Assumption College

Kathryn Fogarty - Principal Kate Fogarty is steeped in the Marist tradition. Not only was she educat- ed by the Marist Brothers in Sale, af- ter her schooling she embarked on a teaching career and has taught in Marist schools across Australia. While she still teaches, in recent years Miss Fogarty has moved into ed- ucational leadership. She is the first female principal of Assumption Col- lege, Kilmore, a Marist school, found- ed in 1893. ‘I have been formed in the Marist tra- dition, having been educated in and worked in Marist schools and other ministries in Victoria and the North- ern Territory. I have been very fortu- nate to have worked at some wonder- ful schools, where I was mentored by fabulous Marists, brothers and lay,’ she said. Miss Fogarty is well credentialed, having a Bachelor of Arts from the Uni- versity of Melbourne, two master’s de- grees (Theology and Education) from the Australian Catholic University, and a third Master’s in Instructional Lead- ership. She also has post-graduate di- plomas of Religious Education and Ed- ucation Law. ‘Social justice is a key part of the Marist tradition, as it is in Catholic ed- ucation generally,’ Miss Fogarty said. ‘Like many teachers in Catholic schools, I have a keen interest in ed- ucating for social justice, which for me personally includes carrying on the spirit of St Marcellin Champagnat (who founded the Marist Brothers) and his commitment to educating young people, so that they might flourish and bring their best to the world.’