School Information 2022

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

Year 7 Leaders

• Mrs Justine Fitzpatrick
• Mr Nathan Pisani

Year 8 Leader

• Mr Craig Durran

Year 9 Leader

• Mrs Lauren Flint

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 Townsend

• Fr Jim Clark (Parish Priest of St Mary’s Parish Geelong)
• Fr Linh Tran (Parish Priest of Nazareth Parish Grovedale/Torquay)
• Ms Lucy Carroll (Training Manager at the Institute of Positive Education, Geelong Grammar School)
• Mr Robert Aron (Western Region General Manager Catholic Education Melbourne)

• Ms Jo Hart (Board Chair)
• Mr Paul Tobias
• Ms Sarah Morgante
• Mr Gerard McKenzie
• Mr Stephen Elder
• Ms Mari Portaro
• Fr James Clark
• Fr Linh Tran
• Ms Lucy Carroll
• Ms Kylie Power (Deputy Principal)
• Ms Melissa O’Shea
• Ms Megan Turner

Our intention is to add members to the Advisory Council over the next two years.

• Stage 1 – Complete (start of 2020)
• Stage 2(A) Oval – Complete
• Stage 2(B) Gymnasium / Food Technology – Complete
• Stage 3 Specialist Facilities (Science, Art, Technology, Multimedia, STEM) – Complete
• Stage 4 Administration and Student Services Centre – Commenced in 2022

• 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)

• All staff will be First Aid trained.
• First Aid Room (within Administration area) will be open at recess and lunchtime, as well as for any emergency or First Aid issues that may arise during the course of 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.

• Each student will be required to have a College Diary (booklisted)
• College Website- www.iona.vic.edu.au
• Blog Update (no printed newsletter)
• Staff Contact (email, phone, meeting)
• Parent Access Module (PAM)

• Uniform Supplier is PSW who is located at 164 Malop Street Geelong
• Formal uniform purchase is compulsory.
• Iona Uniform Explained 2022
  Iona Current Uniform
  Iona College Uniform Price List 2021View the PSW School Uniform Information video

Books can be ordered online at wincschools.com.au

See Booklists 2022.

• 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.

See Student Travel.

See School Fees

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

• 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.

School Operating Hours

• School Times: 9.00am – 3.05pm
• Reception Hours: 8.00am – 4.00pm

Tuesday 13^th 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 31^st 2023

Year 7 students commence

Tuesday January 31^st 2023

Orientation Day new Year’s 8-10 students 9:00am-12:30pm

Wednesday February 1^st 2023

Year 8-10 students commence