FROM THE CHAIR

During 2022, it was an honour to be elected as Chair of the Mentone Grammar Board, succeeding Mr Geoff Ryan AM who so ably led the Board from 2017 to 2022. I thank Geoff for his wise and measured leadership during this time and also thank him for his ongoing contribution as a member of the Board. We are fortunate to be served by a voluntary Board of highly skilled professionals, each of whom brings a unique set of skills, knowledge and experiences, and a commitment to bringing a high level of governance to the School environment.

Also in this year, Mr Simon Appel OAM, retired from the Board, having been both a Director and Chair. During his 12 years leading the Board, the School grew substantially in size and stature, including the successful transition into a contemporary coeducational leader. A number of major building projects, which have greatly enhanced our School’s capacity and resources, were also initiated during this time. We are all indebted to Simon for his extraordinary contribution.

Of great significance in 2022, the Board undertook the most important of its responsibilities with the recruitment and appointment of a new Principal. Our Board members understood the enormity of this duty, and through an extensive recruitment campaign, diligently sought a leader, who could continue the School’s vision to deliver a student-centred organisation providing a contemporary range of opportunities for students and staff.

Mentone Grammar is highly regarded in the independent sector, and the Board was confident we would attract a strong field of candidates, which was indeed the case. Following a rigorous selection process, Andy Müller was appointment as the 12th Principal of Mentone Grammar, joining the School in 2024. As the current Principal of Scotch Oakburn College in Launceston for over nine years, Andy brings a wealth of experience and quality leadership, and we look forward to welcoming him to our School.

There is no doubt that the School’s strong financial governance is the foundation on which our next century will be built. Most immediately, our next Principal will inherit the latest of the School’s significant building projects, the Bayview Learning Precinct for students in Years 7 & 8. The scale of this project has been impressive, especially when observing the significant building site that has been created following the demolition of the old Bayview building. Similarly, the extensive ongoing reinvestment into educational and wellbeing resources has also been an important feature of the School’s governance and our ability to attract the very best to our School.

I thank all members of the Mentone Grammar community for their ongoing support. The School Board will continue to lead and serve as we plan for the School’s Centenary in 2023, farewell a beloved Principal, and look forward to the next exciting 100 years of the School’s development.

Best wishes,

ROSS JOBLIN CHAIR

Mentone Grammar Board Of Directors 2022

Mentone Grammar is fortunate to be served by a voluntary Board of professionals and business leaders who are committed to the advancement of education and passionate about our School.

Ross Joblin (CHAIR)

LLB (Hons), Dip Corp Mgmt, FAICD, FCIS Company Executive

Geoff Ryan AM JP

B Com, B Ed, Grad Dip Curriculum, Dip Ed, FACE, FACEL, AAIM, MAICD Educational Consultant

Simon Appel OAM PhC, FAIM, FAICD Pharmacist

Rev. Kevin Pedersen

B. Theol, B. Marketing, Dip Min Minister of Religion

Troy Riley BA (Politics/History), GAICD

General Manager

Amanda Codila BA (Psych), MA (Psych)

Human Resources Manager

Kylie Watson-Wheeler BA (Politics & English Literature), Grad Dip (Communications, Marketing and PR)

Managing Director

Darren Murphy B Comm LLB (Hons) Lawyer

Chris Hewison MBA, Grad Dip Management, B Bus (Property) Executive Director Property & Chief Procurement Officer

Mentone Grammar School Foundation Limited

Sally Buckley BA (Criminology/French), JD, GDLP Barrister

Attendees

Malcolm Cater (PRINCIPAL)

B Bus (Acc), Dip Ed, MACE, MACEL, MLM Ed

Nicole Bradshaw (DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS)

MBA (Exec), B Bus (Acc), CPA, Grad Cert. PyschRisk, GAICD

Established in 1987, the Mentone Grammar School Foundation is the organisation through which the School seeks philanthropic support from the School Community. The Foundation panel also generously presides over the coveted Mentonians Association Foundation Award providing a grant/grants in support of past student PhD studies and the annual Foundation Awards for current students, across all campuses, who wish to pursue an area of passionate interest.

Simon Appel OAM

PhC, FAIM, FAICD

Retired Pharmacist

Ian Larsen

Company Director

Geoff Ryan AM JP B Com, B Ed, Grad Dip Curriculum, Dip Ed, FACE, FACEL, AAIM, MAICD

Educational Consultant

Kylie Watson-Wheeler BA (Politics & English Literature), Grad Dip (Communications, Marketing and PR)

Managing Director

Troy Riley BA (Politics/History), GAICD

General Manager

Peter Royston

B Juris LLB Barrister and Solicitor

Attendees

Malcolm Cater (PRINCIPAL)

B Bus (Acc), Dip Ed, MACE, MACEL, MLM Ed

Jarrod O’Neill (DEPUTY PRINCIPAL)

M Ed (School Leadership), B App Sc, Grad Dip Sports Sc, MSL

Nicole Bradshaw (COMPANY SECRETARY)

MBA (Exec), B Bus (Acc), CPA, Grad Cert. PyschRisk, GAICD Director of Business