College Board

Function of the Board

The College Board comprises of representatives from parents, the community, staff and students.  The Board has an important influence on the direction of the College with members bringing ideas and lending their expertise to strategic planning and community partnerships. We are fortunate to have an energetic, committed team, who are focussed on helping the students achieve their goals and it is encouraging that everybody works diligently to promote the best interests of the College throughout the year.

The responsibility of the Board include:

2025 Meeting Dates

The meeting dates for 2025 are proposed as follows:

College Board Nomination Information

Parents interested in becoming a member of the College Board can download a nomination form below and email karen.fisher4@education.wa.edu.au.

NOMINATION FORM

All Board Members must complete a ‘College Board Code of Conduct’ and complete a ‘Criminal History Screening’ before their membership can be accepted which can befound below. 

Please contact Karen Fisher on 6207 5516 if further information is required on this process.

Please note:  The Screening Application must be completed and approved before you can

College Board Code of Conduct

College Board Screening and Application

Criminal History Screening Information

Information on School Council / Boards

BOARD MEMBERSHIP 2025

Tracey Roberts MP  – Federal Member for Pearce, WA
Board Chair – Community member and former parent member

Tracey Roberts was a popularly elected Mayor of the City of Wanneroo, one of the largest and fastest growing Local Governments in Australia from 2011-2022. Tracey also held the position of Deputy Mayor from 2009-2011 and Councillor from 2003-2009. Widely experienced in Policy and Governance, she is an active member of the community and maintains a strong focus on economic development, lifestyle impact and choices for the Community. Tracey is highly experienced in strategic leadership, strategic planning and resource allocation, including the financial management of an organisation with a $200 million budget and almost $3 billion value of assets.  
Tracey has qualifications in Business Management. She has previously held the positions of President of the Western Australian Local Government Association, Director of the Local Government Insurance Scheme, Vice President of the Australian Local Government Association and Deputy Chair of the National Growth Areas Alliance. Tracey is the Patron to many Community Clubs and Organisations.  She is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Justice of the Peace and just for something different, Tracey is also a fully qualified volunteer dog trainer, specialising in German Shepherds.

Wrolf van Munster – Business Manager & WA State Manger
Board Vice Chair – Community member and former parent member

Wrolf has held many roles over his career ranging from aircraft maintenance and cleaning contractor.  He is highly skilled in adhering to policies and procedures, keeping control of income and expenditure, liasing with customers both on the ground and at corporate level. He also guides and trains staff from all walks of life.

Sue Egerton – North Metropolitan TAFE – Director, Residential Construction & Trades Portfolio
Community member

Sue’s career has spanned opportunities in the residential construction and trades, business and management, mining, retail, community services and educational sectors; across the Western Australian Goldfields and metropolitan regions, working with the Department for Community Services, the Department of Training and Workforce Development and North Metropolitan TAFE.   
With over 30 years in the VET Sector, leading academic and Human Resource teams she is experienced in managing large-scale organisational and business process change, increasing organisational capability and capacity, and aligning portfolio operations with strategic directions to provide effective workforce solutions.
Sue is a strong advocate for the development of contemporary curriculum and learning resources with the influence of industry partners, implementing innovative quality teaching and learning experiences for students that ensures their successful employment in their chosen industries, and strong partnerships with industry and stakeholders designed to meet job demand for more skilled workers across Western Australia.
Sue lives within the City of Joondalup with her husband, extended family and a menagerie of pets.

Brian Piper – Small Business Owner
Community member and former parent member

Brian is a small business owner specialising in servicing and repairing swimming pools and has been in this profession since arriving in Australia. After leaving school at 16, Brian took up an apprenticeship with British Gas as a Gas Service Engineer. He was with this company for 23 years before migrating to Australia in 1999.  Brian joined the Board back in 2006 when his daughter joined the College as a Year 11 student.  Brian also joined the MSC Parents and Community (P & C) in 2006 and was also the Vice President for a few years. He remained a member on the P & C until it closed in 2012 even though his daughter had left the College.
Brian has been very involved in the College community attending college events and helping present awards to students.

