Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.8, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Bold Park Community School Private, Independent Education in Perth ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.boldpark.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## News/Blog - [Principal's Voice - AGM 2026](https://www.boldpark.com/principals-voice-agm-2026/) - Education is more than academics. It is about shaping lives, fostering wellbeing, and nurturing connected, capable citizens. - [Latest BOLDER Magazine: Nourishing Minds and Hearts](https://www.boldpark.com/discover-the-latest-bolder-magazine-nourishing-minds-and-hearts/) - Discover the Latest BOLDER Magazine: Nourishing Minds and Hearts - Issue 3 is now ready to read. - [Principals Voice - July 2025](https://www.boldpark.com/principals-voice/) - Principals Voice - Team around the learner. - [Principal's Voice - May 2025](https://www.boldpark.com/principals-voice-may-2025/) - Principals Voice - Pre-kindy to Year 12, is 15 years of a child's life. The experience of school matters! - [Our Iconic Event - Mud Day](https://www.boldpark.com/our-iconic-event-mud-day/) - Our favourite event of the year is almost here, MUD Day! This international celebration began back in 2009 from the collaboration of Gillian McAuliffe (our Founding Principal) and Bishnu Bhatta from Panchakhal in Nepal. - [It's Boonaroo ( February and March)](https://www.boldpark.com/its-boonaroo-february-and-march/) - We are in the heat of the Noongar Bonar, the season of Boonaroo ( February and March). - [It's Kambarang  (October -November)](https://www.boldpark.com/its-kambarang-october-november/) - Noongar Season ‘Kambarang' is represented by the colour yellow as it symbolises the return of the hot weather. - [Open Day Market returns for 2024](https://www.boldpark.com/open-day-market-returns-for-2024/) - On Saturday 11 May, we’re flinging open our school gates for our Open Day Market—a vibrant celebration of education, community, and the zest for learning - from 1 to 3pm at the Wembley campus. - [Our Newly Renovated Early Learning Centre is Now Open](https://www.boldpark.com/our-newly-renovated-early-learning-centre-is-now-open/) - Our Early Learning Centre in Wembley, Perth caters for children 18 months to 5yrs old with a Playgroup, Pre-Kinder and Kindy with Long Day service hours from 7.30am-6pm. - [Principal's Voice - August 2024](https://www.boldpark.com/principals-voice-aug-2024/) - Latest Article from Acting Principal Felicity Kinsella on Harmony, as written for our internal community newsletter, Newsflash 3.2 - August 2024 - [Principal's Voice - July 2024](https://www.boldpark.com/principals-voice-july-2024/) - Latest Article from Acting Principal Felicity Kinsella on Communication, as written for our internal community newsletter, Newsflash 3.1 - July 2024 - [Nature in a Modern World](https://www.boldpark.com/nature-in-a-modern-world/) - The impact of animal enrichment for student connection, vulnerability and kindness as written by our Pedagogista, Nicole Hunter, For Bolder Issue #3 - Bold Park's Community Magazine - [Principal's Voice - Mud Day 2024](https://www.boldpark.com/principals-voice-mud-day-2024/) - Latest Article from Acting Principal Felicity Kinsella on International Mud Day, as written for our internal community newsletter, Newsflash 2.4 - June 2024 - [Principal's Voice - June 2024](https://www.boldpark.com/principals-voice-june-2024/) - Latest Article from Acting Principal Felicity Kinsella on being part of a community, as written for our internal community newsletter, Newsflash 2.3 - June 2024 - [The Pedagogy of Play (aka Elephant Toothpaste)](https://www.boldpark.com/elephant-toothpaste/) - Pedagogy of Play - Play is deeply reflective of our humanity and a predominant learning strategy for young children. Ideation, mastery, perseverance, risk taking, challenge, collaboration, imagination, problem solving, innovation. - [Principal's Voice - May 2024](https://www.boldpark.com/principals-voice-23-may-2024/) - Latest Article from Acting Principal Felicity Kinsella on technological change, as written for our internal community newsletter, Newsflash 2.2 - May 2024 - [Moving into Makuru (June-July)](https://www.boldpark.com/makuru-garden-report/) - Noongar Season ‘Makuru’ is represented by the colour dark blue as it symbolises rain and cold weather. Learn about what is blooming on our campus - [Kinetic Art Connections](https://www.boldpark.com/kinetic-connections/) - Inspiring Visual Arts program project - this collaboration involves our Kindy students and local artist Geoffrey Drake-Brockman known for his abstract sculptures. - [It's Djeran (April – May)](https://www.boldpark.com/its-djeran-april-may/) - Djeran is a time of red flowers, especially from the red flowering gum (Corymbiaficifolia) as can be seen in the ELC playground by the sand pit. - [Introducing Maylands' Lo-Fi