The School Advisory Council (SAC) is an essential component of governing and operating as a Catholic school within the Archdiocese of Melbourne. The SAC provides a forum for consultation and participation for parish and school communities.
Our council is advisory and calls on that part of our wider Catholic tradition that sees advice given in the framework of mutual respect, right relationship and hope: a foundation of our trinitarian faith.
“Catholic schooling seeks to provide the young with the best kind of education possible, one that fosters a formation of the whole person that is deeply and enduringly humanising.”
Parents are welcome to discuss any issue relating to the activities of the School Advisory Council. Our current SAC members for 2026 are listed below.
| Father Michael Gallacher | Parish Priest (Ex-Officio & Custodian of Mission) |
|---|---|
| Lauren Jones | Principal (Ex-Officio) |
| Lucy McGrath | School Executive Representative |
| Myles Tehan | Chair |
| Kimberly Fendley | Secretary |
| Amelia Adair | Parent Representative |
| Sarah O’Neill | Parent Representative |
Myles: Myles has three sons at St Mary’s, Year Two, Year Four and Year Six. He has enjoyed the incredibly welcoming community at St Mary’s, both for children and their parents. He welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the school by his membership of the School Advisory Council. In his professional life, he works as a barrister, practising primarily in commercial law.
Kimberly: Kimberly is the mother of Savannah, in Year Five here at St Mary’s. She has dedicated her time to being a stay-at-home mum to assist their child with neurodiversity. Over the years, she has spent a profound amount of time working with various professionals to understand her ASD diagnosis and provide her with the extra care she requires. Two years ago, Kimberly studied to become a teacher’s aide, which briefly introduced her to the educational system. She enjoys spending her time volunteering to help enhance the community’s welfare. Previously, Kimberly worked as an Office Manager in the jewellery manufacturing and retail industry.
Amelia: Amelia has a daughter in Year Four. She thoroughly enjoys the community mindedness of the school community and the values it has to offer. She hopes to contribute to the school by sharing her family’s experiences in navigating the school journey from prep until the end of year six. Professionally, Amelia runs a small retail and manufacturing company and teaches interior design to VCE students.
Sarah: Sarah has two sons at St Mary’s, in Year Three and Year Five, and has enjoyed being part of the school’s welcoming community. She has served as Co-Secretary of the Parent Committee for the past four years, and works in marketing and communications, with extensive experience in strategy, branding and stakeholder engagement. Sarah looks forward to contributing to the school through her role on the School Advisory Council.