John Paul College is a school which operates with the consent of the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne and is operated and governed by Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS). MACS governs and operates 292 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese to continue the mission of Catholic education to proclaim the Good News and equip our young people with the knowledge, skills and hope to live meaningful lives and enrich the world around them.
Because the good work of educating the young is a co-responsible task led by every member of the Catholic school community, School Advisory Councils have been established to provide a crucial point of connection between the wider school community and school leaders.
This governance model was designed to ease the administrative burden on our schools and parishes, allow parish priests to focus on the mission of education in the parish, enable greater collaboration between schools and ensure greater consistency in school policies and procedures.
Prior to the establishment of MACS in 2020, the College was jointly owned by the parishes of St Anne's Seaford, St Francis Xavier's Frankston, St John's East Frankston, St Joseph's Chelsea and St Jude's Langwarrin.
More information on MACS is available at www.macs.vic.edu.au.
School Advisory Council Manual
MACS Code of Conduct for SAC Members
MACS Working Together in Mission
Democratic Principles Statement
JPC School Advisory Council
The Advisory Council is a representative group of the community which is responsible for the development of the College and provides advice on a range of policy matters, including faith and mission, educational priorities, capital development, student enrolment and fees.
Fr Martin Adichilamackal |
Custodian of Mission |
John Visentin |
Principal |
Russell Saunders |
Business Manager |
Simon Goldsworthy |
Chairperson |
Susan Coppock |
Parent/Parish Representative |
Gary Coy |
Parent/Parish Representative |
Dcn Kevin Pattison |
Parent/Parish Representative |
Matteo Valli |
Parent/Parish Representative |
Craig Judkins |
Staff Representative |
Wendy Hayes |
Minutes Secretary |
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Please see the School Advisory Councils Terms Of Reference Here
Leadership Team
The Principal administers the College with the assistance of the College Leadership Team which is the Principal's major consultative and advisory group for educational and administrative decisions. Responsibilities of the College Leadership Team include determining administrative policies and procedures throughout the college, planning and approving major school functions, events and activities, and approving and evaluating staff development and in service programs. Composition of the College Leadership Team:
John Visentin |
Principal |
Craig Judkins |
Deputy Principal Wellbeing |
Michael O'Keeffe |
Deputy Principal Learning & Teaching |
Kimberley Tedford |
Director of Faith and Mission |
Russell Saunders |
Business Manager |
Anthony Bucca |
(Acting) Director of College Organisation |