of our teachers. Their dedication, expertise, and passionate support of our students are essential elements of the success of 2023.
Carmel Fry Director of Academic Learning
CO-CURRICULAR LEARNING
At Ivanhoe Grammar School, our unwavering commitment lies in providing a holistic educational experience that nurtures the multifaceted growth of our students. Central to this ethos are the meticulously curated co-curricular programs, deliberately designed to shape the character and capabilities of our young learners. These programs not only serve as avenues for performance development but also as platforms for fostering a sense of community and belonging among our students.
Our extensive array of co-curricular offerings spans various domains, catering to the diverse interests and talents of our student body. From athletics to the arts, each program is crafted to instil values of the Ivanhoe Learner.
Take, for instance, our sports program, developed to enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our students. With close to 30 sporting options available, ranging from traditional team sports to individual pursuits, we ensure that every student finds a niche where they can engage positively with the challenges which sports provide. The mandatory participation in AGSV/APS summer and winter seasons not only fosters healthy competition but also cultivates a sense of commitment and sportsmanship among our athletes. Noteworthy achievements, such as the five premierships secured in 2023 across various sporting disciplines, stand as testament to the program’s success in nurturing excellence.
Similarly, our theatre program underwent a revitalisation in 2023, reverting to its traditional format of staging captivating productions across our secondary campuses. Months of dedicated rehearsals not only honed the artistic skills of our students but also forged enduring bonds within the performing arts community. The introduction of key leadership roles aimed at steering the strategic direction of the program underscores our commitment to fostering a vibrant and inclusive arts culture within the school.
Meanwhile, our music program continues to offer a rich tapestry of opportunities for students to explore their musical talents. From choir to individual instrument lessons, students are encouraged to unleash their creativity and expressiveness. Signature events such as More than Words and the Piano and Instrumentalists competition serve as showcases for our students’ musical prowess, while the introduction of new leadership roles ensures the continued growth and innovation of the program.
Beyond the realms of arts and athletics, our cadet program stands as a testament to our commitment to holistic development. Overseen by the Australian Defence Force, the program instils values of leadership, discipline, and resilience in close to 600 Ivanhoe students. Through a series of training camps, field exercises, and ceremonial duties, students not only hone their outdoor skills but also forge lasting bonds of teamwork and leadership.
Moreover, our debating program serves as a crucible for critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. Competing in the Debaters Association of Victoria, our teams consistently demonstrate excellence, with notable achievements including the retention of the coveted Greenway Cup, in our annual debate night against Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School.
The IDEALS program, with its diverse array of offerings spanning community service, STEM exploration, and sports coaching, provides students with a platform to explore their passions and make meaningful contributions to society. Guided by passionate staff and student leaders, participants are empowered to lead by example and effect positive change within their communities.
In tandem with our commitment to community engagement, our community service and outreach initiatives have strengthened partnerships with organisations such as Big Group Hug and 300 Blankets, embodying our values of empathy and compassion. The resumption of the Cambodia Service Project in 2023, with over 100 students participating, exemplifies our dedication to global citizenship and social responsibility.
Finally, our Outdoor Education program, reinstated to its pre-pandemic routine, offers students transformative experiences in nature, fostering resilience, grit, and self-efficacy in the face of adversity.
In conclusion, the co-curricular programs at Ivanhoe Grammar School serve as pillars of holistic education, nurturing the intellectual, artistic, physical, and ethical development of our students. As we reflect on the achievements of 2023, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing enriching experiences that empower our students to excel and make meaningful contributions to society programs.
Chris Branigan Director of Co-Curricular Learning
HIGH QUALITY LEARNING
STUDENT OUTCOMES
The average student attendance across all campuses of the School was 90.76 percent.
The number of Year 9 students retained to Year 12 was 92 percent. Based on 265 students enrolled in Year 9 in 2020, 243 of those students remained enrolled in 2023 in Year 12.
