Kirsty Barnetson is the Chair and a community member of the Rossmoyne Senior High School Board. She brings her professional experience in management, law and governance to the board.

It has been exciting to see the values encapsulated in iCARE – Integrity, Connection, Aspiration, Respect and Excellence to see iCARE, so embedded in the day-to-day operations of the school.  The school values represent what is core to Rossmoyne and its culture, and what underpins the success of our students.  It has also been satisfying to be involved as the School has implemented innovative and meaningful ways of delivering on the strategies and targets in our 2022-2025 Business Plan.  The school’s focus on the whole student, and equipping them for the future, has continued to drive and shape our school culture and the key strategies to be a school of excellence, of which we can be proud.

It is a privilege to work with the board to support the school in its commitment to achieve positive outcomes for all our students, and reaffirm our great desire that our students leave our school as capable, compassionate and confident members of our global community.

Alan Brown is the Principal of Rossmoyne Senior High School and member of the School Board. He brings his professional experience in education and school leadership to the board.

The Board of Rossmoyne Senior High School provides an avenue for members of our school community to provide significant input into the future of the school through their work on the priorities of the current Business Plan and their input into key school policies. The Board is made up of parents, staff, students, community members and industry representatives who will play a significant role in the development of the next Business Plan 2026 – 2030.  The strength of the School Board lies in the strong engagement of this group to ensure that Rossmoyne Senior High School provides the best educational pathway for every single student. As principal of Rossmoyne Senior High School, it is a pleasure to be part of the board and work with this committed group of people to make Rossmoyne the best school it can be.

Michael Dockery is community member of the Rossmoyne Senior High School Board and a parent of former and current students. He brings his professional experience in tertiary education and educational research to the board.

As a graduate of Rossmoyne Senior High School and parent of two recent students, I’m pleased to be able to continue to contribute to the School Board as a Community Member, after having served an initial term as a Parent Member. I have 35 years of experience in the tertiary education sector as a lecturer and researcher. My research has focussed on improving labour market, education, and wellbeing outcomes for marginalised groups within Australia, and has included extensive analyses of education and training outcomes and the school-to-work transition. I have a strong belief in the importance of equality in educational opportunity for young people and hope my expertise in education policy can help to support the work of the Board and shape the school’s strategic direction.

Andy Farrant is community member of the Rossmoyne Senior High School Board. He brings his professional experience in arts management, media, marketing, industry and technology to the board.

“It is a great privilege to be a member of the Board of one of WA’s leading independent public schools. There is much evidence of all staff creating a rich learning environment for students as well as being focused on individual needs of each student. The school’s focus on real world readiness is reflected in students who are able to reach their potential, while they grow in their own confidence. This approach reflects the skilled focus of staff on big picture matters and their assured efforts to achieving the best possible outcome.”

Mahadevan (Jaya) Jayabalan is community member of the Rossmoyne Senior High School Board and a parent of former students. He brings his professional experience in building and construction, project management, transport, and directorship to the board.

Working as part of such a well-educated, experienced team of professionals to guide our school on a path of continued success is most rewarding. Seeing the school’s periodic business plans come together and opening of the new car park (Karel Avenue entrance) have definitely been a highlight of my time on the Rossmoyne Senior High School Board since 2010. I’m looking forward to continuing to work with the school and provide the support as required.

Michael Pailthorpe is an elected parent member of the Rossmoyne Senior High School Board. He brings his professional experience in executive leadership, governance, and communications and marketing to the board. He has also served for the past 5 years as P&C President of the school.

As a parent of three former students and one current student I am looking forward to continuing to bring my perspective and experience to the board to as it works to collaboratively monitor the school’s performance against its business plan objectives.

The school has a wonderful brand, reputation and culture of excellence and we need to keep working hard to ensure this is maintained and enhanced across all aspects of school life. Similarly, I’m keen to see that the school continues to actively connect with and engage its stakeholders, to challenge itself and to strive to deliver the best possible outcomes for its students, parents, staff and wider community.

Gordon Parkinson is a community member of the Rossmoyne Senior High School Board. He brings his professional experience in tertiary education, innovation, and science to the board.

It is a pleasure and privilege to be a member of the School Board, working with staff, students and members of the community, all of whom are committed and passionate about the importance of education and in particular about the excellent institution that is Rossmoyne Senior High School.