Mike Gilbert – Deputy Principal Port School
Community member

Mike is Deputy Principal at Port School, an educational provider that works with at risk young people, known as CARE schools in Western Australia. He has been in education, training, social inclusion and crime reduction roles for over 25 years working in the UK, USA and now Australia, with periods in the consulting and corporates worlds. He is family orientated with a wife and 2 children and is active within his community with organisations such as Rotary and Apex and has been involved in many fundraising campaigns and projects over the last 30 years.
Mike is an Honorary Life Member of Klang Apex Club, which is part of an international school project that support an orphanage school in Malaysia. He also annually judges the Western Australian Department of Fire and Emergency Services Awards. Mike joins his business and community connections, stakeholder relationships and life experiences to boards and commits to provide guidance, knowledge and governance experiences whenever he can.

Eve Kamugisha – Curtin University student and former MSC student
Community member and 2022 College Captain

Eve graduated as a student at Mindarie Senior College in 2022 and is excited to be able to participate in the College Board in a different capacity.  Eve attended many Board meetings as a student of the College.
Eve hopes her role and involvement in the Board will provide an insight and perspective that represents the youth in a beneficial way for many aspects of their educational and personal journeys.  This position allows her to continue advocating and prioritising student matters after being College Captain and part of the student council during her years at Mindarie Senior College. She looks forward to giving a voice to MSC students, provide input to improve Mindarie Senior College and understand the important components that make the College function as well as it does.

Rania Soliman – North Metropolitan TAFE – Acting Director, English and Languages
Community member

Rania is the newest members joining the Mindarie Senior College School Board as a Parent Representative.
Rania is a registered secondary school teacher but has been in the TAFE sector for the last 15 years. She is currently Acting Director of the English and Languages Portfolio at North Metropolitan TAFE, which includes the Adult Migrant English Program, ESL courses, Auslan and Interpreting courses, and language short courses (such as Japanese, French, Mandarin, Auslan and Spanish). Education has been at the forefront of her long career, and she is passionate about the delivery of quality, accessible and inclusive educational opportunities for all. Outside work, her family keeps her busy. Rania loves volunteering in her spare time to worthy causes, such as homelessness, family domestic violence, assisting refugee settlement, and environmental issues. In what spare time is left, she loves being outdoors and reading. Rania is looking forward to making positive contributions to the College.

Professor Caroline Mansfield – Edith Cowan University – Executive Dean
Community member

Professor Caroline Mansfield is Executive Dean of the School of Education at Edith Cowan University. As a former Secondary School teacher, Caroline is passionate about quality secondary education and the power it has to transform the lives of the next generation. Caroline has over 20 years experience in tertiary teacher education and is the West Australian representative on the Australian Council of Deans of Education Board. Over the past decade, Caroline’s research has concentrated on teacher resilience and wellbeing at a range of career stages and in diverse contexts. A particular research focus has been on development of professional resilience for pre-service and early career teachers, and findings have informed a widely used online program to support teacher resilience. Caroline is very pleased to join the Mindarie Senior College Board in 2024.

Darryl Fuller – Officer in Charge – Clarkson Police Station
Community member

With 25 years of service in the WA Police Force, Darryl brings a wealth of experience and leadership to his current role as the Officer in Charge of Clarkson Police Station. Having served in various metropolitan and regional stations and specialist Detective roles, Darryl has always maintained a strong victim and community focus while navigating complex criminal investigations, intelligence gathering and frontline policing.
Within his role as a Detective and a Police Negotiator, Darryl plays a vital role in de-escalating high-risk situations, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, empathy, and strategic thinking. These same skills have been instrumental in working with vulnerable individuals, ensuring that those at risk are provided with the support and guidance needed to make positive life changes.
Passionate about early intervention and youth engagement, Darryl has worked closely with schools, community organisations, and at-risk youth to provide mentorship, guidance, and alternative pathways to success.
Beyond his role in uniform, Darryl is a devoted family person, balancing a demanding career with the responsibilities of raising two teenagers. This personal perspective strengthens his belief in the importance of education, support networks, and proactive community involvement in shaping the next generation.