The proportion of Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 students at or above National Minimum Standard can be seen in the tables below. Note that NAPLAN was cancelled for all schools in 2020.
Year 3
Year 5
Year 7
Year 9
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
Students completing their Year 12 studies at Ivanhoe Grammar School in 2023 again performed to a high standard. There were 278 students who completed either the VCE or IB Diploma. Overall 35 percent of the students scored an ATAR equivalent of 90 or above, placing them in the top 10 percent of the state.
In addition 60 percent of students achieved an ATAR equivalent of 80 or above, placing them in the top 20 percent of the state.
Consolidated VCE and IB 2023 Results:
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2023 CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
I am very proud of the Class of 2023. Congratulations to Dux of School, School VCE Dux Johnny Chen from Ivanhoe Campus with an ATAR of 99.95 (highest possible ATAR), VCE Dux of Plenty Campus, Avriel Das with an ATAR of 99.4 and International Baccalaureate (IB) Dux Mei Gethen who achieved an ATAR 98.8.
As an open-entry school, students of all abilities are a part of our School community. Although the results share some of our top achievements, the importance of celebrating the personal best of all our students cannot be underestimated. I congratulate all students who have worked to their capacity and thank the dedicated teaching staff who supported them.
‘Don’t quit your daydreams. It’s your life that you’re making... if it makes you nervous it’s probably worth it’
Daydream – Lily Meola
The Class of 2023 did not quit their daydreams. They embraced all that an Ivanhoe education has to offer to make their daydreams a reality. Students embraced a myriad of learning opportunities at Ivanhoe - service, learning, debating, music, sport and so much more.
The Class of 2023 demonstrated remarkable maturity and empathy towards others. Each member of this year level is an exemplary young person of character, with many stories of personal success and achievement. I extend my best wishes to our graduates as they venture into the next phase of their lives.
Gerard Foley Principal
IB HIGHLIGHTS
IB ATAR EQUIVALENT
IB DIPLOMA MEDIAN ATAR
IB HIGH ACHIEVERS
IB scores have converted to impressive ATAR equivalents.
In 2023, a number of Year 12 students at Ivanhoe Grammar School chose to undertake the well-respected International Baccalaureate (IB) to expand their options for tertiary education. The dedication and hard work for these students were realised in early January 2024 with the release of the IB results.
DUCES OF 2023
JOHNNY CHEN
Dux of School, School VCE Dux and Dux of Ridgeway Campus
ATAR: 99.95
What university are you going to and what will you be studying?
I am planning to study a Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne with a Chancellor’s Scholarship. What is your future aspiration?
The Chancellor’s scholarship guarantees me a CSP placement in any graduate course, so I hope to proceed into graduate studies for dentistry at the University of Melbourne and become a dentist.
80+ ATAR
The IB median ATAR is an impressive 91.5 and 85 percent of the IB Class of 2023 achieved an ATAR above 80.
Congratulations to all students, we are extremely proud of their achievements.
In particular, we would like to congratulate our IB Dux, Mei Gethen who achieved an ATAR 98.8, which places Mei in the top 1.2% of the State.
AVRIEL DAS
VCE Dux of Plenty Campus
ATAR: 99.4
What university are you going to and what will you be studying?
I am going to be studying Medicine at Monash University.
What is your future aspiration?
I dream of contributing to global health innovation and practising as a medical specialist, including future medical training in the United States.
MEI GETHEN
International Baccalaureate (IB) Dux
ATAR: 98.8
What university are you going to and what will you be studying?
I will be studying at the Australian National University (ANU) in a law and international relations double degree. I hope to continue learning Chinese within this degree and focus on the Asia and the Pacific region.
What is your future aspiration?
I’m not yet sure of what my career may look like but see myself trying different things throughout my working life and I hope to live and work abroad at some point and be able to see the world.
