2017 School Board

It has been exciting throughout 2017 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.

2017 sees the next iteration of the school strategic 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 2016 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 are significant factors moving in to 2017 and beyond.

Rossmoyne Senior High School’s Board delivers significant benefits to the School. Most important, our Board brings together representatives of key stakeholders in public education – parents, staff, students, community and industry – who have a shared vision about the vital role of Rossmoyne Senior High School in preparing future ready citizens. It is inspiring and reassuring for me to work with a Board that has the expertise, experience and keen interest to set the School’s strategic directions, to encourage and support our staff and students, and to provide strong governance.

I look forward to continuing to work with the Board in 2017 to maintain the School’s focus on providing the best possible educational opportunities and outcomes for Rossmoyne students.

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 business of teaching and learning.  These drive how we work and how students and staff apply themselves to their work.  The degree to which these are met can be measured in many ways as the Board considers the great diversity of students and their creative, academic, physical, social and well-being selves.  The efforts made by students and staff, as measured by the strong academic achievements of the school’s graduates last year, indicates a strong alignment with the values.

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 business plan come together for 2010 to 2013 and 2013 to 2016 and opening of the new car park (Karel Ave entrance) has definitely been a highlight of my time on the Rossmoyne Senior High School Board since 2010.

We are working on the 2017-2020 business plan to be finalised in early 2017 and I look forward support the School’s Infrastructure Development projects as required.

The 2016 year saw two major things occur at Rossmoyne Senior High School: The changing of the Principal and this coincided with the end of the Business Plan. This has been an excellent occurrence as it has facilitated the possibility for our new Principal to drive the creation of the next Business Plan, setting the strategic direction of the school over the coming years.
It was fantastic to participate in the transition to our new Principal, assisting her in her role and seeing how new eyes can see things differently. The creation of the new Business Plan in 2017 is going to set the stage for the next chapter in for RSHS.
I’m looking forward to seeing what will arise.

As an educator in the public school system for more than 40 years, including principal for 13 years, I have a wealth of experience and knowledge to contribute to the Rossmoyne Senior High School Board.  In my current roles with the Department of Education as a Principal Consultant – Strategic Policy  (School Curriculum and Standards) and as an Independent Reviewer of public schools (Independent Public Schools Review), I have kept up to date with curriculum developments within the Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline (K – 10) and the Western Australian Certificate of Education (Years 11 and 12).  I have a strong understanding of school governance and welcome the opportunity as a board member to support the school in its strategic planning and future vision for the school community.

It is particularly rewarding to be part of the team of experienced and enthusiastic professionals that comprise Rossmoyne Senior High School’s Board. Being part of this team provides me with the opportunity to gain an insight into the workings of the School and make a small contribution to its strategic direction.

In 2016 it was a privilege to be involved with the preparation for the Independent Review and witness its hugely successful outcome. As we now approach finalisation of the school’s new Business Plan for 2017-20 I look forward to continuing to work with the Board to support RSHS in achieving its goal of ensuring students are future-ready citizens.

I feel privileged to be a part of a talented and diverse group of Board members whose aim is to serve RSHS through providing oversight, strategic direction and support.

2016 was another very successful year for the school both performance wise and the smooth transition to new leadership.

2017 and beyond present more opportunity in efficiently, meeting the future learning needs of students with world class teaching. The challenge is to continue the Rossmoyne Senior High School ethos of excellence and staying ahead through innovative leadership and direction setting.

It was a great privilege to be elected to the board as a parent member. I am looking forward to bringing my perspective and experience to the board as it continues to collaboratively monitor the schools performance against its business plan and its overarching goal to prepare ‘future ready citizens’.

The school has a wonderful brand and reputation and we need to keep working hard to ensure this is maintained and ensure that the school continues to actively 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”.

Being part of such a professional team of well-educated individuals with a common passion for providing the best possible educational environment for our students is most rewarding.

Last year was filled with highlights for me as a board member and as Deputy Principal/Program Coordinator for Year 7. These included being part of the Independent Public School Review and involvement in the initial stages of the development of our next Business Plan.

In 2017, I take on a new role in our school as Program Coordinator Middle Years and continue as Chairperson of the Buildings and Grounds Committee. I will bring to the Board my knowledge and first-hand experience in these areas and continue supporting the push for school redevelopment.

I look forward to continuing to be part of the team involved in the decision making processes at our outstanding school.

I joined the School Board in 2016, and always look forward to being part of such a professional and diverse organisation which is able to make a governance contribution to our school. As a Rossmoyne staff member working with our School Board I enjoy being able to provide my educational expertise and passion to our meetings.

This year I am particularly looking forward to the shaping of our 2017-2020 Business Plan and collaborating with our Principal, Milanna Heberle, in the development of our school’s strategic direction.