Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic School (MACS) Annual Report 2023

The Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic School (MACS) Annual Report 2023 is now available to read, offering an insightful overview of a year marked by significant progress and transformative changes advancing the MACS 2030 strategy. 

Key highlights from the 2023 MACS Annual Report include:

• Strategic Progress: The report marks the first full year of implementing the MACS2030 strategy, "Forming Lives to Enrich the World," with significant strides made across its four pillars: leadership, faith, learning, and community.
• Leadership Appointments: Key leadership appointments in 2023 included Dr. Edward Simons as Executive Director, alongside new directors in People & Culture, Finance & IT, Catholic Mission & Identity, and a Chief of Staff.
• Child Safety Focus: Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of 120,000 students remains a top priority, with continued efforts to embed a child-safe culture across the system.
• Vision for Instruction: The development of a transformative Vision for Instruction, set to launch in early 2024, emphasises excellence and equity in education, aiming to ensure every child can flourish.
• Enriched Communities: The successful separation of the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria (CECV) from MACS led to system-wide improvements and stronger collaboration within Catholic education in Victoria.
• Digital Transformation: 2023 saw a comprehensive reimagination of the Digital Ambition, setting the stage for transitioning from legacy IT platforms and aligning with the MACS 2030 Vision.
• Community Gratitude: The report acknowledges the dedication and support of students, parents, parish priests, staff, and stakeholders during a transformative year for Catholic education in Melbourne.

Read the full Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic School (MACS) Annual Report 2023 here.