Staff looking at folder together
Staff looking at folder together
The School Board
Current Board Members
Elected members include parents, staff and members of the community.
Staff Members
- Lisa Ledger – Principal
- Lucy Billingham – Deputy Principal
- Justine Passmore – Manager Corporate Services
Parent Representatives
- Cory Byers
- Yael Katz
Alyce Cockram
Alyce is a proud mum of three children, all of whom have either attended or are currently enrolled at Baynton West Primary. Originally posted to Karratha as a Defence family, Alyce and her children quickly found a sense of belonging at Baynton West and chose to make the Pilbara their home. The school has been a place of connection and community for their family ever since.
Alyce works in the resource sector, supporting industry across the Pilbara, Kimberley, and Perth through stakeholder engagement and collaboration with government and community. She is passionate about supporting strong outcomes for students and families and brings valuable insight into regional development and the needs of growing communities.
As a School Board member, Alyce is committed to supporting the school’s ongoing growth and celebrating the incredible work happening both in and outside the classroom. She is passionate about ensuring every student at Baynton West feels seen, supported, and inspired.
Jeromy Harvey
Jeromy is an experienced educator and community leader with a career spanning over 25 years in education, training, and Indigenous development. His teaching journey has taken him across Malaysia, London, and Australia, including work at the tertiary level as an Assistant Professor and manager of the UWA Indigenous Bridging Program.
Since moving to Karratha in 2017, Jeromy has held senior roles in the mining industry focused on Indigenous employment and development, including his current role with Rio Tinto as Superintendent Coastal, Pilbara Communities. He remains deeply committed to improving outcomes for Indigenous communities and actively volunteers across local sporting associations. Jeromy is passionate about education and community engagement and is proud to contribute to Baynton West Primary School as a board member.
Molly Singline
Wayiba, it is with great pleasure that I was elected member of the school board. With the students front of mind, I want to help make a positive impact on student outcomes and school performance. I can learn from being part of such a wonderful school. I want to be part of something big and influence the shaping of our future generation.
I have been part of the Pilbara and Gascoyne region for most of my life. I have great pleasure in calling Karratha my home. I have 2 wonderful children who attend Baynton West Primary, and I currently work for Rio Tinto as General Manager Pilbara Communities. It is so important to me that we help build a thriving community and be proud of where we live.
I can’t wait to support the school, staff, and parents as a member of the board.
Community Representatives
- Mark Bradley
- Susan Grylls
Grant Cucel
As a former parent of 2 children who attended BWPS and as a former school board chair, I also chair the Waja Guma Partnership Group. This successful program continues to serve the community and helps to give our Aboriginal children the best educational start in life.
Marshall Lawerence
Marshall Lawrence is Commanding Officer of The Pilbara Regiment, based in Karratha. Many members of the Regiment have children at Baynton West Primary and Marshall’s wife Emily does relief teaching at several schools in Karratha, including Baynton West Primary. Being a member of the School Board allows him to contribute to the community and maintain strong connections and relationships throughout Karratha and the Pilbara.
Governance
One of the exciting things the principal of an Independent Public School can do is establish a school board whose elected members work with the principal and community to achieve the best outcomes for students.
The School Board helps to establish a vision for the school that reflects the aspirations and needs of the community. The board can have an important influence on the direction of the school, with members bringing ideas and lending their expertise to strategic planning, and community partnerships. Professional skills in areas such as management, finance, procurement, marketing and cultural knowledge support the principal and strengthen the school’s capacity to meet the needs of its students.
Elected members include parents, staff and members of the community. Students 15 years and over can be members. The Principal is a member of the board. A comprehensive induction is provided for all board members.
The Independent Public School board is a signatory to the Delivery and Performance Agreement with the principal and Director General. There is also an expectation that the board participates in the external review of the school that is undertaken by the Department of Education Services in the final year of the Delivery and Performance Agreement.
Terms of Reference
Download the School Board Terms of Reference.
Board Minutes
2025 Meetings
2023 Meetings
2022 Meetings
2021 Meetings
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