Leadership

Paul Whitehead
School Principal
Paul joined Bold Park Community School in 2011 as the Middle School & College Team Leader and was appointed as Principal in 2014. Paul commenced his educational vocation as...

Nicole Hunter
Pedagogista
Nicole fervently believes that quality early life relationships, experiences and education are critical in providing a solid foundation for healthy life patterns and continuous learning. Nicole has both contributed to...

Sue Wyatt
Business Manager
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...

Tim Vidler
College Team Leader
Tim has been working at BPCS since 2005, initially part time with Upper Primary and starting full time in 2006 with the inaugural Middle School Class. Initially a two...

Felicity Kinsella
Primary Team Leader
Felicity has held teaching positions at several public schools in Western Australia, covering many areas of experience over more than 30 years in education. Prior to beginning at BPCS...

Gabbi Lovelady
Early Childhood Team Leader and Lead Classroom Teacher
Gabbi’s connection to Bold Park dates back to 1994 when her son attended Bold Park Kindergarten as a Pre Kindy student. She was invited to do some relief teaching and to...

Rhys George
Arts Team Leader and Media Specialist
Rhys experienced both private and public educational environments directly after completing his Bachelor of Education in 2008. While gaining diverse experiences, Rhys completed his post-graduate studies in music composition...

Malora Rosario
Middle School Team Leader
Malora started working at Bold Park Community School as the Science Technician while completing her Post-Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science. This soon became her full time job as she...
Secondary Staff

Tim Vidler
College Team Leader
Tim has been working at BPCS since 2005, initially part time with Upper Primary and starting full time in 2006 with the inaugural Middle School Class. Initially a two...

Malora Rosario
Middle School Team Leader
Malora started working at Bold Park Community School as the Science Technician while completing her Post-Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science. This soon became her full time job as she...

Nicole Hunter
Pedagogista
Nicole fervently believes that quality early life relationships, experiences and education are critical in providing a solid foundation for healthy life patterns and continuous learning. Nicole has both contributed to...

Rhys George
Arts Team Leader and Media Specialist
Rhys experienced both private and public educational environments directly after completing his Bachelor of Education in 2008. While gaining diverse experiences, Rhys completed his post-graduate studies in music composition...

Carrie Crockart
Pathways Coordinator
Carrie is passionate about helping students develop their unique skills and talents so they are able to experience success at both at school and beyond their school years. Carrie...

Matthew Passmore
Middle School English and HASS Teacher
Matthew graduated the Central Institute of technology in 2009 with an Advanced Diploma of Screen, and a Diploma of Film and TV. He worked in the film industry for...

Andrew Ryall
College Co-Educator
Andrew has extensive experience as an educator and outdoor education specialist (over 20 years) including “… planning and running expeditions working with students from lower primary to year 12...

Alister Humphreys
Maths Teacher - College
Alister has been a Western Australian, high school, Mathematics teacher for over 27 years. He has taught all grades and levels during that time. Alister believes that Mathematics and...

Rory Henderson
IT-Coordinator and Media Technician
Rory Joined Bold Park in 2017 working alongside the arts team as the Media Technician, supporting our Media and Certificate IV in Design Programs. In 2019 Rory took on...

Sarah Wickham
Maths and Science Teacher

Amanda
Co-Educator and Library Coordinator
Amanda has been at Bold Park for many years and has served in many capacities. She assists in the mentorship of Interns at Bold Park Community School, is our...

Magdalena Evans
English Teacher
Magdalena came to understand the relationship between language, acceptance and belonging when she started kindergarten at the age of four with very limited exposure to the English language. Since...

Laura Pickford
Co-Educator Secondary
Laura has worked education for over 13 years, both in the United Kingdom and now in Australia. She has a strong interest in intergrating arts with main stream education....

Sarah Carter
Co-Educator
Sarah is a passionate co-educator with a deep love for the natural environment. After taking 18 months off to travel Australia, she is excited to be back and working...

Nicole Hunter
Pedagogista
Nicole fervently believes that quality early life relationships, experiences and education are critical in providing a solid foundation for healthy life patterns and continuous learning. Nicole has both contributed to...