Emily Gorst – Coordinator – Road Safety and Drug Education, Statewide Services
Community member

Emily was a former Health and Phys Ed teacher at Mindarie Senior College and grew up in the local Mindarie community. Emily has moved to Road Safety and Drug Education at Statewide Services. Emily believes Mindarie Senior College is an amazing place for young adults to discover who they are and what they want to achieve for their future and is looking forward to having an input in the direction of the College through her role on the Board.

Chelsea Trail – Notre Dame University Student
Community member

Just recently completed my studies as a student of the 2024 graduating class at Mindarie Senior College, I am looking forward to continuing my connection with the school by taking on this new opportunity and role as a member of the College Board. In my role on the board, I am committed to ensuring that the evolving needs of students are prioritised in our decisions, fostering an environment where they feel valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their best. This position enables me to continue working to support student voices beyond my time as a student councillor and College Captain at Mindarie Senior College. Therefore, my personal experience navigating through both the academic and personal aspects of school life, allows me to bring a current and relevant viewpoint that I hope will strengthen the connection between students and leadership here at MSC, whilst also deepening my understanding of the core elements that make the college a nurturing and dynamic place for learning.

Belinda Bewick – Principal – Tapping Primary School
Parent Member
With over 23 years of experience in education, I am passionate about ensuring all students receive the highest quality learning opportunities. My career has spanned roles as a classroom teacher, Associate Principal, professional learning consultant, and Principal, providing me with a deep understanding of school leadership, curriculum development, and effective teaching practices.
I have worked at both school and system levels, including with the Western Australian Primary Principals Association, the Leadership Institute, and Statewide Services. This breadth of experience has strengthened my ability to collaborate with stakeholders, implement evidence-based initiatives, and drive school improvement.
As a parent of three teenagers, I understand the importance of strong school-family partnerships in supporting students’ academic success and well-being. I appreciate the challenges and opportunities that come with guiding young people through their educational journeys and am committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performing school community.
As a committed member of the Department of Education, I bring a strong system focus and a strategic approach to decision-making. I believe in fostering a positive school culture, supporting staff development, and ensuring that every student thrives. I welcome the opportunity to contribute my experience, insights, and leadership to the School Board, working collaboratively to create the best possible learning environment for all students.

Jonathan Bromage – Principal Mindarie Senior College
Principal member

Jonathan has been Principal of Mindarie Senior College since April 2021 and previously held principal and associate principal roles at Tuart College and the School of Isolated and Distance Education.
Starting his career as a Design and Technology teacher in inner London secondary schools, on moving to Western Australian and teaching in Geraldton, Jonathan moved into the teaching of information technology and prior to joining Mindarie Senior College led a series of State-wide online learning projects.  Jonathan is Vice-President of the Western Australian Secondary School Executives Association which is formally recognised as the body which speaks for public school secondary principals and deputy principals.

Reese Driscoll – Manager of the Arts, Mindarie Senior College
Staff member

Reese is the Manager of the Arts at Mindarie Senior College and has held this role since 2009. He is an inaugural staff member at the College who currently teaches Media and Music alongside leading the Arts Department. Reese also works at SCSA as the Chief Examiner and Chief Marker for Media Production and Analysis. Previously, he taught English, Media and Drama at Derby District High School and Broome Senior High School.
Reese comes from an agricultural background, shearing and working on farms in the southwest and wheatbelt of Western Australia. He has also worked in agriculture in Switzerland and the USA. Reese was also employed in the Super Pit as a survey assistant whilst studying surveying at the School of Mines in Kalgoorlie. In Kalgoorlie, he also worked at the Nickel Smelter.
Reese grew up in regional areas of Western Australia, completing his high school years at Bridgetown High School and Manjimup SHS.  Reese has four adult children who all attended Mindarie Senior College.

Shyla Wyatt – Assistant Student Services Manager, Mindarie Senior College
Staff member
Shyla has been a teacher in the Maths and Science department at Mindarie Senior College since she started teaching in 2017. She currently teaches Human Biology, as well as working to support the mental health and well-being of the Mindarie students in her role as the Assistant Student Services Manager.
In 2023, Shyla spent some time away from teaching and worked as a private tutor while living in Switzerland for 6 months. She believes that Mindarie is an amazing place for students to spend their final years of school and is passionate about providing quality education and support to young people whilst they navigate Senior School.