YOUNG PEOPLE OF CHARACTER
During their time at Ivanhoe Grammar School the Class of 2023 were involved in a diverse range of learning opportunities. SPORT
CADETS DEBATING
The Class of 2023 represented the School in more than 100 rounds of AGSV/APS Sport across 16 summer and winter season sports.
The Class of 2023 contributed to thirteen AGSV/APS sporting premierships.
The Class of 2023 took part in 12 Cadet Camps.
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The Class of 2023 participated in more than 50 rounds of DAV debating.
PERFORMING ARTS
The Class of 2023 performed in more than 30 Concert Nights.
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The Class of 2023 performed in nine Musicals.
SERVICE
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The Class of 2023 assisted more than 25 community organisations. The Class of 2023 contributed to more than 30 nights of community outreach.
A person of character gives generously without concern for reward.
Liv C
#ClassOf2023 #YoungPeopleOfCharacter
A person of character always perseveres through tough times.
Erin D
#ClassOf2023 #YoungPeopleOfCharacter
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A person of character always holds themself to a high moral standard.
Chelsea D
#ClassOf2023 #YoungPeopleOfCharacter
Young people of character consistently seek opportunities to make a positive impact.
Sachin W
#ClassOf2023 #YoungPeopleOfCharacter
Young people of character
A young person of character learns and adapts to every situation.
Leighton L
#ClassOf2023 #YoungPeopleOfCharacter
A young person of character is honest, responsibile, understanding, respectful, has integrity and is persistent.
Erion B
#ClassOf2023 #YoungPeopleOfCharacter
STUDENT PATHWAYS WHERE TO NEXT?
TERTIARY OFFERS BY INSTITUTION
TERTIARY OFFERS BY COURSE
Australian Catholic University - 3.83%
Deakin University - 6.62%
La Trobe University - 23.34%
University of Melbourne - 24.40%
Monash University - 21.95%
RMIT - 12.54%
Swinburne University of Technology - 6.27%
Victoria University - 1.05%
TERTIARY OFFERS
Architecture & Building - 5.8%
Creative Arts - 4.9%
Education - 2.6%
Engineering & Related Technologies - 11%
Health - 12.2%
Information Technology - 4.7%
Management & Commerce - 19.4%
Natural & Physical Science - 14.5%
Society & Culture - 24.9%
HONOURS COURSES OFFERED SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Over 98 percent of the Class of 2023 received a university offer as at 5 February (excluding students who didn’t apply for a local university place through the VTAC system).
DOUBLE DEGREE OFFERED
45 students from the Class of 2023 were offered places in Honours courses.
Every year students get accepted into Special Programs such as: 26 students from the Class of 2023 were offered the ASPIRE Program at La Trobe University.
12 students from the Class of 2023 were offered the University of Melbourne Graduate Entry Guarantee.
NOTABLE SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED PARENT SATISFACTION WITH CHILD’S TERTIARY PLACEMENT
65 students from the Class of 2023 were offered a double degree (excluding University of Melbourne as they
Every year, many of your students receive notable scholarships. Congratulations to all students who were awarded a scholarship!
Disappointed
In a recent survey of parents of the Class of 2023, their average satisfaction was found to be extremely high regarding their child’s tertiary placement.
SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN 2023
» Opening/completion of the Sports and Aquatic Centre
» New canteen/café at Plenty Campus
» Additional Solar panel installation at Ridgeway Campus
» Playground at Buckley House
SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE IN 2023
2023 INCOME
Tuition
Subject and Other Fees
State and Federal Government Grants
Other Income (inc IPL seminar income, donations)
2023 EXPENDITURE
Salaries, Superannuation and other oncosts
Academic Expenses
Finance and Interest Costs
Communication and Development
Operations and Utilities
Administration Expenses
IT Expenses
Scholarships and concessions
Depreciation (0%)
Community Programs (0%)
EXCEPTIONAL STAFF
Our purpose is to build young people of character and one of the ways in which we do this is to immerse our students in an environment where character is modelled for them. Our staff are the key role models for our students in this regard and work to do exactly this across our School. We also continued to see many examples of our people living out our Ivanhoe Learner Attributes of Courageous, Innovative, Balanced, Collaborative, Ethical, Reflective and Compassionate.
