Aotearoa NZ: New Board Appointees Inducted at Sacred Heart College in a Special Ceremony

Proprietor appointees to the Boards of three Marist colleges in Aotearoa New Zealand were formally inducted at a special Mass held in the chapel of Sacred Heart College, marking a significant moment in the governance of the institutions.

The ceremony, celebrated by Fr Steve Berecz, brought together newly appointed Board members alongside college leaders, staff, and supporters in a meaningful occasion that blended the spiritual mission of the Marist tradition with the formal responsibilities of educational governance.

The appointees

The event was the creative initiative of Janne Pender, Br David, and the directors of Champagnat Marist Education Ltd (CMEL), who worked together with the support of others to design a ceremony befitting the importance of the occasion. John Twomey, chair of the proprietor companies, welcomed all those present and acknowledged the significance of the appointments for the colleges and the broader Champagnat Marist community.

Each newly inducted appointee received a badge signifying their role, along with a copy of the handbook for Board members with governance responsibilities at Champagnat Marist colleges - a practical resource designed to equip them for the important work ahead. The handbook reflects the colleges' commitment to strong, values-based governance rooted in the Marist educational tradition founded by Marcellin Champagnat.

A light meal following the Mass provided an opportunity for appointees, organisers, and guests to come together informally, and get to know each other better.

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