A key responsibility of the School Board is to provide input into the development, and ultimately endorsement, of the School Business Plan. Given the rapidly changing world we live in, and consequent uncertainty about the future that our students will face, we are keen to help prepare them to be as ready as possible to face whatever they will encounter. A particular focus now is addressing the challenges that AI brings to teaching and learning, and the future impacts it will have on life beyond school.

I am currently the Principal at Riverton Primary School, from which a significant number of students at Rossmoyne SHS originate and am also the Network Principal for the Riverton Rossmoyne schools network.

It is therefore a privilege to be on the Board to provide some support and expertise for the important link between the local primary schools and the secondary school. Having worked for 40 years in education, in both the secondary and primary sectors, 25 years of which have been in leadership positions, I hope that I can use my experience to support Rossmoyne SHS and its community through my involvement on the School Board.

I’m very pleased to be joining the Board and be given opportunity to work alongside people so committed to making sure Rossmoyne Senior High School is doing everything we can to provide the very best educational experience for our students.

I look forward to building on my existing work within the school, with the knowledge of school operations and stakeholders that I will gain by being a member of the board. I hope to be an advocate for both staff and students, in maintaining the exceptional level of teaching and learning at happens at Rossmoyne Senior High School everyday”

Chandrika D’Mello is community member of the Rossmoyne Senior High School Board and a parent of a past student. She brings her professional experience in business ownership and tertiary education to the board.

“Over the past three years, it has been gratifying to observe RSHS students exemplify the iCARE values of the school, and integrate the mission of the business plan into the school community. The newly constructed buildings foster collaborative learning, whilst catering for individual needs, as the school continues its commitment to prepare students for their future roles in the world. It has been an honour to serve on this board alongside such forward-thinking individuals, as we endeavour to support the school in adapting to changing demands.”

Patrick Chen is an elected parent member of the Rossmoyne Senior High School Board and a parent of former and current students. He brings his professional experience in management, leadership, pastoral care, young people, chaplaincy, and networking to the board.

Education is our currency today for a better tomorrow. Not just learning facts but training minds to think. Not just how to make a living but how to live. Thus, RSHS is about preparing future ready citizens to confidently face an uncertain future in this rapidly changing landscape.

Educators are future shapers.

Therefore, it is an awesome privilege to serve on the Board and support our educators in

• engaging students, staff, families and the wider community
• preserving our iCARE values
• executing the Business Plan

It is our desire that RSHS continues to be a forward-thinking school community that breathes excellence in teaching, learning and leadership. I look forward to journeying with our distinguished board members as we creatively and strategically build a better tomorrow, today.”

Kelly Stephen is community member of the Rossmoyne Senior High School Board and a former student. She brings her professional experience in accounting, finance, tax and HR to the board.

It was an honour to be approached and subsequently appointed as a member of the School Board as the school has had a significant impact on where I am today. Being a graduate of Rossmoyne SHS, I am excited to be able to share my views and personal experiences in order to contribute to help shape the student experience and help the school continue to excel in a sustainable manner.

Being “future ready citizens” is so important in the current environment, and I am looking forward to working with the Rossmoyne community to ensure that the students are equipped with what they need to succeed after graduating from high school and have fond memories of their time at school.

Melissa Van Dyk is an elected staff member of the Rossmoyne Senior High School Board. She brings her professional experience in education, student leadership, veterinary medicine & surgery, and business ownership to the board.

“In many ways it seems serendipitous, that I returned to secondary school, as my experiences there were challenging. However, ironically, after practicing as a veterinarian and running a small business I found myself uncovering a deep-rooted desire to return to education. I wanted to help ensure future generations have positive experiences at school, where they are supported to develop a strong sense of self for their life’s journey. Although I have tried to achieve academic excellence in the past, I saw in practice success was not possible without self-worth and growth not achievable without capacity to reflect on the world we find ourselves navigating through. From experiences, I can appreciate learning comes from an inherently vulnerable space, so establishing student self-confidence allows learning to occur, and ultimately personal excellence to be reached. I enjoy the opportunity to work with the Board and the school to bridge the gap between our current system and their Business Plan. It is a privilege to be on the School Board, where we engage in deep discussions on school priorities, values and visions so that all young people at Rossmoyne Senior High School feel seen, heard and valued.”

Students Annie Z (Year 10) and Tanav M (Year 11) are valued members of the school board and join as representatives of the student voice.

They are both members of the Student Council.