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 Wominjeka boorndup wun bik ba Wurundjeri baluk. Hello, I respect the land and the Wurundjeri people.
These Woi-wurrung words, spoken for thousands of years throughout the country on which the campuses of Ivanhoe Grammar School stand, were provided to the School by Wurundjeri Elder, speaker of language and keeper of knowledge, Aunty Zeta Thomson. Please view our Reconciliation Action Plan.
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
The 2024 Community Report highlights the diverse achievements, vibrant activities, and the personal growth of our students throughout another dynamic and inspiring year at Ivanhoe Grammar School.
We take immense pride in every student’s development — academically, in sport, through theatre and music, and in the many co-curricular opportunities available across the School. This growth is where character and grit are forged, and it reflects the core of an Ivanhoe education: Developing Young People of Character.
PURPOSE: DEVELOPING YOUNG PEOPLE OF CHARACTER
At the heart of Ivanhoe Grammar School’s mission is our unwavering commitment to nurturing wellrounded individuals. We focus on three essential dimensions of character:
Moral Character Civic Character Performance Character
Being a good person Contributing to the common good Giving one’s best effort
These attributes are foundational to our educational approach for the following reasons:
1. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Moral, civic, and performance character are vital to a student’s holistic growth.
» Moral Character fosters empathy, ethical behaviour, and responsibility.
» Civic Character promotes community engagement, active citizenship, and social awareness.
» Performance Character cultivates resilience, perseverance, and self-discipline—key traits for academic and personal success.
2. SOCIAL INTERACTION
In an increasingly digital world, schools serve as essential spaces for human connection.
» Moral character helps build positive relationships and navigate complex social dynamics.
» Civic character nurtures respect for diversity and fosters a commitment to social justice.
» Performance character equips students with goal-setting abilities, collaborative skills, and a drive for excellence across academic and cocurricular domains.
3. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Students who develop strong character tend to thrive academically.
» Moral integrity encourages focus and discipline.
» Civic engagement broadens learning through service initiatives such as the Cambodia Service Trip, 300 Blankets, and partnerships with Big Group Hug.
» Performance character enhances learning through perseverance and motivation.
4. PREPARATION FOR FUTURE ROLES
We prepare students to become ethical leaders and engaged citizens of the future.
» Through a focus on character, students are equipped with the integrity, teamwork, and strong work ethic that employers and universities value.
» Our graduates emerge as entrepreneurial leaders, carers, and creators in a rapidly changing world.
5. COMMUNITY AND GLOBAL IMPACT
» Ivanhoe Grammar School proudly shapes students to understand their place in the wider world.
» Our innovative Year 7 and 8 Global Education subject exemplifies this vision, nurturing students’ sense of social responsibility and global citizenship—preparing them for lifelong contribution as both students and alumni.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Ivanhoe Grammar School continues to advance with bold educational strategies, staff investment, and major infrastructure developments. Some key initiatives recently launched or in development include:
» A comprehensive review of primary education across the School
» Evaluation of optimal secondary pastoral care structures and systems
» Introduction of a Futures-Focused agenda, including micro-credentials and a Character Transcript for graduates
» A data-driven, strategic focus on literacy and numeracy via a targeted teaching model.
2024 PRIORITY PROJECTS
Progress has been significant in four strategic areas:
a) Building a Data-Informed Teaching Culture
The appointment of a Director of EvidenceInformed Learning has underpinned our efforts to embed a culture of academic growth, supported by targeted staff training.
b) Enhancing Academic Excellence
A revitalised Academic Improvement Plan focuses on literacy and numeracy growth for all students through data-informed teaching and continuous progress monitoring.
c) Evolving the University Campus Experience
A thorough review of University Campus will lead to major program changes, including:
» New signature partnerships with La Trobe University
» Expansion of the Out of Classroom Program
» Enhanced literacy and numeracy strategies
» Collaboration with Melbourne Polytechnic on emerging technologies.
d) Embracing AI and Emerging Technologies
Continuing the progress made in 2023, we are implementing a forward-looking AI strategy to enrich learning and innovation across the curriculum.
CAPITAL WORKS
Major building projects reflect our commitment to world-class learning environments:
» Coonawarra Willam Aquatic Centre: Precinct completed in 2024 and officially opening in 2025
» Chelsworth Park Facilities: Council approval received; construction planned for 2025
» Year 10–12 Fraser Centre at Ridgeway Campus: Design completed, with construction commencing in 2025.
