The Applecross Primary School Board has an official role, as defined by the Department of Education, which includes reviewing school performance; developing and reviewing the school Business Plan; reviewing and approving school budgets and charges; and establishing and reviewing the school’s objectives, priorities and general policy directions. In addition to this official role, we agree to be ambassadors and advocates for the school; develop a culture of service; support our staff, and be available to other parents.
2025 Board Chair Report
I am pleased to present the Board Chair Report for Applecross Primary School for 2025.
This year has been one of strong collaboration, steady progress and continued commitment to ensuring the best possible outcomes for our students. The School Board has worked closely with the Principal and leadership team to provide governance, strategic oversight and support across key areas including educational performance, policy review, financial stewardship and community engagement.
I would like to acknowledge and thank our Principal, Mrs Bea Bouska, and the entire school leadership team for their professionalism, dedication and tireless work throughout the year. Their focus on teaching quality, student wellbeing and continuous improvement continues to underpin the school’s success.
My sincere thanks also go to our School Board members for their time, expertise and commitment. Serving on the Board is a voluntary role and the thoughtful contributions, respectful challenge and shared sense of purpose demonstrated by members throughout 2025 has been invaluable.
In Term 4, we farewelled valued Board members whose terms concluded. I would like to sincerely thank Tina Jolly and Hamoun Aria for their service, insight and commitment to the Applecross Primary School community. I am also pleased to note that John Gibbons has been re-elected and will continue to serve on the Board for a further two-year term, providing continuity and ongoing contribution. Further Board membership announcements will be made early next year.
The Board is also grateful to the P&C Association for their extraordinary efforts and ongoing support of the school. Through fundraising, events and community-building initiatives, the P&C plays a critical role in enhancing resources, facilities and experiences for our students.
Finally, I would like to thank the wider Applecross Primary School community, our families, carers, volunteers and partners for their continued engagement, trust and support. A strong school is built on strong relationships, and the sense of community at Applecross remains one of its greatest strengths.
On behalf of the School Board, I look forward with confidence to the year ahead and to continuing our shared work in supporting Applecross Primary School to thrive.
Caroline Mansour
Board Chair
Members of the 2026 Applecross Primary School Board
Applecross Primary School Board email: applecross.ps.boardchair@education.wa.edu.au
School Board Terms of Reference