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

In 2001, 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 to restructure and set up a Limited Liability Company.

In effect, this change meant that Baradene College Limited (BCL) was 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 which was charged with ensuring that the historic buildings and facilities were suitable for the needs of future generations. BCL set out on an ambitious programme of campus redevelopment between 2002 and 2005, which included a capital raising campaign that culminated in a new Auditorium, Chapel and tennis courts.

The Structure of Baradene College Limited

To understand a little more about BCL you need to consider the Constitution of the Company formed.

The Directors are legally required to:

assist in the promotion of the charitable, apostolic and religious activities of the Society of the Sacred Heart in connection with Baradene College;
conduct Baradene College as part of the mission of the Catholic Church, 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 five Goals of Sacred Heart Education;
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; and
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 Limited

In summary, the work of Baradene College Limited is dedicated to three main areas:

the appointment of four Proprietors' representatives to the Baradene Board of Trustees. Their prime responsibility is to ensure that the ‘Special Character', as expressed in the Goals, is upheld in the Governance of the College;
the provision of necessary buildings for the educational needs of students and the major maintenance of the Convent buildings; and
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 level of Parent Contribution to be paid each school 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.

The Directors of Baradene College Limited

Baradene College Limited Directors, as appointed by the Provincial of the Australasian Province of the Society of the Sacred Heart, are:

Mr. Gavin Rennie (Chair)
Mr. John Hickey
Mr. Edmund Lawler
Mrs. Maryanne Mahoney
Ms. Christine Ryan
Mr. Michael Smith
Sr. Elizabeth Snedden
Mrs. Margaret Twomey
Executive Officer - Ms. Kitty Moore
In attendance - Baradene College Principal - Mrs. Sandy Pasley