CELEBRATING LIFELONG CONTRIBUTION
At our Annual General Meeting in March, we honoured two longstanding contributors with Life Governor status:
» Graham Hawke (’44)
» Geoff Brown (’62)
The Board’s unanimous recognition celebrates their decades of distinguished service to Ivanhoe Grammar School.
To all families, parents, and guardians—thank you for your continued support. And to the Class of 2024, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for the bright futures ahead.
Gerard Foley Principal
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Chair
Mr Daniel Proietto LL.B (Hons), BComm, GAICD
Company Secretary
Mr Leyton Miles BBus(Acc), CPA, MBA, GIA(Cert.), MAICD, MIML
Board Member
Ms Stephanie Louey BA, GradDipPR, MComm
Principal
Mr Gerard Foley BEd, MEdLeadership
Board Member
Mrs Helen Fazzino BEc(Hons) FCA, FTI
Board Member
Professor Emeritus John McKenzie AM, FAA BSc(Hons), PHD, LLD(Hon).
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
Ivanhoe Grammar School continues to enjoy strong enrolment numbers in excess of 2,500 students across all four campuses. All enrolment places have now been allocated in our key point of entry, Year 7 2026, at both campuses, with a highlight again this year being the interest from siblings of current students and children of Old Ivanhoe Grammarians who are accepting places, thus indicating a high degree of parent satisfaction with the School.
Our bespoke Year 9 University Campus continues to attract significant attention and once again proved to be a popular point of entry for some students looking to complete their final years of study at Ivanhoe Grammar School. Although our main points of entry in the senior school are Year 7 and Year 10, Year 9 is fast becoming an entry point of choice.
It is also pleasing to note that all Open Mornings conducted at Ridgeway Campus and Buckley House in 2024 were fully subscribed, with significant waitlists of families wanting to attend. Likewise, Plenty Campus registered record numbers for Open Mornings, which is a reflection of the reputation that the School enjoys both within our local community and our wider feeder area.
Data continued to play a key role in engaging with our community. Follow-up surveys conducted after Open Mornings and events provided valuable insights into enrolment trends.
We also continued our Year 12 Parent Survey in 2024, whereby all parents of Year 12 students were asked several key questions about their child’s final year at school and their eventual ATAR score and tertiary placement (if applicable). Again, every question on the survey received unprecedented endorsement from the parents, including ‘How satisfied are you with your child’s tertiary placement?’ This attracted a weighted score of 9.04 out of 10, for ‘Extremely Satisfied’.
Community engagement through events remains highly popular, with our parent group actively creating opportunities for families to connect socially. Annual events such as the Christmas Lunch, Mother's Day Lunch, Spring Lunch, International Women’s Day Breakfast and the Father's Day Breakfast continue to grow in popularity.
Paul Walsh Head of Advancement
HIGH QUALITY LEARNING
ACADEMIC LEARNING
The 2024 academic year at Ivanhoe Grammar School was exceptionally busy and productive, marked by a wide array of learning activities both within and beyond the classroom. Our commitment to nurturing academic excellence within a holistic education is evident in the diverse range of experiences provided to students.
In 2024, we saw further advancement in our One School curriculum. There have been many inspiring adventures across Arts, Humanities, Literature, Languages, Health, and STEM. These subjects were enriched by innovative teaching strategies and new units of study designed to expand students’ global perspectives and critical thinking. Notable new areas of study included Politics, Financial Literacy, and Global Education. A major review of the University Campus Program resulted in a suite of exciting, Future-focused recommendations that will embed the best of the current program and open further opportunities for immersive and out-of-class learning. Our Academic Extension programming has flourished, offering students greater opportunities for deeper learning and challenge. The substantial growth in this program reflects our commitment to catering to the diverse learning needs of our student body.
DIGITAL LEARNING AND TEACHING
Digital learning and teaching have become more central to our practices, with teachers exploring new ways to use technology to enhance learning. Digital tools improve outcomes and develop futureready skills, including the use of AI. Their integration continues to transform:
» Access to broader learning resources
» Customised learning pathways
» Variety in learning modes and products
» Insights via analytics
» Greater efficiency in teaching and learning.
A highlight was the August Professional Learning Day, where our talented teachers led dozens of workshops showcasing new digital tools that expand and enrich learning. This collaboration empowered educators to further integrate technology, driving innovation and student growth.
GROWTH COACHING AND PEDAGOGICAL LEADERSHIP
Growth Coaching is an important mechanism for the professional development of teachers. It supports teachers in reflecting on practice, setting goals, and enhancing teaching. We aspire to a culture of continuous growth as teachers, energising our classroom practices towards the goal of improving student outcomes.
