School Board

Board Chair
Elected parent member
Experience: Management, law and governance

It has been exciting to see the values encapsulated in iCARE – Integrity, Connection, Aspiration, Respect and Excellence to see iCARE, increasingly embedded in the day-to-day operations of the school.  Our values represent what is core to Rossmoyne and its culture, and what underpins the success of our students.  It was also exciting to be involved in identifying innovative and meaningful ways of effectively monitoring and reporting performance against the strategies and targets in our 2017-2020 Business Plan.  The perspective that this will give our school will continue to drive and shape our school culture and the key strategies needed to continue 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.

Deputy Chair
Community member, Parent of current and former RSHS students
Experience: Education

2021 sees the next iteration of the school Business Plan arriving and it has been a pleasure working with students, staff and the board to continue to develop a robust direction for the school. Of particular note is the clear idea our students have about what they want Rossmoyne Senior High School to be, not only for themselves, but for future students as well. It has been great to see the wide range of success enjoyed by Rossmoyne SHS students in past years, and I look forward to seeing these successes continue under the guidance of the wonderful staff at Rossmoyne. Continued improvements to the physical facilities of the school and the retention and placement of quality staff have been significant factors in the last business plan cycle, and will continue to be into 2021 and beyond.

As a graduate of Rossmoyne Senior High School and parent of two current students, I’m excited to be given the opportunity to now contribute to the school as a Parent Member of the School Board. I have 25 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.

Community Member
Experience: Arts Management, media, marketing and industry technology

It is a great privilege to be a member of the Board of one of WA’s leading independent public schools.  The School’s strategic intent has ‘future ready citizens’ at its heart and the values of Integrity, Connection, Aspiration, Respect and Excellence round out how the school goes about its primary business of teaching and learning.  The 2020 school year was possibly the most challenging over the past 50+ years. The dramatic changes to the delivery of teaching and learning meant that students remained engaged with their school. Efforts by staff to normalise meaningful online learning were breath-taking and the results in VET and ATAR reflected the very high commitment and application by students and staff. It is a privilege to play a very small role in Rossmoyne’s ongoing success.

Community member, parent of former RSHS students
Experience: Building and construction, project management, transport, directorship

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, especially with the upcoming $35M redevelopment which was committed by State Government in March 2021.

Community member, parent of current RSHS students
Experience: Tertiary education, technology

If you had have said at the end of 2019 that the world we live in will be forever changed… Well it did and at the fore front of that change was and continues to be: education. Being part of the Board as RSHS entered this new era was quite a privilege. Entering into 2021, the school is in the process of creating a new Business Plan. I believe this is a very exciting time in education as what was will not return and what will be will need to be created. I am looking forward to seeing and being part of creating this new Business Plan for the school.

It is a great privilege to be re-elected to the board as a parent member. As a parent of one former student, two current students and another to attend next year I am looking forward to continuing to bring my perspective and experience to the board to as it works collaboratively monitor the schools performance against its business plan objectives and its ultimate goal to prepare ‘future ready citizens’ equipped to succeed in life.

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.

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 of, and ultimately endorse 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. Hence, the overarching theme of the Business Plan is “Future Ready Citizens”.

Community member, alumni, and sister of a current student
Experience: Accounting, Finance, Tax, German

It was an honour to be approached and subsequently accepted 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 and with a sister currently in Year 12, I am excited to be able to share my views and personal experiences in order to contribute to the school’s Business Plan and help shape the student experience.

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.

Principal, Rossmoyne Senior High School
Experience: Education, School Leadership

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. The Board is made up of parents, staff, students, community members and industry representatives who work on the school’s four key priorities for 2022 to 2025 –  ‘capable learners,’ ‘real-world learning,’ ‘inclusiveness,’ and ‘staff excellence and wellbeing. 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.

Elected Staff Member
Experience: Education, Public Policy

I’m very pleased to be joining the Board and working alongside a diverse selection of people passionate about delivering quality education at Rossmoyne Senior High School. Our school experiences continued success due to the shared commitment of our students, caregivers and staff to teaching and learning that supports students to become future ready citizens. I look forward to engaging across our school community as we move into delivery of our new business plan.

Community Member, Parent of current RSHS student

Experience: Business owner, Sessional Lecturer

This is an exciting time to be joining the Rossmoyne Senior High School Board as a Community Member. The 2022-2025 business plan is progressive in its mission to mould our students into real world thinkers while maintaining the school’s existing values and culture, undertaken with a view to making a positive impact. As the students are exposed to more real world learning, they will be well placed to function in the new normal we are now faced with. Of particular interest is the mission to foster inclusivity of the students into the school community, as well as amongst the students who are encouraged to embrace diversity. Additionally, the $35M injection of funds will see RSHS transform into a vibrant and interactive learning hub for the future. I feel privileged to be a part of such a dynamic and accomplished team of Board members and look forward to supporting the school meet its goals of the business plan and beyond.

Elected parent member, parent of current and former RSHS students

Experience: Management, Pastoral Care, Young People, Chaplaincy, Networking

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.

Elected staff member, Science teacher

Experience: Education, Student Leadership, Veterinary Medicine & Surgery and Business owner

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.