Congratulations to Mary Howlett awarded OAM

15 June 2023

Mary Howlett has been recognised as a recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in King Charles’ first birthday honours list.

Mary Howlett was awarded the medal for her contribution to the Catholic Church and education, as well as her contribution to the wider community.

Ms Howlett played a key role in many Catholic schools in the Diocese of Sale. She was the foundational principal of Trinity Catholic Primary School, Narre Warren South from 2000 to 2008 and the principal of St Kieran’s Catholic Primary School, Moe from 1995 to 1999. Overall she has dedicated 30 years as a teacher.

Mary Howlett also served as an Educational Consultant for the Diocese of Sale from 2009-2011.

MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION

Mrs Mary HOWLETT, Warragul VIC 3820

For service to the community and to education. 

• Educational Consultant, Diocese of Sale, 2009-2011.

• Foundational Principal, Trinity Catholic Primary School, Narre Warren South,  2000-2008.

• Principal, St Kieran's Catholic Primary School,  Moe, 1995-1999.

• Specialist Music Teacher, 5 years.

• Classroom teacher, 30 years. Music,

• Organ Player, St Kieran's Catholic Church, Moe, for 25 years.

• Organ Player, St Joseph's Catholic Church, Warragul. University of the Third Age, Baw Baw.

• University of the Third Age, Baw Baw (U3A) 2012- current.

• Community Visitor, Office of the Public Advocate, since 2013.

• Member, Bull Swampers Book Club, since 2000.

• Balnarring Book Club, current.

• Member, French Conversation Group, current.

• President, West Gippsland Glockenspielers.

• Board Member, Mawarra Centre, 5 years.

• Chairperson, Mawarra Centre, 5 years.

• Piano player and singer, Lyrebird Aged Care, 10 years. 

Awards and Recognition include:

• John Laing Award, Principals Institute Australia, 2012.