The Board of Directors is tasked with the governance of The BUSY School.
The key role of the Board is to govern The BUSY School Ltd by ensuring that the company meets its objectives, as outlined in Clause 2.1 of the Constitution. The functions and powers of the Board are prescribed in Clause 7.1 and 7.2 of the Constitution.
In carrying out its responsibilities and exercising its powers, the Board at all times recognises its overriding responsibility to act honestly, fairly, diligently and in accordance with the law in serving the interests of The BUSY School Ltd company members, staff, students, parents and other community stakeholders.
It works to promote and maintain an environment within the School that establishes and maintains high moral and ethical principles as basic guidelines for all of its employees and representatives at all times.
Annual Reports
Download the 2021- 2022 The BUSY School Annual Report (PDF – 4MB)
Download the 2020- 2021 The BUSY School Annual Report (PDF – 10MB)
Download our latest 2022-2023 The BUSY School Annual Report (PDF – 13MB)
Next Step - 2024 Post-School Destinations
Download the 2024 Post-School Destinations Report (PDF – 4MB)
Board of Directors
CEO and Our Principals
Lee Aitken
Leading the management of The BUSY School network, Lee brings a wealth of experience after many years in senior management in the education sector both in Australia and abroad.
Naomi Vucas
Naomi oversees the daily running of The BUSY School Cairns Campus, student and staff welfare. Naomi brings many years’ of teaching and management experience in the education sector.
Shane Blood
Shane oversees the daily operations of the Shailer Park Campus, and student and staff welfare. Shane brings a long history of working in the education sector in Australia and abroad.
Ingrid Rucinski
Ingrid is a skilled educational professional who has worked as a teacher and manager in the education sector both internationally and in Australia. She is passionate about fostering an agile work and learning culture.
Tim Gado
A dedicated advocate in education, Tim brings extensive experience to the table. With a passion for student wellbeing and engagement, he has a track record in fostering positive outcomes for students in senior schooling.
Klaus Knobloch
Klaus oversees the daily operations of the Coolangatta Campus, and student and staff welfare. Klaus brings an in depth knowledge and experience of student engagement, pathways and wellbeing in secondary schools.
Andrew Cavanagh
Andrew brings many years of leadership, management, and teaching experience from the education sector. He is passionate about the transformative impact that alternative education models can have on young people.
Ulla Hansson
Ulla is a highly experienced educational leader with over 25 years of experience in both the United States and Australia. A principal in both countries, Ulla successfully improved student achievements and culture.
Kylee Chandler
An experienced leader in secondary schools, working in the Moreton region education sector for 20 years, Kylee brings her valuable leadership expertise to the campus plus a wealth of local knowledge and connections.
