The Jolimont Primary Independent Public School Board’s role is to provide strategic guidance and monitoring of the school’s performance. It supports the school in increasing effective autonomy and flexibility to further improve the quality of the whole school program.
Members are elected for a maximum of three years and are elected from the staff, parent body, community and local business. The School Board operates separately to the P&C. The School Board meets twice a term. Additional meetings may be called as required.
Board Chair
Claire Murray (Paparo)
I am a lawyer and former Australian diplomat, having served overseas in India, the UK and, most recently, Lebanon as the Deputy Head of Mission at the Australian Embassy. My current role with the WA Department of Premier and Cabinet focuses on State security and emergency management, strengthening capability and resilience across the WA public sector.
I have a deep understanding of government processes, and two-decades experience in senior roles providing strategic policy and legal advice on matters of national and international significance. My three daughters attend Jolimont Primary School in years 2, 4 and 5. I am connected to our community and keen to support the continued development and success of the school as a Board member.
Deputy Chair
Andy Boyatzis
Andy is a proud father of two Jolimont Primary students, Leo and Greta. Since relocating to Perth after several years overseas, Andy and his family have been warmly welcomed by the school community and are enjoying becoming active members themselves. Having grown up locally, Andy understands the lasting impact a supportive school environment can have on young minds and community connection, qualities he sees strongly reflected at Jolimont Primary.
With over 20 years of experience as an architect, Andy has led diverse design and development teams across Australia and the United States. His portfolio spans education, health, retail, hospitality, indigenous and workplace projects. Andy brings a collaborative leadership style and a track record of delivering complex projects, and he hopes to contribute these skills to school initiatives like the Joli Green Project by helping turn the school’s vision into tangible, lasting outcomes.
Andy is passionate about creating spaces that support learning, connection, and wellbeing. He believes a well-designed physical environment plays a vital role in student success and community life, principles that inform both his professional work and his commitment to the School Board.
Parent Representative
Eveline Masco
I am delighted to be part of the Jolimont Primary School Board. Our two girls are in the early stages of their journey at the school. I have a background in journalism and currently work as Strategic Projects Manager in the governance team of a large education provider. I am passionate about sustainability and improving social justice, especially for Aboriginal peoples. I dedicate a lot of my time volunteering for various community groups. This is my way to give back to the community that has welcomed our family so warmly when we first arrived in Australia, almost a decade ago. I welcome the chance to be part of the Jolimont Primary School Board as an opportunity to support the school in achieving their strategic goals and to contribute to the school’s continued growth.
Parent Representative
Ryan Govan
I am firstly a father to 2 Jolimont Primary students, Olivia in Year 1 and Chloe in Kindy.
Professionally, I am a current public Secondary school Principal at Butler College and prior to this position was Principal of a Kindy to Year 12 school, Carnarvon Community College. I have previously held leadership positions at Shenton College, Hedland SHS and Derby DHS. I believe my experiences in both Secondary and K-12 leadership roles within the public education system could provide value to the JPS Board and I look forward to being able to assist in any way.
Parent Representative
Lauren Phelan
I currently have three boys here at school, all thoroughly enjoying their time at Jolimont Primary, making so many wonderful friends and memories.
My career in finance, analysis and business consulting has been particularly focused on supporting executive management and Boards in strategic and financial planning processes and decision making. I have developed a strong capability in relationship building and recognise the high value of teamwork and open communication, all being integral to the successful functioning of any Board. After more than five years here, I am confident I know our school well and also appreciate my role within the Board and our responsibilities in supporting the school and its broader community.
It has been a privilege to be part of such a vibrant school community with a shared focus on enriching the educational, social and environmental experience of all our students. I am excited by the opportunity to further contribute via a Board role to the school achieving its strategic objectives in the years to come, investing in the future of our teachers, children and community.
Parent Representative
Bronwyn Kerr
As a parent of two young daughters, I am proud to contribute to the Board as the School continues to thrive for current and future Jolimont families. I am committed to strong governance, thoughtful strategy and fostering a connected, supportive school community. Having lived locally all my life, I have long valued the School’s leafy campus and close-knit atmosphere.
Professionally, I am a lawyer with almost 20 years’ experience, with postgraduate qualifications in finance and governance. My career has spanned commercial, governance, sustainability and project development matters. I currently serve as General Counsel and Company Secretary of an ASX-listed mining investment company and bring experience as a not-for-profit director.
Staff Representative
Sue Poh
After aspiring to this role for some time, I am very excited to become part of the Jolimont Primary School Board and explore what I can offer, not only from a teacher’s perspective, but as someone who has also been part of the parent community at this lovely school.
My teaching journey at Jolimont has included relief work, teaching sustainability through the ‘Garden Classroom’ and Acting Deputy Principal, before finally gaining my dream job in 2017 as a Pre-primary teacher in the Early Childhood Centre. I am a dedicated advocate of learning through curiosity, wonder and play. As a lead teacher on the Jolimont PS Teacher Development School Early Years team, I have presented professional learning to colleagues from all around Western Australia, demonstrating exemplary practice in early childhood education and providing guided tours to showcase play-based learning environments. I am humbled and honoured to have been invited to contribute to a National Quality Standards in Action teacher’s resource for Western Australian Schools, highlighting how the seven quality areas are embedded in practice at Jolimont Primary School. Industry achievements include nomination by parents for a National Excellence in Teaching Award in 2001 and round winner of the Premier’s Teacher of the Year Awards in 2006.
My early teaching experiences in rural schools have sparked a very deep commitment to developing inclusivity and reconciliation in education. Through my role on the Jolimont Board, and on the Inclusivity and Diversity Committee, I hope to place a focus on building respectful relationships, both within the school and beyond. I feel a very strong connection to the children and families of Jolimont and look forward to working as part of the Board to promote the school’s vision of empowering our community’s youngest citizens.
Staff Representative
Stella Thompson
I have been teaching for 31 years and joined Jolimont PS in July 2022.
I feel very fortunate to have such a rewarding career that I love, which encouraged me to become a Level 3 teacher in 2015. I have taught students from Years 1-5 and have had many leadership roles in former schools. In recent years, these roles have included Literacy leader, Teaching and Learning leader, Sustainability leader and participated on previous school boards.
Aligning with Jolimont Primary School’s mission, one of my goals is to inspire students to succeed as global citizens, and I have close ties to a school situated in the slums of Nakuru, Kenya.
I also have a passion for working with Graduate teachers and collaboratively working with my colleagues to deliver whole school programs. I strongly believe ‘with helping hands, children can accomplish anything’.
