The council or board of a public school works with the school community to achieve the best outcomes for students. It plays an important role in contributing to good school governance so that school resources are used efficiently, and community expectations and the school’s priorities reflect the needs of students.
The Pickering Brook Primary School Board meets regularly to discuss matters pertinent to the school, and members are elected for a term of 3 years.
Click here for the Pickering Brook Primary School Board Terms of Reference.
The School Board is a body of school and community members that oversee the activities of the school.
Pickering Brook Primary School Board Members:
Kelly Webster – Board Chair
Pickering Brook Primary School welcomed Kelly as our School Board Chair in 2024. Kelly’s family have lived in Carmel for the past ten years and her two daughters currently attend Pickering Brook Primary. She is proud to have the opportunity to be able to represent and support our school by connecting our community with our school’s values and future plans, in order to achieve optimal outcomes for our students. Kelly is also an active parent member of our School Gardening Club run by our wonderful P & C, which teaches students hands on learning through fun interactive garden activities that promote lifelong healthy habits, love and respect for nature, sustainability and environmental awareness. In her professional life Kelly is a Registered Nurse and the Managing Director of the Carmel Coffee Company and when she is not working, she loves spending time in the outdoors, such as camping, travelling, hiking, gardening and paddle boarding.
Leah Sceresini – Parent Representative
Leah joined the School Board this year and also holds the position of secretary on the P&C. She has worked at the City of South Perth for the past 38 years and has lived in the local community for 12 years. Currently Leah has one child attending the school and enjoys being an active member of the school community. In her spare time, Leah has a passion for cooking, sewing, gardening and wine appreciation.
Sarah Odam – Parent Representative
Sarah became a School Board Member in 2024 and is also an active member of the P&C, running the uniform shop. She has lived in the hills for the past 10 years with her husband who has been a local for his entire life. Sarah currently has two children attending Pickering Brook Primary School. Professionally, Sarah attended WAPPA gaining a Diploma in Dance and worked as a Dance Teacher teaching all genres for 8 years as well as owning a dance school with over 250 students for 3 years. In her spare time, Sarah works in a creche, breeds Frenchies and loves to ride horses.
Rose Giardina – Community Representative
Robyn Southorn – Staff Representative
Robyn has worked at PBPS since 2015, working with all year levels over the years. Robyn grew up in the Shire of Kalamunda and attended Kalamunda SHS. After spending 20 years plus in Port Hedland, working in schools there for many years, she returned to live in the shire 10 years ago. Robyn loves the little community of Pickering Brook and the wonderful spirit it has towards the school. Robyn says, ‘It is such a pleasure to be part of this team of educators/community and to see the students grow and learn throughout their primary school journey’.
