BARADENE COLLEGE LIMITED

In 1985 the Society of the Sacred Heart transferred to Baradene College Trust Board the complete assets of the Victoria Avenue property, the responsibility for the Special Character of Baradene College, and the proprietorial rights embodied in the Integration Agreement.

As a result of changing circumstances and particularly in order to give greater security to the Sisters of the Sacred Heart, and the College, the Trust Board decided in 2001 to restructure and set up a Limited Liability Company.

In effect, this change means that Baradene College Limited (BCL) is now a landlord, entrusted with caring for the assets and financial affairs of the college, the convent and its land and buildings. The new relationship meant that the school became a privileged sole tenant, with a landlord trust board that was charged with ensuring the historic buildings and facilities were suitable for the needs of future generations. BCL set out on an ambitious programme of campus redevelopment, which included a capital raising campaign that culminated in a new auditorium, chapel and tennis courts between 2002 and 2005. It now has even greater plans for the Way Forward, which will be outlined in the Way Forward section.

Structure of Baradene College Ltd

1. Assist in the promotion of the charitable, apostolic and religious activities of the Society of the Sacred Heart in connection with Baradene College.
2. Conduct Baradene College as part of the mission of the Catholic Church, and in conformity with Canon Law of the Catholic Church, and following the stated educational philosophy of the Society of the Sacred Heart as expressed in the Goals of the College.
3. Exercise the legal rights and regulations of the Proprietor of Baradene College in accordance with the Private Schools' Conditional Integration Act (1975), and the Integration Agreement.
4. Ensure that the income and property of the Company wherever derived, shall be applied solely towards the activities of the Company, or the charitable, apostolic and religious activities of the Society of the Sacred Heart within New Zealand.

The work of Baradene College Ltd

1. The appointment of four Proprietors' representatives to the Baradene Board of Trustees. Their prime responsibility/function is to ensure that 'Special Character' as expressed in the Goals is upheld in the Governance of the College.
2. The provision of the necessary buildings for educational needs of the students, and the major maintenance of the Convent buildings.
3. The funding of the activities of the Religious Education Department, and the Chaplain stipends. In order to provide, maintain and improve these assets and activities, Baradene College Limited determines the parent's contribution to be paid each term.

In addition to the College operations, Baradene College Limited liaises with the Sisters to maintain, with the assistance of the Society of the Sacred Heart, a caring living environment for the valued members of our Convent Community.

Directors of Baradene College Ltd