Leadership

Sydney Catholic Schools is governed by the Sydney Catholic Schools Board of Directors, which is the corporate trustee for Sydney Catholic Schools Trust.

As trustee, the Board is responsible for ensuring Sydney Catholic Schools undertakes its activities for the purpose of the Trust, which is:
“To pursue the advancement of education through the operation of an effective system of Catholic education at all levels, which contributes to the total educational needs of young people in Catholic schools, in accordance with the principles of the Catholic Church.” – The Catholic School, Rome, 1977, p9.

Established in 2017 by the Archbishop of Sydney, the board has governed SCS since January 1, 2018.

It provides strategic direction to meet the educational needs of all students in our system, supported by four Committees: Audit and Risk, Capital Planning, Core Strategy and People and Culture.

Members of the board are appointed by the Archbishop of Sydney.

As Bishop Danny Meagher prepares for his installation as the new Bishop of Rockhampton, Sydney Catholic Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Mark Lennon as Interim Chair of the Sydney Catholic Schools Board, effective 11 May 2026. Mr Lennon brings extensive leadership, governance and strategic experience, alongside a deep commitment to Catholic education and service to our school communities.

Mr Mark Lennon
Chair,
Chair of the People and Culture Committee

Ms Elizabeth Denny

Ms Louise Elliott

Mr Paul Johnson

Very Rev Samuel Lynch VG

Mr Stephen Newton
Chair of the Capital Planning Committee

Prof Hayden Ramsay

Prof Catherine Thill
Chair of the Core Strategy Committee