2011 Annual Report to the Community - Academy of Mary Immaculate

ACADEMY OF MARY IMMACULATE, FITZROY
Leadership & Management
Goals & Intended Outcomes
The Academy has a strong heritage and a long tradition of faith, adaptability and courage.
The wisdom, experience and expertise of all staff members make an enduring contribution to the
collective consciousness and the rich story of the Academy. Each staff member’s knowledge and skills
add value to the educational experience of each student and to her family’s relationship to the College.
We are enriched by the presence of the Sisters of Mercy in the Academy convent who play a vital role in
College life.
The stewardship of resources and care for the environment are the responsibility of each member of the
College community.
A well-devised Master Plan and maintenance strategy utilises the College’s resources in a manner that
maximizes their full value.
In the long term, we are committed to sustainability – in our buildings and our practices.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Goal: The Academy manages its resources to ensure the provision of quality education.
Outcomes
a. A staff climate that is characterised by shared vision, a strong sense of team work and a focus
on continuous improvement.
b. Effective and supportive models of appraisal for all staff.
c. The development and implementation of a leadership development plan for middle
management leaders which builds capacity for strong distributed leadership across the College.
d. A community of professionals who each exercise stewardship for the common good.
e. The successful implementation of the Master Plan which provides an inviting, comfortable and
appropriate learning environment.
f. A stable enrolment.
g. Enduring financial viability.
h. Prudent risk management.
i. Sufficient capital to meet the financial demands of the College.
j. A scholarship program that supports need and acknowledges student achievement and
endeavour.
Achievements
‣ Appointment of a new Leadership Team position – Director of School Operations. This new position
embraces a number of areas including – Timetable, Daily organization, Website development and
maintenance, Intranet Co-ordination. Establishing this position has enabled the streamlining of a
number of smaller organizational areas of the College into the one position and provided the staff
with one reference point. Given that this position is also a Leadership Team position, the Director of
School Operations is able to provide ready and timely information to the Leadership Team.
‣ Appointment of a new Archivist.
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