Iona’s Inaugural Chess Team

Iona now has a Chess Team! We were very proud of our inaugural Iona Chess Team who participated in an interschool competition at St Joseph’s College. With 10 schools, and around 120 students competing, our young team overcame their nerves and showed great improvement and…

Meet Lisa Couzens

Meet Lisa Couzens, our First Nations Liaison Officer. Lisa works with us at Iona on Tuesdays but she is always on call when we need advice on First Nations culture and wellbeing. Lisa is a proud Gunditjmara Kerray Woorroong woman from South West Victoria. Lisa…

Foundation Teachers Announced

I am delighted to share with you the appointment of the 2020 teaching staff at Iona College. I am excited to be welcoming the teaching staff to the College and I assure you that we have assembled a wonderful group of educators who will be key contributors to the culture of the College for many years to come.

Huge response to teacher advertisements

Towards the end of last term, I advertised for our inaugural 2019 teaching staff. I am pleased to report that I have received hundreds of applications for what will be an initial teaching staff of around 10.

Creating a Vision at Iona College.

Damian has lost count of the number of times that people have asked him to articulate his vision for Iona College. First, he needs to clarify that he certainly has a vision for our College but it is important to note that there also needs…

Enrolment key dates, our Governors and progress.

A reminder that enrolments close on Friday May 17. It is important that this due date is met, as it is quite possible that we will exceed the number of student places that we have available in Yr. 7 for 2020. We have been delighted…

Additional appointments with Damian McKew now available

Due to the overwhelming response, additional appointments from 24 April - 5 May are now available. These are 45min time slots are with Damian McKew, Principal at Iona House, onsite at the College. You'll get the chance to see the construction in person (a reminder…

Listen to Damian McKew discuss our College

Our Principal was recently interviewed by Live FM's Ralph Barbra. They explored education in today's landscape, Iona's points of difference, qualities of great teachers and more. Building a school from the ground up is an exciting opportunity for Damian McKew. He’s currently working on the College and…