Dear Mercy Colleagues,
At the recent AMSSA Conference held in Perth in May of this year, the AMSSA Executive elected Phil Morison as the new President of AMSSA, replacing Catherine O’Kane from All Hallows School in Brisbane. Catherine’s six years on the Executive came to an end. On behalf of the whole AMSSA community, we thank Catherine for her ongoing commitment and service to Mercy.
Philip Morison is the Principal of Mount Lilydale Mercy College (MLMC), a Mercy Catholic secondary college of 1600 students at the entrance to the beautiful Yarra Valley in Victoria. Dedicated to nurturing the academic, spiritual, and personal growth of young people. He has been the Principal at MLMC since 2013. He models a deep commitment to the values of Mercy, described as courage, hospitality, justice, compassion, respect, and service. Philip leads the College community in fostering a culture where students are challenged to excel and inspired to contribute meaningfully to society.
Before his current appointment, he served as Principal of Emmanuel College in Warrnambool for 10 years, both colleges being governed by Mercy Education Limited.
Philip brings extensive experience in Catholic education and school leadership, with a proven track record of building strong, faith-filled learning communities. His leadership is marked by a focus on student wellbeing, academic achievement, and the development of future-ready learners who embrace both excellence and integrity. He is particularly passionate about guiding students to understand their inherent dignity, to act with courage, and to grow into compassionate leaders who will make a positive difference in the world.