Positions of Leadership
Foundation Principal
- Mr Damian McKew
Deputy Principal
- Ms Kylie Power
Business Manager
- Mr Tom Harriott
Head of Culture and Identity
- Mrs Carmen Ahearn
Head of Learning and Innovation
- Mr Steve Parker
Head of Student Wellbeing
- Mr Ashley Mills
Innovation Leaders
- Ms Anthea Sholl
- Ms Jodie Townsend
- Mrs Carter-Blackhall
- Matthew Horsted
Year 7 Leaders
- Mrs Justine Fitzpatrick
- Mr Greg Mellor (Assistant)
Year 8 Leaders
- Mr Nathan Pisani
- Mrs Belinda Dezdjek
Year 9 Leaders
- Mr Craig Durran
- Mr Andrew Walsgott (Assistant)
Year 10 Leaders
- Mrs Lauren Flint
- Mr Luke Reynolds
Timetabler/SIMON Administrator
- Mr Heath Cambridge
College Organiser
- Mrs Cathy Wilson
Sport Leaders
- Mr Justin Higgins
- Mr Dean Henneman
Student Voice and Agency
- Mr Sam Wood
Careers
- Mrs Famie Needham
Music
- Ms Jodie Townsend
Iona College Advisory Council
Ex- Officio Members:
Principal: Damian McKew
Canonical Administrators: Fr Linh Tran and Fr James Clarke
Staff Members: Kylie Power
Elected Members:
Ms. Sarah Morgante
Ms. Mari Portaro
Mr. Paul Tobias
Mr. Stephen Elder
Ms. Lucy Carroll
Deputy Chair: Dr Melissa O’Shea
Council Chair: Ms. Jo Hart
Secretary: Mrs. Julie Cole
Our intention is to add members to the Advisory Council over the next two years.
Building Works Update
Wellbeing
- Transition
- Community Groups
- Learning Support Team
- SWD funding arrangements (Importance of documentation)
- External Supports (Engaged where appropriate in consultation with parents)
- Wellbeing Programs (Resilience Project/Respectful Relationships)
Health
- All staff will be First Aid trained.
- Sick Bay (within Administration area) will be open throughout the school day.
- The Immunisation Program, provided by Barwon Health, is part of the free National Immunisation Program and is facilitated by the school.
- The College will make contact with you to discuss the management of conditions such as anaphylaxis, chronic allergies, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy or any other medical condition that may impact on your child’s health and learning.
- Operoo (Caremonkey) is used by Iona.
Communication
- Each student will be required to have a College Diary (booklisted)
- College Website- www.iona.vic.edu.au
- Weekly online Newsletter
- Staff Contact (email, phone, meeting)
- Parent Access Module (PAM)
Student Uniforms
- Uniform Supplier is PSW who is located at 164 Malop Street Geelong
- Formal uniform purchase is compulsory.
More helpful uniform resources:
Booklists
Books can be ordered online at wincschools.com.au
See Booklists 2022.
ICT
- Cost of laptop is included in fees.
- New laptop allocation in Year 10.
- Insurance is included.
- Repairs for a damaged device completed at school, however there is a $100 excess charged to parents for daramage outside of warranty.
Bus Travel & Routes
See Student Travel.
School Fees & Charges
See School Fees
Learning & Teaching
Key Highlights
- Integration of Learning
- Collaborative opportunities
- Project and Passion Based Learning opportunities.
- Foundation and Enhancement opportunities.
Teaching Areas
- English (Literacy)
- Maths (Numeracy)
- Religious Education
- Science
- Humanities
- Health & Physical Education
- LOTE (Indonesian)
- Learning to Learn
- Visual Art
- Performing Arts
- Technology
- Digital Technology
- Community Group – Wellbeing
School Homework
- No Homework will be issued for Year 7 in Term 1.
- Students are still expected to read daily.
- Library for students and a relationship with Geelong Regional Library.
Important Times & Dates
School Operating Hours
- School Times: 9.00am – 3.05pm
- Reception Hours: 8.00am – 4.00pm
Tuesday 13th December 2022 – Year 7 (2023 only) Orientation Day
Year 7 Orientation day will run over 2 sessions. For further information on your child’s session time, please contact the College Registrar registrar@iona.vic.edu.au.
Tuesday January 31st 2023
Year 7 students commence
Tuesday January 31st 2023
Orientation Day new Year’s 8-10 students 9:00am-12:30pm
Wednesday February 1st 2023
Year 8-10 students commence