The work ethic of our staff across all campuses gave testimony to their resilience and commitment to our student’s learning and saw the School thrive in 2023. The journey of ensuring Ivanhoe attracts, retains and develops exceptional staff continued through a highly demanding and difficult time across the education sector. Our School continued to experience success in recruitment and was able to build on our existing exceptional staff cohort in a manner reflective of our strategic purpose and our considered approach to workforce planning.
Staff engaged in professional learning across a range of disciplines with Professional Development Days focusing on learning for Academic staff and the continuation of our coaching and mentoring model. Included in this was the ongoing training of all staff in the area of Child Safety which remains our highest priority in all facets of School operations and planning.
A key pillar of our Strategic Plan for 2023 was the development of the Ivanhoe Charter for Leadership. The charter was written to highlight the key characteristics and observable behaviours that we, as a community, expect to see in the way in which our leaders conduct themselves. It was put to use immediately as a central piece in the recruitment of our new leaders as offered to both internal and external candidates. This charter provides clarity around our community’s expectations of leaders and going forward will form the basis of all professional learning and growth in leadership practices across the School.
In 2023 we further acknowledged the importance of our colleagues who work in support of our academic staff. Traditionally referred to as Educational or Administrative Support Staff, this staff cohort provides a vast array of outstanding professional services across all of our campuses. Included in these services are Finance, IT, Grounds and Maintenance, Advancement, Marketing and Communications, Registrar, Alumni, Reception, Nursing, Personal Assistants, Office Administration across Middle and Senior Years, in Co-curricular, VCE & IB, Sport and Music programs, Human Resource Management, Library Services and a vast array of technicians working in a range of academic subject areas such as Science, Food Technology and the Arts. Accordingly, we proudly refer to this collective as the Professional Services Staff.
Our People and Culture team partnered with key stakeholders in developing and enabling appropriate staffing structures to better support
student learning particularly in the area of Individual Needs learning and also in our extensive Performing Arts, Sport and broader co-curricular program. On a practical level the team continued the implementation and review of its employment lifecycle processes and workflows benefiting from the efficiencies of evolved and embedded practices. Our practices have enabled efficient and timely engagement with potential candidates for employment and has streamlined our induction processes allowing for a great deal of automation in supporting staff as they begin or continue their professional journeys at Ivanhoe. Of course, the personal touch and connection remains a high priority and key element of the successful transition into our School that our new staff experience.