Felicity Kinsella
Primary Team Leader
Felicity has held teaching positions at several public schools in Western Australia, covering many areas of experience over more than 30 years in education. Prior to beginning at BPCS...

Renee Yonge
Lead Classroom Teacher
Renee initially came to BPCS as a parent in 2007, when the first of her three children started in Pre-Kindy. She started volunteering and never left. Renee has given...

Mairead Furlong
Lead Classroom Teacher
Mairead had an interesting and diverse career prior to becoming a teacher. Ranging from recruitment (London), graphic design (Sydney), to a childbirth educator and breastfeeding counsellor while living in...

Shannon Puig
Co-Educator
Shannon is currently in her third year of her Bachelor of Education and is excited to be part of Bold Park’s innovative school community while she continues her degree....

Holly James
Lead Classroom Teacher
Holly graduated from The University of Notre Dame as a teacher in 2022. Whilst working as a Co-Educator in year 5/6 at Bold Park Community School in her final...

Liam Jones
Co-educator
Liam became part of the Bold Park team after completing his Education Support placement at the school in 2020. Having enjoyed the experience so much, he was inspired to...

Brooke Turner
Co-Lead Classroom Teacher and Academic Support Teacher
Brooke graduated from Murdoch University in 2014 and began her journey as a qualified teacher in 2015. Whilst studying her Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and Primary, Brooke...

Heather Sanders
Co-Lead Classroom Teacher
Heather has been working as the Teacher in the Kindy room since 2008 but is excited to be venturing into Pre-Primary full-time in 2017! She is an English girl...

Melanie Nouchy
Co-Educator
Melanie completed her Certificate of Education Support and Special Needs in 2020. Her Bold Park journey began as a prac placement. Melanie has worked in Early Childhood, Literacy Support...

Chloe Campbell
Co-Lead Classroom Teacher
Chloe graduated from Edith Cowan University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Education specialising in Early Childhood. During her studies, she was able to gain professional experience in several...

Julia Hughes
Co-Lead Classroom Teacher
Over many years, Julia studied the human condition from an Arts degree in Philosophy and Religion completed in 2005, to a serious commitment to working as a barista and...

Caitlin Jones
Co-Educator
Caitlin joined the Bold Park team in 2022 after completing her Education Support studies in 2020. With a background in photography – and a childhood spent outdoors – she...

Jarryd Horsley
Physical and Health Specialist & Camp Coordinator
Jarryd commenced at Bold Park since mid way through 2015 as our Bluearth specialist after completing his final teaching practical placement at Bold Park. He has continued in this...

Ella Kennealey
Academic Support Teacher
Ella has been at Bold Park Community school since 2018, working in support roles and as a teacher in the year 5/6 class. She’s just returned from maternity leave...

Zu Hara
Co-Educator
Mizuho (Zu) started working at Bold Park in 2023 after moving to Perth from Singapore. After years of regional and global senior management corporate roles, Zu is delighted to...

Jenna Nygaard
Co-Educator
Jenna is so excited to join the Bold Park Team. Originally hailing from the US, she taught abroad for a few years before settling in Australia. Since moving here,...

Amy Pointon
Co-Educator
Amy graduated from University in England in 2012 after completing her studies in Children and Playwork and moved over to Australia 6 years ago. Amy will be working alongside...
Early Childhood Staff

Nicole Hunter
Pedagogista
Nicole fervently believes that quality early life relationships, experiences and education are critical in providing a solid foundation for healthy life patterns and continuous learning. Nicole has both contributed to...

Sue Phillips
Inclusive Education Coordinator & Wilderness Playgroup Teacher
Sue has previously worked at Bold Park Community School 2008-2013; she is a passionate, committed and hard-working educator. Sue writes of her philosophical approach: I make it my core business...

Gabbi Lovelady
Early Childhood Team Leader and Lead Classroom Teacher
Gabbi’s connection to Bold Park dates back to 1994 when her son attended Bold Park Kindergarten as a Pre Kindy student. She was invited to do some relief teaching and to...

Rachel Gardner
Lead Classroom Teacher
Rachel graduated from The University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Early Childhood in 2019. During her time at university, she worked in many different learning environments. Rachel...

