College Board

I am the Principal here at Fremantle College. I am also a resident of the Fremantle area and my children attend the College.

I am an avid supporter of public education and ensuring our work at the college is benefiting the wider community by providing an excellent educational experience for our students.  My areas of expertise and interest on the College Board centre around teaching and learning, staff well-being and student support.

Our college works closely with parents, students, teachers and the local community so that together we can build a highly innovative and aspirational secondary school.

Fremantle College is uniquely placed.  It is on the doorstep of the Indian Ocean, with unrivalled access to the rivers, ports, and ocean that we have the privilege of enjoying and the responsibility to look after.

I live locally, and my eldest child is in Year 10 at Fremantle College, and we have all found the experience of Fremantle College to be highly engaging and positive. The diversity of the students, and the school’s commitment to build pathways for all, is what motivates me to contribute to the College’s work.

I have served on Fremantle College’s Board since 2020, and in that short two years, Fremantle College has become the local school of choice.  However, the College faces a challenge in continuing to grow its student population, and to ensure that this growth is matched by a physical learning and teaching environment that accommodates all.

I am a proud parent of a year 8 child at Fremantle College.My background is in advocacy, public policy, management and governance in the community and government sectors.

My focus is to support the Principal, Myles Draper, and his team to deliver a vibrant, inclusive school environment where all students can excel.

I am a renewable energy, carbon and sustainability professional working in State Government.  I moved to the Fremantle area with my family in 2011 and my daughter attends Fremantle College.

Like many other people in the Fremantle area, I am concerned about climate change and want to live more sustainably. I am passionate about educating and facilitating the next generation to shift the narrative on sustainability into the mainstream. The next generation has incredible climate advocates and if supported they are innovative in their thinking and naturally motivated by social justice and equity. These are the skills they will need as they reach adulthood in the new global climate economy.

I offer the college my knowledge of sustainability education and hope to assist in improving the school’s environmental, social and economic sustainability.

Qualifications include Bachelor of Health Science, Diploma of Nursing, qualifications in intensive care, midwifery. Career includes nursing in Australia and overseas, CEO of 3 Perth private hospitals, consultant to national organisations, board member of Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, involvement in community health education.

Since Fremantle College was established, I have followed its activities and progress, initially as a long-term Fremantle resident and then as grandmother of a student.  Liking what I saw and experienced, I wanted to be involved as a community member.

I would like Fremantle College to be recognised for its exceptional work. This is important not just for the College but for the community and the entire education network, to demonstrate what can be achieved when an old asset is brought up to present-day standards, and leaders are appointed who can build a team and meet high goals. The academic, special interest, cultural and community achievements are impressive. Now it is time for the Fremantle region, Perth and WA to be aware of them.

I joined the Board in 2022. I have two children who attend Fremantle College and we live in Beaconsfield.

Fremantle College’s reputation and student achievement have grown significantly since the college started in 2018. I want to add value and help facilitate even greater uplift.

I have extensive school board experience having previously been Board Chair at a local primary school for 5 years and Vice Board Chair at a high school for 2 years.

I am keenly interested in developing stronger links between Fremantle College and local businesses e.g. through work experience and post-school employment opportunities, student mentoring, staff development and training opportunities etc.

I am a Beaconsfield resident and mother of 2 children, one of whom is at Fremantle College in Year 8 in the music program. I am passionate and committed to public education and eager to see our local public primary and high schools flourish and excel. I was involved in the local community push for the re-vitalisation of Fremantle College 10 years ago and am so excited to see how far the school has developed since this time. I have worked as an Occupational Therapist at Fremantle Hospital for the past 17 years.

I have been a highly active member of my kids’ primary school community and active P&C member for 8 years until they both finished primary school in 2021 so have significant experience in school processes from this perspective.

I am passionate about Fremantle college being an inclusive school for all local high school student, not just for those who find their school years easy so am enthusiastic about contributing to a well-rounded school experience for all.

I have experience in leadership within the health setting and currently lead a team of 20 staff so have experience in recruitment, excellence in performance, high level negotiation and communication skills and am a great team player.

I am the Associate Principal – Year 11 and 12 at Fremantle College, bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for student success. As one of the founding staff members, I have been part of the college’s growth and development.

Living in the local community, I have a deep understanding of the unique needs and aspirations of our students. With a strong background in Student Services, my primary goal is to support and guide students in achieving their goals and finding suitable pathways to enrich their later lives.