Phil Tascone Head of Human Resources
Staff List
As at 1 December 2023
Board of Governors
Chair
Mr D Proietto
Principal
Mr G Foley
Deputy Chair
Dr A Caples
Treasurer
Mr K Teoh
Secretary
Mr L Miles
Members
Ms H Fazzino
Mr R Hamilton
Mr M Lochran
Ms S Louey
Professor J McKenzie AM
Ms T Savona
Principal
Mr G Foley
Principal’s Executive
Business Manager
Mr L Miles
Deputy Principal/Head of Plenty Campus
Mrs F Devlin
Deputy Principal/Head of Ridgeway Campus
Mr T Rickards
Director of Academic Learning
Mrs C Fry
Head of Advancement
Mr P Walsh
Head of Buckley House
Mr R Feben
Head of University Campus
Mrs S Batsanis
Head of Human Resources
Mr F Tascone
Finance & Administration
Finance Manager
Mr M Wilson
Risk Manager
Ms B Dooley
Executive Assistant to the Principal
Mrs V Costigan
Personal Assistant to the
Business Manager
Ms R Lakeman
HR & Payroll Services
Mr D Jordan
Human Resources Advisor
Mrs S Oteri
HR Team Administrator
Mrs J Eastaway
Health & Safety
Coordinator
Mr P Scott
Accounts Officer
Mr D Udawatte
Ms S Vella
Credit Services Manager
Mr P Davis
Administration Assistant –
Calendar & Events
Ms L Wein
Calendar, Events & Community Engagement
Manager
Mr A Stephens
Events & Facilities
Coordinator
Ms S Karatzidis
Aquatics Manager
Ms K Gevaux
Compliance Officer
Mrs M Pamalage
Ivanhoe Institute –
Administrator
Mrs P Welham
Head of Strength and Conditioning
Mr A Hutton
Head Coach (Swimming)
Ms A Kusafuka
Development
Communications & Marketing Manager
Ms K Garla
Admissions Manager
Mrs R Groenewegen
Associate Registrar and International Admissions
Coordinator
Mrs N Wilson
Administration Assistant –Domestic Admissions
Ms M Dehne
Communications & Marketing Specialist
Mrs S Drummond
Ms R Good
Ms M Healy
Development Manager
Mr G Brown
Development Administrator
Mrs L Paltoglou
Alumni Coordinator
Mrs M Busso-Lee
Information & Communications Technology
Director of Digital Transformation
Mr S Brophy
Director of Systems & Infrastructure
Mr W Mattson
Software Development Manager
Mr D McCraw
Database & LMS Manager
Mrs L Davis
ICT Systems Administrator
Mrs S Loganathan
Director of ICT Operations
Mrs M Hawkeswood
Client Systems Administrator
Mr S Crossley
IT Technician Trainee
Mr T Churchward
Mr S Gellel
Mr M Hart
Mr D Paladino
Mr L Stewart
Miss A Turner
IT Facilities and Service
Desk Manager
Mr N White
Print Room
Mrs L Bullock
Senior Support Staff
Dean of International Students
Ms L Bruhn
Director of Co-Curricular Learning
Mr C Branigan
Director of Sport
Miss A Geoghegan
Chaplain
Rev. Canon John Sanderson
Buckley House
Senior Staff
Head of Buckley House
Mr R Feben
Deputy Head of Buckley House
Miss K Eaton
Early Learning Centre
Director
Mrs K Harding
Pedagogical & Curriculum Leaders
Mr J Coleman
Ms K Hartnell
Professional Learning Team Leaders
Foundation to Year 2
Ms I Bond
Years 2 & 3
Mrs R Loft
Years 5 & 6
Ms L Broben
Individual Needs
Coodinator
Mrs A McCaffrey
Instrumental Music Coordinator
Mrs F Chindamo
Chaplain
Mr P Keuneman
Academic Staff
Miss A Blanch-Frederick
Mrs N Braddy
Mr T Braddy
Mrs A Breteler
Ms C Delahunty
Ms G Digiglio
Miss H Fullwood
Mrs M Goetz
Ms C Harkin
Mrs J Keenan
Ms A Lett
Mr D McClean
Miss B McHugh
Mr J McInerney
Mrs M Merrick
Mr M Narkowicz
Mrs M Neilson
Mrs C Nicholson
Ms Z Papadopoulos
Ms K Price
