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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 2024-2025 The BUSY School Annual Report (PDF – 1MB)

Download the 2023-2024 The BUSY School Annual Report (PDF – 13MB)

Download the 2022-2023 The BUSY School Annual Report (PDF – 13MB)

Download the 2021- 2022 The BUSY School Annual Report (PDF – 4MB)

Download the 2020- 2021 The BUSY School Annual Report (PDF – 10MB)

 

Next Step - Post-School Destinations

Download the 2025 Post-School Destinations Report (PDF – 485kb)

Download the 2024 Post-School Destinations Report (PDF – 4MB)

THE BUSY SCHOOL LTD

Board of Directors

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Adrian King

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Cass Champion

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Efthimia Voulcaris

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JASON SESSARAGO

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Paul Miles

Executive Team

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Leonie Carlile

Group Chief Executive Officer - Group Services

Leonie drives operational initiatives to enhance organisational capability. With extensive senior management experience in HR and Business Management, her expertise includes Workforce Planning, HR, Financial Management, Industrial Relations, and Leadership.

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Bill Weigall

Executive General Manager - BUSY Education

Bill oversees the development and support of The BUSY School across Australia and New Zealand. With extensive experience teaching in independent schools in Queensland, the ACT, England, and Scotland, he is passionate about supporting students with diverse needs.

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Kylie Steinhardt

Executive Principal

Kylie Steinhardt is an education leader with over 25 years of experience in large, diverse school communities and is passionate about re-engaging students and supporting staff to strengthen student success through a sense of belonging and engagement. She is focused on creating safe, supportive and future-focused environments where both staff and students can flourish.

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Donna Loughran

Director of TBS Queensland

Donna leads the strategic and operational direction of all Queensland campuses. With a career dedicated to supporting students in low socio-economic areas, she has a strong track record of re-engaging vulnerable learners and making education accessible, relevant, and successful for all.

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Kerri Sheppard

Executive Principal

Kerri is a passionate educator with 25 years’ experience in complex educational settings in the UK, Victoria and South East Queensland. She focuses on building a culture of trust and empowerment, in which young people from all backgrounds are supported to reach their potential and thrive in a community where they belong and are valued.

Leadership Team

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Andrew Cavanagh

Campus Principal - Cleveland

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.

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Chipo Gweshe

Head of Curriculum & Assessment

Chipo is dedicated to adapting curriculum and assessment per QCAA guidelines, ensuring they meet diverse student needs and aspirations. She upholds academic integrity, fostering values transferable beyond school.

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Christi Hoover

Head of Student Wellbeing and Support

Christi works to cultivate inclusive, student-centred environments where young people feel safe and empowered. With qualifications in education, counselling, and health, she takes a holistic approach to wellbeing, enriched by global experience and a deep respect for cultural diversity

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Damian Watt

Campus Principal - Brisbane City

Damian has over 15 years of experience in educational leadership. He is passionate about building inclusive, future-focused environments that re-engage young people, empower staff, and foster collaboration to support success in whatever pathway they choose.

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Hanna Green

Head of Teaching, Training and Learning

Hanna is dedicated to empowering teaching staff through collaboration, learning, and professional growth, ensuring they create meaningful experiences that inspire individual student success.

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Ingrid Rucinski

Campus Principal - Salisbury

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.

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Jay Harris

Head of Industry and VET Engagement

Jay is passionate about building strong industry connections and enhancing VET opportunities. He works to create real-world pathways that help students grow, develop skills, and thrive in their careers.

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Jennifer Palmer

Campus Principal - Southport Girls+

Jenny oversees the daily running of the Southport Girls+ Campus. She brings many years of experience in education, leadership, and wellbeing, and is passionate about our young people being successful in whatever pathway they choose.

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Kylee Chandler

Campus Principal - Strathpine

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.

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Lee Shannon

Campus Principal – Townsville

Lee is a dedicated leader in curriculum, pastoral care, and student wellbeing, with senior leadership experience supporting First Nations students and those from rural and remote communities.

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Naomi Vucas

Campus Principal - Cairns

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.

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Rob Petersen

Campus Principal - Coolangatta

Rob brings 20+ years of experience in education. He’s passionate about supporting students and families throughout their educational journey, recognising the value of a holistic approach. As an active Coolangatta community member, he’s eager to support its youth.

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Shane Blood

Principal - Shailer Park Campus

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.

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Tim Gado

Campus Principal - Ipswich

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.

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