School Info

School Board

Stephen Boon

Principal - Orange Grove Primary School

My name is Stephen Boon and I am currently the Principal of Orange Grove PS. Prior to accepting the position at Orange Grove PS, I was Principal/Educational Leader of a number of schools in the metropolitan and country locations including, West Beechboro PS, Laverton District High School and Eddystone PS comprising of mainstream and an Intensive English Centre.

During this time, my wife and I have raised three children, all of which are now teaching at various schools across the state. These days I take great joy in my grandchildren, reading and remaining physically fit and active.

My role on the School Board is to keep the Board fully informed of all school operations including supporting the analysis of data and the resulting strategic planning to address areas of need. Ultimately, this intent aligns with department initiatives and to the school’s vision of ensuring we maximise the potential of all students.

Kristen Rodic

School Board Chair

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Henry Ulgen

Parent

My name is Henry Ulgen and I joined the school board earlier this year.
I have been a part of the Orange Grove School community since 2011, when my oldest daughter started pre-primary. Her siblings are current and future Orange Grove students.

I have a background in manufacturing and business, and am currently a production manager for specialist diving equipment. My hobbies include hiking, adventure sports, and Lego collecting and design, which can be viewed each year at the Rotary event ‘Bricktober’. I am looking forward to helping shape the future of the school.

Melissa Brodie

Community Member

Professional Experience Coordinator/School of Education Faculty of Humanities Curtin University

I am very excited to be a part of the Orange Grove School Board, commencing in October 2021. I was a Primary School teacher for approximately 15 years and have worked in the School of Education at Curtin University since 2013. My current role is Professional Experience Coordinator, coordinating student placements in primary and secondary settings. I am therefore passionate about education for students at all levels.

I love to spend time with my family, including my two children, one who is in primary school and the other who is about to start secondary school. I play basketball, I am in a book club and often go camping with family and friends.

Rebecca Anderton

Teacher

I have been a teacher at Orange Grove Primary School since 2007, minus a few years off to have two beautiful babies. I am passionate about education, and I love our little school and it’s community. It’s my second home! I am excited to be a part of the OGPS School Board and look forward to developing my understandings of this side of school operations and decision making. When I am not working, I am looking after my own small people, going to the beach, or traveling. 

Sarina Cooper

Parent

I am a single parent working full time in Science Education. I love music; writing, singing, playing and listening to it. For fun I play an augmented reality game called Ingress that gets myself and my daughter out of the house and visiting some interesting places we would not have otherwise visited.

I joined the School Board to contribute to the growth of and offer my support to the Orange Grove Primary School Community. I hope that my expertise and perspectives will assist in guiding our school to continued success and ensuring that OGPS will be an even better place to be than it already is for all students, staff and the wider community.

Caren Baayens

Parent

I am Caren, a mum of 3 gorgeous boys, with 2 already receiving their education at OGPS.

We are new to OGPS in 2022, as I was drawn to the school after a visit in my role as a Councillor for the City of Gosnells. I instantly knew my boys would be happy in the wonderful bush surrounds of the school, and the welcoming community feeling from the teachers, parents and students.

I work part-time as pharmacist as well as many hours as an Elected Member. I hope my community connections can benefit the OGPS Board.

In my free time I love gardening and bike riding with my boys.

Amy Hough

Parent

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Benita Koop

Parent

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