Simon Manning retires from Newhaven College Board

Simon Manning joined the Newhaven College Board thirteen years ago, keen to make a positive contribution to his daughter’s school and broader community.

Looking back on his time he is very proud of what the school has achieved. 

“It has been great to see the school grow. In my time on the Board we relocated the school from the Boys Home Road site to the current Phillip Island Road site, we built the Junior School (Prep to Year 4) and we improved the facilities.”

On the Board, Simon spent eleven of his thirteen years as treasurer.

“We’ve been able to build the school and maintain a strong financial position.”

An accountant by profession, Simon is a true community contributor. His other volunteer roles include being treasurer of the Phillip Island Business District, Chair of the Cowes Classic and a Life Member of the Phillip Island Football Club.

“It is important you give back – especially when you have skills that can assist.”

Simon will conclude his tenure on the Board of Newhaven College at the AGM on May 18, though he won’t be completely lost to the school as he plans to continue on the College’s Finance Committee for a little while yet.

“There is obviously the community aspect of being on the College Board. But it has also been an excellent Board to be on with a diversity of people and skills. I have worked alongside really good people who will be friends for life.”

The Newhaven College Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday May 18. For more information please email businessmanager@newhavencol.vic.edu.au

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