OUR GOVERNING BOARDS 

The Iona College Council and Board of Trustees (BOT)  

Iona is an extraordinary school with a unique heritage of innovation and scholarship. This is exemplified by our talented and optimistic students, dedicated expert staff, and a supportive community of parents, alumnae and friends who value the finest traditions and aspirations in education.  Iona College has enjoyed a long tradition of sound and stable governance. Many parents of students and Iona Old Girls, who have become recognised leaders in their field, have generously shared their time, expertise and influence in contributing to Iona's growing future.  

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​In 2018, the College Council and BOT signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding regarding the governance of the College which has underpinned the close working relationship between these two governance bodies. 

The Iona College Council  

The College Council is the school's proprietor. The College Council owns the school land and buildings, and is responsible for supervising the maintenance and preservation of education within Iona's special character provisions.  

The 2022-2023 College Council Chair is Mrs Lisa Townshend. 

College Council Members:

​​​​​​​Mrs Helen Armstrong - Principal, Ms Felicity Benge (Trustee), Mrs Claire Bancks, Mrs Sally Cranswick (Trustee, Foundation), Mr Brent Greig, Mr Willy Kersten (Trustee),  Mr Angus Mabin, Ms Katie Nimon (IOGA), Maryanne Robertson (IOGA) Mr Richard Brown.

The Board of Trustees 

The BOT is responsible for all educational matters. It sets the strategic direction in consultation with parents, staff and students, and ensures the College provides a safe environment and a quality education.   

The 2022-2023 BOT is pictured right.  

Standing: (L-R) Ms Felicity Benge, Mrs Heidi Oliver, Mr Matt Carney, Mr Simon Wilton, Mrs Sally Cranswick.

Seated: (L-R) Mrs Claire Bancks - Chair, Mrs Helen Armstrong, Mr Richard Brown, Mrs  Lisa Townshend, Mrs Kerry Tattersall.

Absent: Georgie Rust - Student representative for 2023, Mr Andrew D'Ath and Jodi Lyndon.