A major structural change in 2024 was consolidating pedagogical leadership under cross-campus Heads of Pedagogy, now engaged in coaching teachers across Ridgeway, University, and Plenty Campuses. This structure supports our One School vision. Curriculum Leaders and Instructional Coaches now collaborate under unified leadership, using data from student achievement, curriculum priorities, and observations to drive improvement.
As we reflect on 2024, our community has made significant strides in enriching education. Developments in our One School curriculum, digital pedagogy, leadership, and Growth Coaching underscore our deep commitment to teaching and learning excellence.
Congratulations and thank you to our dedicated teachers and staff. The partnership between school and home remains pivotal to student success, and we are grateful to our families for their steadfast support.
Carmel Fry Director of Academic Learning
HIGH QUALITY LEARNING
CO-CURRICULAR LEARNING
At Ivanhoe Grammar School, we believe that a truly well-rounded education is not confined to the classroom. Our co-curricular programs exist to help students discover who they are, what they value, and how they can lead with purpose.
We engage students in co-curricular programs not just to build specific skills, but to challenge and shape their character. These are the programs where students learn to persist, to lead, to serve others, and to grow into compassionate contributors to their communities. Co-curricular involvement is also one of the most powerful ways students build a sense of belonging to each other and the wider Ivanhoe community, both during their time at school and long after they graduate.
Beyond the students themselves, these programs serve a broader purpose: connecting students, staff, families, and alumni. They form the fabric of our vibrant school community, creating the friendships, shared experiences and touchpoints that define a connected and caring school culture.
GROWTH THROUGH CHALLENGE AND CONNECTION
Ivanhoe offers a wide and inclusive range of cocurricular opportunities, as befits an open-entry school of more than 2,500 students. Each program is designed to challenge students in meaningful ways, fostering the values of the Ivanhoe Learner while also connecting them with peers and mentors who share their interests.
Sport, with nearly 30 options on offer, is a cornerstone of this approach. Our compulsory AGSV/APS summer and winter seasons emphasise resilience, teamwork, and commitment. Crucially, we believe in participation for all, regardless of skill level, because we know the lessons learned on the field go well beyond the scoreboard. Representing the school each week gives students a sense of pride, purpose, and community.
In theatre, students build character through performance. Productions such as Me and My Girl (Ridgeway Campus) and The Addams Family
(Plenty Campus) demand dedication, courage, and cooperation. These moments of performance are the product of rigorous rehearsal and collective ambition, and they also forge deep bonds among cast, crew, and audience. The farewell to Mr Shaun Murphy, our long-serving Director of Performance, was a testament to the lasting impact these programs can have on both students and staff.
Our Music Program is similarly powerful. Whether rehearsing in ensembles or performing in events like More Than Words and the Piano and Instrumentalists Competition, students develop not only technical skill but also discipline and the joy of shared artistry.
The Cadet Unit, supported by the Australian Defence Force, is one of the largest in the country. Involving nearly 600 students, the unit offers unmatched opportunities to grow as a leader under real challenge. Through field exercises, ceremonial responsibilities, and up to 11 nights of camp, cadets learn discipline, teamwork, and resilience. In a time when many schools have stepped away from cadets, Ivanhoe proudly continues to invest in it as a premier leadership development pathway.
Our IDEALS Program, which runs in parallel with cadets, has grown rapidly. Now involving around 250 students across both campuses, it gives like-minded young people a space to collaborate, take initiative, and serve their communities. Whether working with Big Group Hug, 300 Blankets, or through events like Dinner for the World, these students experience the impact they can have on others and the joy of service-driven leadership.
In 2024, our global and cultural immersion programs continued to offer students new perspectives and challenges. The Cambodia Service Project — though now focused on Year 11 — involved nearly 100 students, while 2025 will see the launch of our new Dampier Peninsula cultural exchange. These experiences ask students to step beyond their comfort zones and see the world through different eyes experiences that often leave lasting impressions on how they choose to lead their lives.
Debating also provides a compelling stage for personal growth. Our inaugural Inter-Campus Championship in 2024 brought our top debaters together in spirited competition, while our continued involvement in the Debaters Association of Victoria and annual Greenway Cup show the consistent excellence of our students. Through debating, students learn to articulate ideas, listen actively, and respectfully challenge the views of others — all essential tools for ethical leadership.