Sarah Polson-Brown
Lead Classrom Teacher
Sarah graduated with honours in Primary and Early Childhood Education from Murdoch University in 2012. Whilst working as a Co-Educator at Bold Park Community School during her studies, she...

Kiah Hamersley-Rule
Lead Classroom Teacher & Wilderness Playgroup Teacher
Kiah grew up on a Western Australian wheat farm and loves working outdoors. She is passionate about the importance of offering children the opportunity to form a connection with the...

Patricia Hilton
Co-Educator
Trish is a Perth girl who lived in Canada for almost 23 years and during that time obtained her Early Childhood Certificate in 1995 and Special Needs Certificate in...

Tomoko Yamashita
Co-Educator
Tomoko joined the Pre Kindy team at BPCS in 2001 as she had a great interest in early childhood education. As she worked, she completed her Certificate 3 in...

Mira Dragicevic
Co-Educator
Mira migrated from former Yugoslavia in 2002 and was introduced to BPCS in 2003. She started her role as a cleaner and even doing this job she was actively...

Erica Skelly
Co-Educator
Erica is originally from the north of England and has lived in London, Hong Kong and Sydney before settling in Perth. She started her Bold Park journey in 2021...

Helen Dowey
Lead Classroom Teacher
Helen has worked in early childhood education since 2005. She is passionate about working with young children and graduated with a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) in 2012. She...

Elana Kate Allen
Co-Educator
Arts Specialists

Rhys George
Arts Team Leader and Media Specialist
Rhys experienced both private and public educational environments directly after completing his Bachelor of Education in 2008. While gaining diverse experiences, Rhys completed his post-graduate studies in music composition...

Renata Biancardi
Visual Arts Specialist
Renata moved to Perth, Western Australia in 2006. As a daughter of an artist and surrounded by musicians and other artists her interest in art started as child. Influenced...

Rory Henderson
IT-Coordinator and Media Technician
Rory Joined Bold Park in 2017 working alongside the arts team as the Media Technician, supporting our Media and Certificate IV in Design Programs. In 2019 Rory took on...

Denise Elizabeth
Creative Arts Specialist
Denise specialises in Creative Movement. She has 20+ years of experience as a creative and performing Arts Teacher in both public and independent schools in Sydney and Perth. Denise...

Lee Drinkald
Music Specialist
Lee is very passionate about music and the self-expressive power the arts can provide children and adults. He hopes to inspire the next generation by passing on his skills,...

Matt Lambe
Media Specialist
Matt graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Primary Education degree, before working for nine years in respite care for children with special needs, as well as a pastoral...

Max Loik
Outdoor Provocation Specialist and Design & Technology Teacher
Max has a Masters of Teaching and is passionate about making learning hands-on and authentic. At university, Max wrote his research essay on developing algebraic reasoning in the primary years....

Rosa Speranza
Culinary Specialist and Italian Teacher
Rosa Maria Speranza is the first born child of an Italian post second world war immigrant couple. Raised in a particularly Italian household she has grown to love elements...
Support Staff

Jonathan Siow
Support Worker / Co-Educator
Jonathan (Jon) stumbled upon this BPCS website one day in mid-2016 and was immediately drawn to the school’s philosophy and approach to education. Having been in and out of...

Amanda
Co-Educator and Library Coordinator
Amanda has been at Bold Park for many years and has served in many capacities. She assists in the mentorship of Interns at Bold Park Community School, is our...

Ella Kennealey
Academic Support Teacher
Ella has been at Bold Park Community school since 2018, working in support roles and as a teacher in the year 5/6 class. She’s just returned from maternity leave...

Mitch Clover
Media Co-Educator and Media Technician
With an extensive background encompassing media and marketing, Mitch joined the BPCS team in mid-2023. As a passionate co-educator for Media Studies, he eagerly embraces the opportunity to provide...

Teteyana Yamysh
Cafe Assistant
Administration

Sue Wyatt
Business Manager
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...

Lei Baker
Community Engagement | Registrar
Lei joined the Bold Park Community as a parent when the first of her three boys commenced in 2010. In 2011 Lei joined the Board as Secretary and from...

Fran Burgess
Communication, Events and Marketing Coordinator
Fran, originally from Victoria (16+ years in WA), is a definite ‘people person’, she enjoys working with and getting to know people of all ages and stages. She has...