Larder](https://www.boldpark.com/introducing-the-maylands-lo-fi-larder-fueling-our-students-success/) - Our new culinary venture - Lo-Fi Larder - officially opens Wednesday 8 May at Bold Park's Maylands campus offering cooked breakfast, coffee and kitchen skills. - [Discover the Maylands Basement Transformation: A Beacon of Community Renewal](https://www.boldpark.com/discover-the-maylands-basement-transformation-a-beacon-of-community-renewal/) - Discover the Maylands Basement Transformation: A Beacon of Community Renewal ## Pages - [Welcome](https://www.boldpark.com/) - Seeking an independent school in Perth? Discover Bold Park in Wembley and Maylands, offering a progressive co-educational learning from Pre-Kinder to Year 12. - [About](https://www.boldpark.com/about/) - [Enrolment](https://www.boldpark.com/enrolment/) - [Programs](https://www.boldpark.com/programs/) - A Bold Park independent education empowers students Pre-Kindy to Year 12 to embrace their unique potential via Reggio Emilia teaching of the WA curriculum. - [Our
Families](https://www.boldpark.com/our-families/) - [Community](https://www.boldpark.com/community/) - [Feedback](https://www.boldpark.com/feedback/) - [Our Difference](https://www.boldpark.com/our-difference/) - [College](https://www.boldpark.com/programs/college/) - Private, Independent High School in Perth. Our Senior Years are Co-Ed from Yr 10 to 12 offering various academic pathways and alternative university entry points - [School Events Calendar](https://www.boldpark.com/calendar/) - [Careers](https://www.boldpark.com/careers/) - Explore teaching opportunities at our private, independent school in Wembley and Maylands. See job information and view all currently advertised positions. - [Contact](https://www.boldpark.com/contact/) - [Book a Tour](https://www.boldpark.com/book-a-tour/) - [Professional Learning](https://www.boldpark.com/professional-learning/) - [Learn from us](https://www.boldpark.com/learn-from-us/) - [School Cafes](https://www.boldpark.com/school-cafes/) - [Application Form](https://www.boldpark.com/enrolment/application-form/) - [Wilderness Playgroup](https://www.boldpark.com/programs/wilderness-playgroup/) - Nature based play group for 18 months to 3 yrs in Wembley. Our playgroup program is led by Early Childhood teachers with Montessori / Reggio learning activities - [Early Childhood](https://www.boldpark.com/programs/early-childhood/) - Pre-Kindergarten for 3 year olds and Kindy for 4 year olds is offered as a long day care setting (7:30am-6:00pm, Monday to Friday) with Child Care Subsidy (CSS). - [OSH and Flexi-Care](https://www.boldpark.com/before-and-after-school-care/) - [After-School Programs](https://www.boldpark.com/our-families/after-school-care/) - [Primary School](https://www.boldpark.com/programs/primary-school/) - [Middle School](https://www.boldpark.com/programs/middle-school/) - [Our People](https://www.boldpark.com/our-people/) - A dedicated team of teachers and staff are found at our Wembley campus (children 18 months to Year 9) and our Maylands campus (young adults in Years 10 to 12). - [What's On](https://www.boldpark.com/whats-on/) - [News](https://www.boldpark.com/news/) - Learn about the latest news and stories happening across both our school campuses for our students from Pre Kindy to Year 12. - [Parent Class Coordinators](https://www.boldpark.com/our-families/parent-class-coordinators/) - [Specialist Programs](https://www.boldpark.com/specialist-programs/) - [Expression of Interest](https://www.boldpark.com/enrolment/expression-of-interest/) - [EOI Form](https://www.boldpark.com/enrolment/eoi-form/) - [Reggio Emilia Inspired](https://www.boldpark.com/our-difference/reggio-emilia-inspired/) - More than a learning style to implement the WA curriculum, it's high quality teaching which exceeds the facts, by shaping inquisitive and creative thinkers. - [Our campuses](https://www.boldpark.com/about/our-campuses/) - Discover our unique Perth locations: Wembley offers programs for children aged 18 months to Year 9, while Maylands campus caters for young adults, Years 10 - 12 - [Whole School Focus](https://www.boldpark.com/our-difference/whole-school-focus/) - [Image Gallery](https://www.boldpark.com/image-gallery/) - [Trial Week & Family Meeting](https://www.boldpark.com/enrolment/trial-week-family-meeting/) - [Offer of Enrolment](https://www.boldpark.com/enrolment/offer-of-enrolment/) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.boldpark.com/privacy-policy/) - BPCS Privacy and Confidentiality Policy This Privacy and Confidentiality Policy applies to Bold Park Community School (BPCS). Bold Park Community School may, from time to time, review and update this Policy to take into account new laws and technology, changes to schools operations and practices and to make sure it remains appropriate to the - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.boldpark.com/terms-conditions/) - [Educa](https://www.boldpark.com/community/educa/) - [Uniform