Announcement from the Chair of College Council and the Headmaster
Wednesday 4 April, 2012
Statement from the Chair of College Council, Mr Paul Robertson AM and the Headmaster, Mr Shane Hogan
The Chair of College Council, Mr Paul Robertson, and the Headmaster, Mr Shane Hogan, today announce that Mr Hogan has decided to conclude his term as Headmaster of the College at the end of first term, 2013.
Mr Hogan was the first lay person to be appointed Head of School and Headmaster of Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview since its foundation in 1880.
Commenting on Mr Hogan’s decision, Mr Robertson said: “Shane has been an exemplary leader. Under his guidance, the College has flourished.
“Our academic results over the past eleven years have improved significantly with our HSC average and median ATAR increasing by 12 percent. Shane’s decision to develop the Learning Support and Special Education Inclusion Programs at the College has ensured that every student has the opportunity to discover and achieve his God-given academic potential.
“His time as Headmaster has also been marked by initiatives such as the introduction of the Advanced Teacher Program for staff and the construction of the early learning centre, ‘Mirrabrook’. His transformation of the boarding facilities and the physical and co-curricular landscape of the College has been remarkable.
“Through Shane’s dedication, this College has become a place of genuine care and commitment to the poor and the marginalized, with every student reaching out to the community as part of his Ignatian Service.
“Today, 80 disadvantaged students, among them indigenous and refugee boys, attend Riverview thanks to the development of the school’s bursary program led by Shane.
“To say he will be missed is an understatement. His love for the College and for Jesuit education, his deep affection for the staff and the students and his ability to always focus on the wider Ignatian perspective are qualities that have set him apart as an educational leader.
“However, the Council understands and respects Shane’s desire to respond to the ‘magis’ – to use his gifts and experiences to serve God in other educational environments,” Mr Robertson said.
Mr Hogan said: “The past 12 years have been an amazing experience for me and it has been a privilege to have served as Headmaster of Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview. However, while it will be sad to leave, I know this is the right time for my family and me.
“I have always believed that happiness is the key to teaching and learning. Young people learn best when they are happy. My hope is that when I move on next year, I will leave the College a happy, safe and secure place for students, staff and parents.”
Mr Robertson said that there would be many opportunities throughout this year for the community to formally thank Mr Hogan and acknowledge his outstanding contribution to Riverview.
“The Council will soon begin a process to recruit a new Headmaster that will seek input from various groups within the College community.
Until this time next year, Shane will continue to lead the College in its mission of educating young men of conscience, competence and compassion, committed to serving others, for the ‘greater glory of God’.”
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