Outdoor Education remains one of the most transformative experiences we offer. Each year level’s program is scaffolded to gradually push students out of their comfort zone, culminating in the Overnight Solo on the Year 10 Camp — a profound opportunity for self-reflection and resilience. There is no better metaphor for character development than meeting challenges in the natural world with courage and confidence.
MORE THAN ACTIVITIES: A FOUNDATION FOR BELONGING
At the heart of each of these programs lies a deeper aim: to help students feel seen, valued, and connected. Whether it’s the thrill of performing on stage, the camaraderie of a hard-fought match, the quiet satisfaction of service, or the stillness of the overnight solo, these experiences shape young people in ways academic achievement alone cannot.
Through co-curricular life, our students learn who they are. They become leaders not just in title, but in action and empathy. They forge friendships that transcend year levels and backgrounds. They connect with staff as mentors and role models. Families and alumni find themselves drawn into a community united by shared pride and purpose. This is why we do what we do. Our co-curricular programs are not extras — they are essentials. They are where an Ivanhoe education comes alive.
Chris Branigan Director of Co-Curricular Learning
HIGH QUALITY LEARNING
STUDENT OUTCOMES
The average attendance across all campuses of the school was 91.85 percent.
The number of Year 9 students retained to Year 12 was 90 percent. Based on 296 students enrolled in Year 9 in 2021, 267 of those students remained enrolled in Year 12 in 2024.
The number of students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 in the strong and exceeding (top two) NAPLAN proficiency levels can be seen in the tables below. Note that in 2023, NAPLAN shifted from assessing against a national minimum standard to reporting proficiency standards using four bands.
Year 3 students in Strong and Exceeding Proficiency bands
Year 3 students at or above National Minimum Standard
and
Year 5 students in Strong and Exceeding Proficiency bands
and
Year 5 students at or above National Minimum Standard
and
Year 7 students in Strong and Exceeding Proficiency bands
Year 7 students at or above National
Year 9 students in Strong and Exceeding Proficiency bands
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
Students completing their Year 12 studies at Ivanhoe Grammar School in 2024 again performed to a high standard, with 303 students completing the VCE or IB Diploma.
Overall, 18% of students scored and ATAR of 95 or above, placing them in the top 5% of the state. In addition, 36% of students scored and ATAR of 90 or above, placing them in the top 10% of the state.
Consolidated VCE and IB 2024 Results:
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2024 CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
Top
Top 5% of the
93+
Top 7% of the
I am very proud of the Class of 2024, their dedication, perseverance, and hard work have resulted in another remarkable set of results.
Congratulations to Dux of School, School VCE Dux and Dux of Ridgeway Campus Tom Starkey who achieved an ATAR of 99.8, Dux of Plenty Campus, Sanat Sahrawat who achieved an ATAR of 99.5 and Dux of International Baccalaureate (IB) Alana Edgley who achieved an ATAR of 99.5.
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.
This is not the end – it is the beginning of a bright new chapter. Carry with you the lessons of being an Ivanhoe Learner. Carry with you the lessons of being compassionate, courageous, innovative, balanced, collaborative, ethical and reflective. Hold true to your values.
Wherever life takes you, may you continue to write your own story – one filled with purpose, joy, and fulfilment.
Gerard Foley Principal
90+
Top 10% of the State
Top 20% of the State
IB HIGHLIGHTS
18 IB STUDENTS
95+ ATAR
Top 5% of the State
IB DIPLOMA MEDIAN ATAR IB HIGH ACHIEVERS
36 IB STUDENTS
90+ ATAR
Top 10% of the State
DUCES OF 2024
TOM STARKEY
Dux of School, School VCE Dux and Dux of Ridgeway Campus
ATAR: 99.8
What university are you going to and what will you be studying?
I will be attending the University of Melbourne and studying science. What is your future aspiration? I hope to pursue a career in electrical engineering.
80+ ATAR
The IB median ATAR is an impressive 90.25 and 81 percent of the IB Class of 2024 achieved an ATAR above 80. 81%
In 2024, a record number of Year 12 students at Ivanhoe Grammar School pursued the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, achieving outstanding results. Congratulations to all IB students, particularly our Dux of International Baccalaureate Alana Edgley, who achieved an exceptional ATAR of 99.5, placing her in the top 0.5% of the State.
SANAT SAHRAWAT
Dux of Plenty Campus
ATAR: 99.5
What university are you going to and what will you be studying?
I will be studying the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine at Monash University, making good use of my Sir John Monash Scholarship for Excellence.
