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Business View Oceania - October/November 2017
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.’