Departing Staff: Jodie McLeod

Departing Staff

JODIE McLEOD

We thank Jodie McLeod for ten years in Community Development and Marketing, and wish her the best in her future role.

“When I joined the College community in 2011 as the Marketing & Communications Manager, I never envisaged I would stay for almost 10 years. I was appointed by the previous Principal Mr John Davidson into a newly created role. The College wanted to focus on marketing to the community and building relationships with the local Primary schools. I quickly learnt about the varied opportunities available to the students. I established connections with local Primary schools and worked on many wonderful events.

Schools are very special places, full of great stories to tell and wonderful achievements to share. It was my job to communicate these stories and build relationships. I saw many changes in the College upon the appointment of Mary Farah as Principal in 2013. Changes that moved the College to be a school of choice for many. Changes that enriched the stories and heightened students’ achievements. We worked hard to create quality publications and marketing material that promoted the College. We hosted fun-filled community events and showcased students’ talents through performances. I recall fondly the MotherDaughter breakfast where my sister, a St Aloysius Alumni, spoke to the community about her career in the Police Force and the influence of family support on her career development. I sat proudly in the audience with my daughters, and my Mum listening to her speak about her wonderful achievements.

My two daughters enrolled at the College during my time there, one will complete Year 12 this year and one is in Year 9. I have watched them immerse themselves into the College culture and take on new opportunities and responsibilities including travel to NASA, Italy and Sydney. They have learnt new skills in their involvement in co-curricular activities such as sports team, debating, choir and the College musical. They have embraced leadership roles and have developed skills that will put them in good stead for a great future. We were a host family to four visiting Japanese students and a student from the sister school in Italy. Our family loved opening our home to these students and showcasing our beautiful city.

Throughout my time at the College while I saw buildings renovated, curriculum changes and new programs developed, what remained at the centre of the work we did was the students and their families. I had many wonderful experiences, worked with great people and will hold dear the friendships and memories I created during my time at the College. I thank Mary for her continued support and understanding in the importance of the role I filled. I hope the future is bright for St Aloysius and the many students that will be graduates of the College.”

Jodie McLeod