What is your future aspiration? My future aspiration is to become a doctor working globally in both developing and developed nations, specialising in a surgical field that piques my interest.
ALANA EDGLEY
Dux of International Baccalaureate (IB)
ATAR: 99.5
What university are you going to and what will you be studying?
I will be going to the University of Melbourne to study a Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences.
What is your future aspiration?
To pursue a career in the health sciences industry. Whether through medical research, healthcare innovation, or direct patient care, I am excited about contributing to advancements that benefit individuals and communities.
YOUNG PEOPLE OF CHARACTER
During their time at Ivanhoe Grammar School the Class of 2024 were involved in a diverse range of learning opportunities.
CADETS
Class
SPORT
The Class of 2024 represented the School in more than 100 rounds of AGSV/APS Sport across 12 summer and winter season sports during their time at Ivanhoe Grammar School.
The Class of 2024 contributed to eight AGSV/APS sporting premierships while at Ivanhoe Grammar School.
PERFORMING ARTS
The Class of 2024 participated in more than 50 rounds of DAV debating while at Ivanhoe Grammar School.
DEBATING SERVICE
The Class of 2024 assisted more than 25 community organisations during their time at Ivanhoe Grammar School.
7 50 25 45+ HOUSE IDEALS
10+
The Class of 2024 facilitated more than 10 separate activity streams.
The Class of 2024 performed in more than 30 Concert Nights while at Ivanhoe Grammar School.
The Class of 2024 performed in seven Musicals while at Ivanhoe Grammar School.
The Class of 2024 contributed to more than 45 nights of community outreach during their time at Ivanhoe Grammar School.
The Class of 2024 participated in many House Carnivals.
The
of 2024 took part in 12 Cadet Camps while at Ivanhoe Grammar School.
STUDENT PATHWAYS WHERE TO NEXT?
TERTIARY OFFERS BY INSTITUTION
TERTIARY OFFERS BY COURSE
Australian Catholic University – 7.59%
Australian National University – 1.38%
Collarts – 0.34%
Deakin University – 8.97%
Elly Lukas – 0.34%
La Trobe University – 17.59%
University of Melbourne – 22.41%
Monash University – 15.17%
RMIT – 13.10%
Swinburne University of Technology – 7.93%
Victoria University – 2.07%
Interstate Universities – 2.41%
Overseas Universities – 0.70%
TERTIARY OFFERS
Agriculture, Environmental & Related Studies – 1.7%
Architecture & Building – 5.5%
Creative Arts – 5.9%
Education – 1%
Engineering & Related Technologies – 5.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services – 0.7%
Health – 10.7%
Information Technology – 2.1%
Management & Commerce – 19.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences – 24.8%
Society & Culture – 22.8%
HONOURS COURSES OFFERED SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Over 99 percent of the Class of 2024 received a university offer as at 5 February (excluding students who didn’t apply for a local university place through the VTAC system).
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51 students from the Class of 2024 were offered a double degree (excluding the University of Melbourne as they do not offer double degrees). 99.34
xx students from the Class of 2024 were offered places in Honours courses.
DOUBLE DEGREE OFFERED
Every year students get accepted into Special Programs such as:
43 students from the Class of 2024 were offered the ASPIRE Program at La Trobe University.
14 students from the Class of 2024 were offered the University of Melbourne Graduate Entry Guarantee.
NOTABLE SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED PARENT SATISFACTION WITH CHILD’S TERTIARY PLACEMENT
Parent Score 9.06
Disappointed
Every year, many of your students receive notable scholarships. Congratulations to all students who were awarded a scholarship!
In a recent survey of parents of the Class of 2024, their average satisfaction was found to be extremely high regarding their child’s tertiary placement.
SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN 2024
» Opening/completion of the Coonawarra William 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 2024
2024 INCOME
Tuition
Subject & Other Fees (inc Composite Fee Income)
State and Federal Government Grants
Private Income
2024 EXPENDITURE
Salaries, Superannuation and other oncosts
Academic Expenses (inc Composite Fee Expenses)
Finance and Interest Costs
Communication and Development
Operations & Utilities (inc maintenance, electricity, gas and water costs)
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 students’ learning and saw the School thrive in 2024. 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 2024 was the embedding 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 used as a central element in the recruitment process for our new leaders and was shared with both internal and external candidates. This charter provides clarity around our community’s expectations of leaders and will form the basis of all professional learning and growth in leadership practices across the School.
