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Leadership & Governance

Introducing our Senior Management and School Council Board. Learn more about the dedicated professionals who lead Mentone Girls' Grammar and govern our strategic framework.

Leadership

Our Senior Management Team is dedicated to inspiring a sense of purpose in our students and empowering them to become confident, compassionate, and capable young women who are ready to face the challenges of today, and the future.

Senior Management Team

Ms Lauren Perfect

Principal

Ms Lauren Perfect joined Mentone Girls' Grammar as our Principal in January 2025.

Ms Bridget Crough

Head of Junior School

Ms Crough is committed to creating an environment where every child can thrive.

Ms Shannon Boyle

Acting Head of Wellbeing

Ms Boyle is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of every student in her care.

Mr Sam Anstey

Acting Head of Senior School

Mr Anstey has wealth of expertise in school organisation and management.

Ms Monica Cabrita

Director of human resources

Ms Cabrita oversees all aspects of staffing for both teaching and professional support staff.

Ms Brigid Steele

Director of Marketing & Communications

Ms Steele works to enhance community engagement activity across the School.

Governance

The Mentone Girls' Grammar School Council is a dedicated group of professionals and business leaders who volunteer their time to ensure the School's continued success.

With a focus on sound fiscal management, governance, and active building and infrastructure development, our School Council is committed to maintaining our status as a market leader in all-girls education.

We have an impressive mix of intelligent minds within our School Council, who are leaders within their fields of expertise.

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School Council

Mr James Stewart

School Council President

Mr Stewart is a management consultant with significant experience in both the public and private sectors. He specialises in facilities…

Ms Tara Chandler-Scott

chair of building and assets committee

Ms Chandler-Scott is Special Counsel at a Melbourne Law firm and specialises in major infrastructure projects finance and PPP arrangements. She…

Mr Jay Doherty

CHAIR OF finance and audit committee

Mr Doherty is a results-focused, highly experienced financial executive and Chartered Accountant with over 15 years experience in private equity…

Ms Nicole O'Donnell

DEPUTY PRESIDENT OF SCHOOL COUNCIL

Ms O’Donnell is an Old Girl of the School and current parent. She is an executive with the City of Melbourne, and has significant international…

Mr Mogamad Louw

School Council Director

Past parent, Mr Louw is a seasoned Cyber Security Senior Advisor with over 25 years of experience advising organisations, Boards, and regulators…

Dr Heather Schnagl AM

CHAIR OF GOVERNANCE AND RISK

Dr Schnagl was Principal at Ivanhoe Girl’s Grammar for nearly 20 years and has a wealth of experience in independent schools and governance. Dr…

Mr Ross Symons

chair of technology and research

Mr Symons is the CEO and founder of Big Ant Studios, the largest console gaming developer in Australia and is Vice President of the Game…

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