Mrs A Stock
Mrs S Taylor
Ms S White
Administrative Staff
Personal Assistant to the Head of Buckley House
Mrs N Hales
Administration Assistant
Mrs A Rooke
ELC Co-educators
Ms E Leighton
Mrs T Prinsloo
Ms L Quach
Learning Support Assistants
Mrs L Apicella
Mr S Daniel
Mrs H Flanagan
Mrs D Galapi
Mrs C Gibson
Mrs S Munro
School Nurses
Mrs K Wilson
Ms K Fyvie
Library Staff
Ms A Kok
Ms G Molinaro
School Psychologist
Miss L Moresi
Plenty Campus
Campus Executive
Deputy Principal/ Head of Plenty Campus
Mrs F Devlin
Deputy Head of Plenty Campus
Mrs R Rowe
Head of Primary
Mr D Gibson
Deputy Head of Campus –
Staffing & Operations
Mr A Wilson
Heads of Learning Areas
Head of Learning Area –Humanities & Social Science
Mr A Luscombe
Head of Learning Area –Language & Literature
Mr C Bourne
Head of Learning Area –
STEM
Mrs S Scott
Head of Learning Area –The Arts
Mr M Barnett
Heads of Year Levels
Head of Year 12
Mr C Caracella
Head of Year 11
Mr A Ratskos
Head of Year 10
Mrs N Luscombe
Head of Year 8
Mr D Hrovat
Head of Year 7
Mrs K Horsford
Senior Leaders
Administration Manager
Mrs J Harrison
Deputy Head of Primary
Ms N Simpson
Careers Advisor
Mrs N McFadden
Head of Performing Arts
Mrs M Denni
Individual Needs Coordinator
Mrs A Fahey
Mrs J Vanderzweep
Pastoral Coordinator
Mr L Dahl
Curriculum Leaders
Curriculum Leader –Digital Technology
Mr R Fox
Curriculum Leader –English
Mr C Stein
Curriculum Leader –Health & Physical Education
Mr H Tyler
Curriculum Leader –Humanities & Commerce
Mr J Bloom
Curriculum Leader –Languages
Mr B Langford
Curriculum Leader –Mathematics
Mr P Briggs
Curriculum Leader –Science & Technology
Ms R Zammit
Curriculum Leader – Visual Arts
Mr L Dalton
Academic Staff
Mrs K Boyd-Gerny
Mr H Bullen
Mr A Burton
Mrs A Burton
Mr M Callegari
Mr J Chappel
Miss K Crichton
Mrs C Comito
Mrs S Cracknell
Mr J Delaney
Mr L Fleming
Mr A Hoogenraad
Mrs S Horton
Mr J Ives
Mrs A Jones
Miss J Knights
Mr D Kolasseril
Ms M Koppany
Ms D Krilis
Miss H Li
Miss D Lin
Ms S MacEwan
Ms M Matthews
Mrs R Montorid
Mrs A Moravski
Ms E Obradovic
Miss R Payne
Ms G Saadeh
Mrs N Smith
Ms H Swift
Mr B Tucker
Ms M Underabi
Ms N Ventrice
Ms E Yeo
Ms L Zorzi
Administrative Staff
Personal Assistant to the Deputy Principal/Head of Campus
Mrs S Anderson
Academic Secretary/ VASS Administrator
Mrs J Villanti
School Nurse
Mrs D Strauss
Learning Support Assistants
Ms G Inturrisi
Ms A Persico
Mrs L Stevens
Mrs B Thorne
Receptionist/Administrator
Ms N Alexander
Ms L O’Brien
Music Secretary
Mrs K Said
Primary Years Secretary
Mrs M Kilkenny
Science Laboratory
Technicians
Ms A Trainor
Ms D Vodopija
Studio Assistant
Mr K Whitechurch
Library Staff
Head of Library Services
Primary Library Teacher
Mrs L Cotter
Library Support Staff
Ms J Simpson
Ms A Gillon
School Psychologist
Mr J West
Grounds & Maintenance
Grounds & Maintenance Coordinator
Mr A Wiseman
Grounds & Maintenance Staff
Mr R Patterson
Staff List
As at 1 December 2023
Ridgeway Campus
Campus Executive
Deputy Principal/Head of Ridgeway Campus
Mr T Rickards
Deputy Head of Campus –Head of Senior Years
Mrs A Di Ciocco
Deputy Head of Campus –Staffing & Operations
Mrs J Scanlon
Head of Middle School/ Deputy Head of Campus
Mrs V Arnas
Heads of Learning Areas
Head of Learning Area –Humanities & Social Sciences