GREAT PEOPLE MAKE GREAT SCHOOLS
We again acknowledge the importance and committed work of our Professional Services Staff who work in support of our academic 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, People and Culture, Library Services and a vast array of technicians working in a range of academic subject areas such as Science, Food Technology and the Arts.
Our People and Culture team partnered with key stakeholders in developing and enabling the staffing structures and resourcing to best 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 consolidation 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 have 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 remain a high priority and key element of the successful transition into our School that our new staff experience.
Phil Tascone Head of People & Culture
Staff List
As at 1 November 2024
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
Mrs A Sowden
Director of Academic Learning
Mrs C Fry
Head of Advancement
Mr P Walsh
Head of Buckley House
Mr T Hoggins
Head of University Campus
Mrs S Batsanis
Head of People & Culture
Mr P Tascone
Finance & Administration
Finance Manager
Mr M Wilson
Risk & Compliance
Manager
Mrs C Opie
Executive Assistant to the Principal
Mrs V Costigan
Personal Assistant to the Business Manager
Ms R Lakeman
HR & Payroll Services
Mr D Jordan
People & Culture Advisor
Mrs S Oteri
People & Culture 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 Pahalage
Ivanhoe Institute –
Administrator
Mrs P Welham
Head of Strength and Conditioning
Mr A Hutton
Head Coach (Swimming)
Ms A Kusafuka
Events & Community
Engagement Assistant
Miss I Tobin-Salzman
Swim Teacher
Mr N Foote
Sports & Aquatic Team Leader
Mr E Ansbro
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
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 T Hackett
Mr T Rana
Mr L Stewart
Miss A Turner
IT Client Support
Technician
Mr D Paladino
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
Director of Student Futures
Mrs D Curcio
Head of Ivanhoe Edge
Mrs M van Beek
Buckley House
Senior Staff
Head of Buckley House
Mr T Hoggins
Deputy Head of Buckley House
Mr J McAlley
Early Learning Centre
Director
Mrs K Harding
Pedagogical & Curriculum Leaders
Mr J Coleman
Ms K Hartnell
Professional Learning Team Leaders
Foundation to Year 2
Mr R Loft
Years 3 & 4
Ms L Broben
Years 5 & 6
Mrs M Neilson
Individual Needs
Coodinator
Mrs E Still
Instrumental Music Coordinator
Mrs F Chindamo
Chaplain
Mr P Keuneman
Academic Staff
Ms F Arbon
Miss C Atherton
Miss A Blanch-Frederick
Ms I Bond
Mrs N Braddy
Mr T Braddy
Mrs T Ciavarella
Ms C Cowie
Ms C Delahunty
Ms G Digiglio
Mrs K Eaton
Mrs M Goetz
Ms C Harkin
Mrs J Keenan
Ms H Kerr
Ms A Lett
Mr D McClean
Miss B McHugh
Mr J McInerney
Mrs C Nicholson
Ms J Shannon
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
Art Technician
Miss S Galapi
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
Miss L Stechiwskyj
School Nurses
Mrs K Wilson
Ms K Fyvie
Library Staff
Mr R Anthony
Ms A Kok
Plenty Campus
Campus Executive
Deputy Principal/ Head of Plenty Campus
Mrs F Devlin
Deputy Head of Plenty Campus/ Head of Secondary
Ms C Mansour
Head of Primary
Mr D Gibson
Deputy Head of Campus –
Staffing & Operations
Mr A Wilson
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
Mr L Fleming
Careers Advisor
Mrs N McFadden
Head of Performing Arts
