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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the traditional owners of this land both past and present. This land is the home of the Noongar people. We are standing now on Wardandi country the place of the dolphin dreaming. The Wardandi people are the coastal people and have strong links to this area. With respect to the current Wardandi people and ancestors of the past we thank them for accepting us. Today with mutual respect and understanding, we acknowledge the past and its differences and now look forward to working together to build strong relations.

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Our Leadership Philosophy

At Grammar, leadership is built on integrity, compassion and a deep sense of responsibility to others. We believe leadership is learned through experience, strengthened through reflection, and expressed through service. Whether in the classroom, on the sports field, in Houses, or in governance roles, leadership at BCGS is relational, community-minded and shaped by our commitment to learning, stewardship and belonging.

Executive Leadership Team

Our Executive Leadership Team guides the strategic direction of the School and ensures that every student is supported to learn, grow and flourish. With deep experience across education, wellbeing, boarding and operations, they work together to uphold our values and shape a vibrant, future-focused School community.

Matthew O Brien

Matthew O’Brien is the Principal and CEO of Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School, a position he has held since 2021. He focuses on strategic planning, educational technology, and school expansion. He previously served as the school’s Head of Secondary, bringing over 20 years of teaching experience

Matthew O’Brien

Principal & CEO

Yale Bolto

This role is responsible for the financial and administrative affairs of the School, and the management of Support Staff employed by the School.

Yale Bolto

Chief Financial Officer

Kathy

The Head of Secondary is responsible for leading Secondary Staff to provide excellent academic, pastoral and co-curricular education. In doing so, they have specific responsibilities for the Secondary School to ensure the ethos of the School and its strategic objectives are achieved.

Kathy Chiera

Deputy Principal and Head of Secondary

Rob

The Head of Primary is responsible for leading Primary Staff to provide excellent academic, pastoral and co-curricular education. In doing so, they have specific responsibilities for the Primary School to ensure the ethos of the School and its strategic objectives are achieved.

Rob Whirledge

Head of Primary

Student Leadership

Leadership begins with our students. Whether taking on formal roles or stepping up in everyday moments, our student leaders model service, initiative and care for their peers. From Year 7 onwards, students engage with leadership through House activities, service learning, Round Square opportunities, and mentoring.

Our School Captains, House Captains and Student Executive represent the wider student body and help shape a positive, vibrant and inclusive school culture.

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Leeuwin Prowse

School Captain

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Indi Marsh

School Captain

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Eedi Hodgkin

Student Chairperson

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Emily Davies

Head Boarder

Board of Governors

The Board of Governors provides strong governance, wise stewardship, and long-term strategic oversight for Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School. Comprised of volunteers drawn from diverse professional, community, and alumni backgrounds, Board members bring expertise, integrity, and a shared commitment to ensuring the School continues to thrive now and into the future.

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Maria Cavallo

Chair

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Craige Pettit

Vice chair

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Dr Ian Coutts

Visitor

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Dr Andrew Kirke

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Angela Howie

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Darryl Cotton

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Rick Cooper

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Robert Bell

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Dr Jacinta Cover

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Annual Reports

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BCGS 2019 Annual Report

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BCGS 2020 Annual Report

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BCGS 2021 Annual Report

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BCGS 2022 Annual Report

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BCGS 2023 Annual Report

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BCGS 2024 Annual Report

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