Governance of Antonine College Ltd
Antonine College Limited (ACL) is a company limited by guarantee, registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission.
It is established to govern, operate and conduct Antonine College (the College) in the charism of the Maronite Antonine Sisters Order in Lebanon (the Order).
In their governance role, the Board of Directors sets the long-term strategy for the school and has oversight of the school’s operations. The Board is comprised of individuals with extensive and diverse skills and experience.
The College Principal is delegated responsibilities by the Board and reports to the Board on the following areas:
Mission, vision and values
Catholic identity
Strategic planning
Leadership development and formation
Financial management and capital expenditure
Compliance areas including Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
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Board Members
Monsignor Joseph Takchi is the College Chaplain and Parish Priest of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Parish.
Monsignor Joseph was a secondary school teacher before he decided to become a Priest. He was ordained in 1982, becoming the first Maronite Priest ordained in Australia. He was appointed Assistant Parish Priest under the leadership of then Parish Priest, Monsignor Paul El-Khoury. Monsignor Joe immediately started work with young people in the Maronite community and introduced English into the liturgy. He built up the parish youth group and was instrumental in the building of Saint Paul’s Hostel and the new church, Our Lady of Lebanon in Thornbury.
Since the Antonine Sisters arrived in 1980, Monsignor Joe, alongside Monsignor Paul, has been instrumental in helping and supporting the Sisters in the childcare, in the administration of Saint Paul’s Hostel and in the opening and development of Antonine College.
In 1997, Monsignor Paul passed away and Monsignor Joe was given the title, becoming Monsignor and Parish Priest of Our Lady of Lebanon Church. He continues to work tirelessly in the community.
Leila is the Chairperson of the Board of Directors for Antonine College. She is a Teacher at Department of Education and Early Childhood Development - Literacy/ Reading Recovery Specialist. LOTE teacher and leader with VSL. Secretary of VALTA - Victorian Arabic Language Teacher Association which involves organisation of professional development for LOTE Arabic teachers.
Janette has been part St Paul’s Hostel team since 1996. She has extensive experience in aged care management. She is a passionate and active member of the Maronite community in Melbourne.
An Alumni of Antonine College and Juris Doctor Graduate at Melbourne Law School | Law Clerk at Dellios, West & Co
Sayed Wehbe is a highly experienced professional with over 30 years of work experience in various roles. He has a strong skill set in ITIL, project management, business analysis, and vendor management. Sayed has a proven track record in project delivery, change management, and integration. He has previously held positions where he excelled in customer success and general management roles.
Jawad is an experienced business owner in the healthcare and hospitality industry. Jawad started his connection with the Antonine Community in 1993 at the Antonine Childcare Centre and went on to graduate from Antonine College in 2008.
He has since completed Dental School at La Trobe University and currently operates a Dental Service that provides much needed dental
care to children at schools. Jawad is one of three children, all of whom graduated through Antonine College and is now married to his wife Alissa and has two children.
Johnny brings a wealth of expertise in the real estate, construction, accounting and mortgage industries. With unparalleled dedication and skills in communication, negotiation, and success, Johnny is committed to fostering positive relationships. His professional approach and unwavering work ethic will set an inspiring example for the school community. Enrolled at Antonine College, Johnny's children embody the values he upholds.