Mrs M Denni
Head of Plenty Music
Mr J Bam
VCE Coordinator
Mr M Barnett
Head of Learning Area –Humanities & Social Science
Mr A Luscombe
Individual Needs Coordinator
Mrs A Fahey
Mrs A Sankovic
Pastoral Coordinator
Mr L Dahl
Academic Extension Coordinator
Mrs A Horneman
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
Mrs S Evans
Curriculum Leader –Languages
Mr B Langford
Curriculum Leader –Mathematics
Mr P Briggs
Curriculum LeaderCommerce
Miss D Lin
Curriculum Leader –Science & Technology
Ms R Zammit
Curriculum Leader –
Visual Arts
Mr L Dalton
Academic Staff
Mr H Bullen
Mr C Bourne
Mr A Burton
Mrs A Burton
Mr M Callegari
Ms J Cerrone
Mrs C Comito
Miss K Crichton
Mrs C Comito
Mrs S Cracknell
Mr J Delaney
Mr J Doman
Mr J Edmonds
Ms J Green
Mr A Hoogenraad
Mrs S Horton
Mr A Juma
Miss J Knights
Ms M Koppany
Ms D Krilis
Miss H Li
Ms S MacEwan
Ms M Matthews
Mrs S McCormick
Ms M Mills
Mrs A Moravski
Miss R Payne
Ms G Saadeh
Mrs N Smith
Mr B Tucker
Ms N Ventrice
Ms L Zorzi
Administrative Staff
Personal Assistant to the Deputy Principal/Head of Campus
Mrs S Anderson
Academic Secretary -
Secondary Years
Ms G Gunn
School Nurse
Mrs D Strauss
Learning Support Assistants
Mrs J Hardy
Mrs P Khoury
Mr C Leroy
Ms A Persico
Mrs L Stevens
Mrs B Thorne
Staff List
As at 1 November 2024
Receptionist
Ms K Coade
Mrs T Hutchinson
Performing Arts Secretary
Ms N Alexander
Primary Years Secretary
Mrs M Kilkenny
Science Laboratory
Technicians
Ms H Samadian
Ms A Trainor
Studio Assistant
Mr K Whitechurch
Library Staff
Primary Library Teacher
Mrs L Cotter
Library Support Staff
Mrs T Knight
Ms J Simpson
School Psychologist
Mr J West
Grounds & Maintenance
Grounds & Maintenance Coordinator
Mr A Wiseman
Grounds & Maintenance Staff
Mr R Patterson
Food Technology Assistant
Mrs S Montalto
Ridgeway Campus
Campus Executive
Deputy Principal/Head of Ridgeway Campus
Mrs A Sowden
Deputy Head of Campus –
Head of Senior Years
Mrs A Di Ciocco
Deputy Head of Campus –
Staffing & Operations
Mrs J Scanlon
Deputy Head of Campus –
Head of Middle Years
Mrs V Arnas
Heads of Pedagogy
Head of Pedagogy –Humanities & Social Sciences
Mr J Bloom
Head of Pedagogy –Languages
Mrs K van Leest
Head of Pedagogy –Literature
Ms P Rao
Head of Pedagogy –Mathematics
Mr H El-Hassan
Head of Pedagogy –Science & Technology
Ms R Maynard
Head of Pedagogy –
The Arts
Ms J Patterson
Heads of Year Levels
Head of Year 7
Mrs F Burgess
Head of Year 8
Mr D Verrocchi
Senior Leaders
Head of Curriculum
Ms E Agius
Head of Academic Extension
Ms W Mc Carry
VCE Coordinator
Mr R Henshall
IB Coordinator
Dr N Mercer
Director of Theatrical Performance
Ms F Atkin
Director of Music
Mr P Smith
Lay Chaplain
Mr A Fox
Head of Individual Needs
Mrs E Linke
Head of AGSV Sport (Summer)
Mr R Gill
Head of AGSV Sport (Winter)
Mr B Aisbett
Heads of House
Athelstane
Ms K Wilson
Lincoln
Mr D Voss
Sherwood
Miss G Grant
Thoresby
Mr D Naude
Curriculum Leaders
Curriculum Leader –Art & Design
Mr T Major
Curriculum Leader –Commerce
Ms H Seadon
Curriculum Leader –English
Ms J Akrigg
Curriculum Leader –Health & Physical Education
Ms C Parodi
Curriculum Leader –Humanities
Miss L Portella
Curriculum Leader –Languages
Ms S Irwin
Curriculum Leader –Mathematics
Ms J Ranasinghe
Curriculum Leader –Science
Mr I Lobo
Academic Staff
Mr P Allen
Miss C Alton
Ms K Andrew
Ms J Angwin
Mr D Atkinson-Buck
Mrs L Aubrey
Ms B Bell
Miss C Bernardi
Ms J Boer