Shop](https://www.boldpark.com/community/uniform-shop/) - [Integrated Arts Program](https://www.boldpark.com/specialist-programs/integrated-arts-program/) - [Sports](https://www.boldpark.com/sports/) - [Outta Boundz](https://www.boldpark.com/specialist-programs/outta-boundz/) - [Music](https://www.boldpark.com/specialist-programs/music/) - [Earthrock + Bluearth](https://www.boldpark.com/specialist-programs/earthrock-bluearth/) - [Camps](https://www.boldpark.com/specialist-programs/camps/) - [Mindful environments](https://www.boldpark.com/our-difference/mindful-environments/) - [Learning with joy + play](https://www.boldpark.com/our-difference/learning-with-joy-play/) - [Giving time](https://www.boldpark.com/our-difference/giving-time/) - [Exceptional educators](https://www.boldpark.com/our-difference/exceptional-educators/) - [An relationships at our heart](https://www.boldpark.com/our-difference/an-relationships-at-our-heart/) - [A project-based world](https://www.boldpark.com/our-difference/a-project-based-world/) ## Our People - [MELISSA CAMPBELL _LLOYD](https://www.boldpark.com/people/melissa-campbell-lloyd/) - Melissa brings over twenty years of experience in risk governance, complex investigations and regulatory compliance. She has led dynamic teams through high‑pressure and rapidly changing environments. She is known for her ability to analyse multifaceted issues, navigate competing priorities and strengthen organisational integrity through clear, people‑centred decision‑making. As Deputy Chair of the Bold Park Community - [RHYS GEORGE](https://www.boldpark.com/people/rhys-george/) - Rhys experienced both private & public school environments with a Master of Education & Post-Grad from WAPPA, he heads up the Arts team who work over Yr. 1 - 12 - [TIM VIDLER](https://www.boldpark.com/people/tim-vidler/) - Tim has been working at BPCS since 2005, initially in Upper Primary then moving to Middle School in 2006. Tim leads our College (high school years 10, 11 & 12) - [GEORGIA MATHIESON](https://www.boldpark.com/people/jarryd-horsley/) - Georgia Mathieson is a strategic consultant, former long-term business owner and parent with strong ties to Perth’s creative and educational communities. Through her consultancy, Compass & Canvas, she supports organisations in developing clear strategy, sound financial planning and thoughtful, people-centred operations. With an MBA from UWA and AICD governance training, Georgia brings depth in leadership, - [PATRICK HOLLINGWORTH](https://www.boldpark.com/people/patrick-hollingworth/) - Patrick Hollingworth is an experienced executive and strategic project leader with more than 15 years’ experience delivering large-scale, high-profile commercial development projects across Australia. He has built a strong reputation for leading complex programs from inception through to delivery, with expertise spanning governance, stakeholder engagement, financial oversight, procurement strategy, risk management and organisational leadership. In - [LIAM JONES](https://www.boldpark.com/people/liam-jones-2/) - "As I step into my fifth year at Bold Park Community School, I can’t help but feel a sense of gratitude and excitement for the journey that has brought me here. These past years have been more than just a professional experience; they have been an opportunity to witness how education can truly be reimagined - [SHARON HARVEY](https://www.boldpark.com/people/sharon-harvey/) - Sharon Harvey is a dedicated and accomplished Human Resource practitioner with a deep experience in leadership as well as best practice HR field activities with the majority of her career in the professional services industry. She has had the fortune of working on projects spanning across Oceania, Asia-Pacific and globally where innovation, collaboration and tenacity - [SUE PHILLIPS](https://www.boldpark.com/people/susanne-phillips/) - Sue has been a dedicated member of the Bold Park Community School since 2008, serving on our Early Years team. As a passionate and hardworking educator, she was appointed as the Team Leader for Early Years in 2024. Sue’s educational philosophy centers around understanding each student’s unique personality, interests, and abilities. She is committed to - [RENATA BIANCARDI](https://www.boldpark.com/people/renata-biancardi/) - Renata moved to Perth, Western Australia in 2006. Her interest in the arts began as a child - she grew up the daughter of an artist, surrounded by musicians and creatives. Influenced by street art and the diversity of Brazilian artists, Renata uses a broad range of mediums in her work. When Renata completed her - [JON BUTCHER](https://www.boldpark.com/people/murfie-dholakia/) - Jon brings a wealth of experience, having taught internationally in schools across England, Switzerland, Thailand, South Korea, Malta, and Germany, as well as at home in Australia. He holds a Master’s in