FCPS School Board

Throughout his career, he has worked hard to ensure that the students under his care receive the best teaching and learning opportunities whether in the academic, sporting or social domains. He feels that it is important to develop the whole child through music, art and sport as well as literacy and numeracy. Outside of school, he is the Vice President of the Swan Districts Football Club, where he played league football back in the late 80s and early 90s! This keeps him busy, as well as watching his four boys pursue their sporting ambitions.

His wife Tracy is an elite women’s gymnastics judge and recently represented Australia judging at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. He looks forward to working with students, staff, parents and community members to ensure that Forest Crescent Primary School continues to provide outstanding learning opportunities for all of our students, where our vision of “Success for All” and “In Learning We Grow” is evident in our words and actions.

Donna Caniglia has been with Forest Crescent Primary School since 2004 when she re-joined the workforce after twelve years at home raising her three children. She is now the Business Manager, representing the administrative arm of the school on the board. An energetic, friendly, organised and happy character, Donna enjoys working as part of the office team and the day-to-day help she can provide to students, parents and teachers alike.

Tenille Nowell has been a primary school teacher with the Department of Education since 2004 and at Forest Crescent Primary School since 2005, where she is currently a Senior Teacher in Year 3 and the Year 3 Level Coordinator. Over her 19 years at our school, she has taught many students as a classroom teacher, from year 2 to 5 and spent a few years specialising in science whilst coordinating the school science learning area. During this time, Tenille, with her husband, started a family and was fortunate to have her own two children complete their primary school at Forest Crescent. Here is a fun fact. Tenille was also a Forest Crescent student, making her relationship with our school span over 30 years, resulting in her being a FCPS student, parent and teacher. Tenille is an experienced, enthusiastic, and empathetic school staff member who enjoys collaborating with students, parents, and staff to ensure that her students are engaged, challenged, and equipped with the learning tools needed to reach their full potential.

I am currently the Deputy Principal of FCPS. I help with the management of Year 2, 5 and 6 at our school and am passionate about the Health & Wellbeing of students. I have been in education for over 30 years and have worked in both primary and secondary schools. On a personal note, I enjoy spending time with my dog, family and friends. I love watching basketball and have been a Perth Wildcats member for over 35 years. I also love spending time in nature, especially near the beach. I think someone would describe me as being a good listener, humorous at times and compassionate.

Kelly Ibbitson has lived in the school area for seventeen years and currently has two sons attending Forest Crescent Primary School, with a third son in Pre-Primary in  2019.

She has been working as a teacher for fifteen years and is currently employed at Koondoola Primary School as a specialist Music and Drama teacher. Kelly is very passionate about student learning and wellbeing, particularly with regard to students with special needs.

She firmly believes her skills as a professional educator and her passion as a parent are invaluable in her role as a member of the Forest Crescent Primary school board.

Aaron Hayes

I am an in-house lawyer working in mining services who loves solving problems and bringing order to chaos. I am methodical, level-headed and practical, focusing on what matters. I am passionate about reading, gardening, and always learning new things. I have lived for extended periods on three continents, but call Australia home. My family are long-term Thornlie residents and I have been volunteering in the local community for many years, currently as mediator at the Red Gum Justice (previously the Gosnells Community Legal Centre) and as Deputy Chairperson of the Gosnells Women’s Collective Inc, which runs the Gosnells Women’s Shed.

Quality education is the foundation for a successful life lived well. I see my job on the board as helping to ensure that our school community stays amazing, and continues to provide our children with the caring environment they need to develop their academic and social skills to be the best versions of themselves.

Board’s Values

All members of the board will strive to be confident, honest, respectful, caring, friendly and courteous.

In all our operations and relationships we will be guided by the five core values of our school:

• Endeavour to achieve one’s potential through a commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and understanding.
• Be self-respecting and develop a unique sense of personal meaning and identity.
• Demonstrate respect, concern and acceptance of others, their rights and property.
• Be socially and civically responsible.
• Be environmentally aware and responsible.

Conduct

Personal behaviour – We will:

• act ethically and with integrity;
• act according to the legislative requirements, policies and ethical codes that apply;
• make decisions fairly, impartially and promptly, considering all available information, legislation, policies and procedures;
• treat members of the public and colleagues with respect, courtesy, honesty and fairness, and have proper regard for their interests rights, safety and welfare;
• not harass, bully or discriminate against colleagues, members of the public and employees;
• contribute to a harmonious, safe and productive work environment by our work habits, and professional workplace relationships.

Communication and official information – We will:

• not disclose official information or documents acquired through our role, other than as required by law or where proper authorisation is given;
• not misuse official information for personal or commercial gain for self or another;
• adhere to legal requirements and policies,
• respect the confidentiality and privacy of all information as it pertains to individuals.

Fraudulent and corrupt behaviour – We will:

• not engage in fraud or corruption;
• report any fraudulent or corrupt behaviour;
• report any breaches of the code of conduct; and

Conflicts of interest – We will:

• ensure personal or financial interests do not conflict with our ability to perform official duties in an impartial manner;
• manage and declare any conflict between personal and public duty; and
• where conflicts of interest do arise, ensure they are managed in the public interest.

We commit

• to taking responsibility for reporting improper conduct or misconduct which has been, or may be occurring in the workplace. The details will be reported to the relevant people or agency; and
• to taking responsibility for contributing in a constructive and positive way to enhance good governance and the reputation of the board.

Public Sector Requirements

We are committed to upholding the principles in the Code of Ethics. The Board accepts the minimum requirements set out in the Conduct Guide for Boards and Committees. This code of conduct builds on these minimum requirements.