Alicia Ellery
Senior Finance Coordinator
Alicia is a Certified Practising Accountant and has a strong background in financial and management accounting. Alicia brings with her a broad industry knowledge and previous experience in education,...

Judy Craig
Receptionist and Student Services Maylands Campus
Judy joined the Bold Park Community School in 2021 as Receptionist/Student Services Administrator at the College Campus in Maylands. Judy is a vital part of the team, she is...

Bettina Lloyd
Receptionist Wembley Campus
Bettina joined Bold Park Community School in 2014 and works as our receptionist. Bettinas genuine desire to please and her care for others is evident in all that she...

Karrie Cowper
Administration Support
Karrie joined Bold Park Community School in 2018 as an Administration Assistant. Karrie has over 20 years of experience in data management, processing and administration organisation. Karrie’s attention to...

Rory Henderson
IT-Coordinator and Media Technician
Rory Joined Bold Park in 2017 working alongside the arts team as the Media Technician, supporting our Media and Certificate IV in Design Programs. In 2019 Rory took on...

Taylah Phelps
Administration Assistant - Wembley
Taylah joined the Adminsitration team at Bold Park in October 2022. She is an experienced Administrator working previously as a Receptionist, Office Administrator, and Executive Assistant. Taylah loves being...

Rachael Palmer
Finance Coordinator
Grounds Staff

Warren McMurtrie
Maintenance Coordinator
Warren joined BPCS in 2014 and works tirelessly to maintain our buildings and grounds. He is friendly, hard-working and always has time to chat with the children in a...

Andrew Ryall
College Co-Educator
Andrew has extensive experience as an educator and outdoor education specialist (over 20 years) including “… planning and running expeditions working with students from lower primary to year 12...

Tracy Coutts
Gardener
Tracy grew up with her parents and three older siblings on a farm in Toodyay. As a child she also lived by the sea. Tracy has been involved with...

Stuart Crockart
Stuart joined the BPCS team in 2023. He was born in Africa and later migrated to Australia with his family. After completing secondary school in Perth, he relocated to...
Board

Leanne Crawford
CHAIRPERSON
Leanne is a versatile leader who fosters a culture of community and innovation. Leanne has over 15 years experience in both the Early Childhood and Disability sectors with a...

Barbara Cole
Deputy Chairperson
Barb is an authentic senior leader who draws upon two decades of experience in a variety of operational, project management and consulting roles across multiple industries including oil and...

Peter Sinclair
Treasurer

Paul Whitehead
School Principal
Paul joined Bold Park Community School in 2011 as the Middle School & College Team Leader and was appointed as Principal in 2014. Paul commenced his educational vocation as...

Nicole Hunter
Pedagogista
Nicole fervently believes that quality early life relationships, experiences and education are critical in providing a solid foundation for healthy life patterns and continuous learning. Nicole has both contributed to...

Jarryd Horsley
Physical and Health Specialist & Camp Coordinator
Jarryd commenced at Bold Park since mid way through 2015 as our Bluearth specialist after completing his final teaching practical placement at Bold Park. He has continued in this...
Adrienne Stuart
ACTING GENERAL BOARD MEMBER Adrienne is a parent of a Bold Park Community School student and a qualified Early Childhood and Primary Teacher. Currently she owns and works in...
Staff on Leave

Ashleigh Pargin
Lead Classroom Teacher
Ashleigh graduated from Murdoch University with Bachelor of Education in 2016 and joined the Bold Park Community School team in 2017. Since then, she has worked across a range...

Frances White
Culinary Specialist
Fran is passionate about food, health and our beautiful natural environment. She recently graduated from Notre Dame with a bachelor’s degree in Primary Education and has previously studied Nutrition Sciences in Queensland. For the...
Alumni 2019

Louis Riboni
Class of 2019
When Louis Riboni graduated from Bold Park, he had achieved a Certificate 4 in Design and a Certificate 2 in Electronics (to accompany his WACE achievements). Louis is also...

Sam Hawkes
Class of 2019
Sam Hawkes graduated Year 12 in 2019 with a Certificate IV in Design and walked straight into a Bachelor of Interior Architecture at Curtin University. Sam says: “My experience...