International Education from Bath University, along with advanced leadership qualifications from the Principals Training Centre and Harvard Schools of Education and Business. Jon - [NICOLE HUNTER](https://www.boldpark.com/people/nicole-hunter/) - Appointed to the role of Pedagogista, Nicole works in collaboration with the teaching teams and leadership to align the principles, practices and philosophy of Bold Park. - [MALORA WEBSTER](https://www.boldpark.com/people/malora-rosario/) - Malora was appointed Middle School (Yr 7 - 9) leader in 2021. She started working at Bold Park in 2012 whilst completing a Post-Grad Diploma in Forensic Science. - [SUE WYATT](https://www.boldpark.com/people/sue-wyatt/) - Sue has a passion for working in Schools in Management, Strategic Planning, and the Financial Resources sector (which she has done for over 30 years); and is thrilled to be working with BPCS, since 2015, as its first Business Manager. This role sees her overseeing compliance, operations, human resources, IT, participating in strategic planning and - [LEANNE CRAWFORD](https://www.boldpark.com/people/leanne-crawford/) - Leanne is a versatile leader who fosters a culture of community and innovation. Leanne has over 15 years of experience in both the Early Childhood and Disability sectors, with a commitment to supporting community inclusion. Leanne’s expertise lies in Early Childhood Regulation and Law, the field of autism spectrum disorders, and supporting authentic inclusion. Leanne - [FELICITY KINSELLA](https://www.boldpark.com/people/felicity-kinsella/) - Felicity has over 30 years in education (focusing on Dance & Physical Education), she started at Bold Park in 2012. Felicity leads the Primary School (Yrs 1 - 6). ## Events - [Monday Soccer with Jarryd (9 weeks)](https://www.boldpark.com/events/roller-skate-tuesdays-with-jon-and-max/) - Kick, pass, score! Join Jarryd for a fun and active after school soccer session for years 3 - 6! Jarryd is all about learning soccer skills, teamwork, and having loads of fun. Perfect for all skill levels - just come along, have fun and play! - [Thursday Junior Soccer with Fynn (11weeks)](https://www.boldpark.com/events/thursday-junior-soccer-with-fynn-11weeks/) - Come and have a go at soccer! Join Sporty Fynn for a fun after school soccer session made especially for PP - Year 2! We’ll practise basic soccer skills, play games, learn how to work together and most of all - have fun! No experience needed, just bring your energy and a big smile! - [Friday Play Stay & Pack Away](https://www.boldpark.com/events/friday-play-stay-pack-away/) - Stay Play and Pack Away in Play Area. - [Wednesday Ceramic Studio with Ju (10 weeks)](https://www.boldpark.com/events/colab-thursdays-with-alan/) - Squish, shape, create! Learn cool techniques, make fun pieces and take them home fired and glazed by term's end. - [Wednesday Drama Club with CJ (10 weeks)](https://www.boldpark.com/events/cjs-drama-club/) - CJ, actor, drama teacher and artist, brings her passion for performing Arts to Bold Park through a new after school program. Years 3-6. - [Minecraft Mondays with Rory and Thomas (8 weeks)](https://www.boldpark.com/events/minecraft-mondays-with-rory/) - Explore your inner engineer, with design thinking. Creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration in an immersive and safe environment. We’ll be using Code Builder and Agents, to learn Microsoft MakeCode, Python, and block-based coding. - [Creative Workshop - The Language of Clay](https://www.boldpark.com/events/grad-i-tude/) - Together, we will explore how this versatile material can become a powerful medium for children to communicate their thoughts, ideas, and emotions. - [Wildspaces - Camouflage Project](https://www.boldpark.com/events/yr-12-final-day/) - Get to know the ins and outs of a year-long, integrated learning project, guided by Reggio Emilia principles. ## Categories - [Whole School](https://www.boldpark.com/category/whole-school/) - [Playgroup](https://www.boldpark.com/category/playgroup/) - [College](https://www.boldpark.com/category/college/) - [Middle](https://www.boldpark.com/category/middle/) - [Primary](https://www.boldpark.com/category/primary/) - [Early Childhood](https://www.boldpark.com/category/early-childhood/) ## Tags - [Principal](https://www.boldpark.com/tag/principal/) - [Mud Day](https://www.boldpark.com/tag/mud-day/) - [cafe](https://www.boldpark.com/tag/cafe/) - [school](https://www.boldpark.com/tag/school/) ## Event Types - [Professional Development](https://www.boldpark.com/event-type/professional-development/) - [After-School Programs](https://www.boldpark.com/event-type/after-school/) ## People Category - [Leadership Team](https://www.boldpark.com/people-category/leadership/) - [Board](https://www.boldpark.com/people-category/board/) ## Event Terms - [Term 2](https://www.boldpark.com/event-terms/term-2/) - [Term 3](https://www.boldpark.com/event-terms/term-3/)