Mr P Bowers
Ms J Brown
Ms K Brown
Mrs V Buzzard
Ms A Chiodo
Ms C Chuter
Ms R Clyne
Mr M Cousins
Mr G Crawford
Ms C Davies-Kildea
Miss K de Bomford
Mr S De Domenico
Ms M Delvikasari
Mr H Do
Mr W Draper
Ms A Easteal
Ms T Edirisingha
Mr B Ernest
Miss E Federico
Mrs K Filbey
Ms L Fraumano-Braddy
Mr C Galvez Gonzalez
Mr A Gibbs
Ms C Gill
Mr M Gill
Ms C Gleeson
Mr A Govers
Miss J Green
Ms M Greenwood-Smith
Ms E Grills
Mr D Harris
Mr B Heuser
Mr P Hodge
Miss B Howell
Mr B Ingleton
Mrs J Jasper
Mrs E Jeffries
Mr T Jones
Dr E Kakoschke
Mrs S Kelly
Miss C Lao
Miss C Lennon
Ms M Leonard
Mr L Lochran
Ms S McCowan
Miss S McDougall
Ms S McLaughlin
Ms G Mitchell
Mr S Nelson
Ms Y Ngiam
Mrs H Perrone
Mx C Planko
Mr D Plumb
Ms M Pool
Mrs E Pucius
Miss G Ratcliffe
Mr R Rizzo
Mr M Robertson
Mrs D Rothnie
Ms C Saez
Dr R Savage
Miss D Scott
Mr J Scuruchi
Mr C Shallcross
Ms K Shipsides
Ms L Spencer
Mr J Stajcer
Ms L Stein
Mr P Szczur
Ms A Taylor
Mrs G Thorpe
Ms Z Ticklay
Mr K Treloar
Mrs P Turner
Mrs M Vallury
Mr S van Beek
Mr G Wade
Dr R Waese
Mr C Ward
Ms S Warren
Ms L Wei
Ms N Wei
Miss S White
Mrs W Wilkinson
Ms K Williams
Mr M Yau
Ms T Zeki
Ms J Zhang
Mr C Zois
Administrative Staff
Academic Secretary –Co-Curriculum
Ms C Brennan
Academic Secretary –Curriculum & IB
Ms A Marchese
Academic Secretary –Senior Years Student Services
Ms G Canale
Academic Secretary/VASS Administrator
Mrs D De Silva
Academic Operations Officer
Mr B Swaby
Co-Curricular Secretary –Cadets
Mrs S Mileto
Co-Curricular Secretary –Sport
Mr J Campisi
Educational Support Staff Coordinator
Ms C Cassidy
First Nations Program Coordinator
Mr A Taylor
Workshop Technician
Mr A Field
Performing Arts Secretary – Music & Theatre
Mrs E Lofthouse
Studio Arts Technician
Ms R Feery
Theatre & Production
Assistant
Mx S Moorhen
Food technology Assistant
Mrs R Flesser
Laboratory Manager
Ms M Nigro
Learning Support Assistants
Mrs E Ahimastos
Ms K Bhar
Ms E Eades
Ms F Edge
Mrs S Golden
Ms A Marian
Middle Years Secretary
Ms K Williamson
Personal Assistant to the Deputy Principal/Head of campus
Mrs A McGrath Receptionists
Mrs R Baines
Ms C Masciangioli
School Nurses
Mrs S Sargeant
Mrs M Taylor
Mrs L Telford
Science Laboratory Technicians
Mr J Morrissy
Mrs C Whelan
Library Staff
Head of Library Services
Mrs W Logan
Library Staff
Ms T Bruhn
Mrs M Canals
Ms A Galati
Ms K Hoogenraad
Mrs S Lowe
Ms R Phung
Music Staff
Music Performance Coordinator
Mr J Campbell
Music Staff
Ms J Chahine
Mr A Piechocinski
Mr M Savage
Mrs R Stone
School Psychologists
Ms K Li
Ms A Nikolaou
Miss L Punaro
Grounds & Maintenance
Property Manager
Mr J Atherton
Grounds & Maintenance Staff
Mr M Davies
Mr S Pachis
Mr J Patterson
Mr N Pinder
Mr M Schoen
Mr J Sinadino
University
Campus
Senior Staff
Head of University Campus
Mrs S Batsanis
Senior Support Staff
Deputy Head of Campus –Staffing & Operations
Mr P Hogg
Director of Ivanhoe Institute
Mr B Stone
Heads of Wellbeing
Mr S Adderley
Mrs S Scott
Individual Needs Coordinator
Ms A Burns
Academic Staff
Mr S Ballantyne
Mr T Barter
Ms N Brown
Ms C Cassandro
Ms B Darby
Mrs H D’Elia
Ms N Estavillo
Mr C Fotinopoulos
Ms A Kennedy
Ms L Lavery
Mr J Lowenthal
Miss M Nicholls
Ms C O’Loughlin
Ms K Pinnuck
Ms L Purchase
Mrs L Rigby
Mrs K Robertson
Miss N Sartorel
Mr J Simpson
Mrs K Yeats
Ms W Yu
Mrs L Zampichelli
Ms Y Zhang
Administrative Staff
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