School Board

Each Independent Public School has a school board. Tambrey Primary School, in collaboration with the board, has established a vision for our school that reflects the aspirations and needs of the community. The board has an important influence on the direction of the school, with members bringing ideas and lending their expertise to strategic (big picture) planning and community partnerships.

The School Board is comprised of parent representatives, the Principal and representatives from the school’s teaching staff and community representatives. The School Board actively engages with our local school community and advise our Principal on strategic matters, to nurture and inspire lifelong learning and achieve high level of achievement for all Tambrey Primary School students.

The School Board plays a leading role in decisions which affect the school community. Matters relating to school planning, budget, and policy are discussed and ratified. Parent and staff Board members are elected by those whom they represent.

Meet our School Board

School Board Chair - Mr Aaron Bruce

My name is Aaron Bruce and I am the Chair of the Tambrey Primary School Board. I have lived in the Pilbara my entire life and have completed both primary and secondary education in Dampier and Karratha. I work for Woodside Energy as the Maintenance Manager of the Karratha Gas Plant. You may see me around the town involved in the many sports that the Pilbara kids play throughout the year.

I have 3 children that have attended Tambrey since Kindy and they are now in Yr4 (Will), Yr6 (Macy) and Yr8 (Zach). As my kids started school, I could see that dedicated staff working together with passionate parents and community members, could enable the school and students to thrive and reach their potential. I nominated for the School Board in 2017 to be a part of this team.

The School Board can have a very positive impact on the students, staff and entire school community. A role on the School Board is a formal commitment of 4hrs per term, plus other opportunities to support and promote the school at assemblies, events and general school activities.

It is a genuine privilege to be on the Tambrey Primary School Board and I look forward to seeing you around the school.

Board Member- Sarah Ugle

My name is Sarah Ugle and I am a proud Noongar woman living on Ngarluma country for 7 years now. My family have joined Tambrey Primary School this year after transferring from another school in town.

I have 2 sons attending Tambrey in Year 3 and 5 and a nephew and niece that attend boarding school in Perth. Although we are new to Tambrey I have been blown away by the amazing opportunities available to students and the professionalism shown by all staff we have had the pleasure of engaging with.

I work for the Department of Communities as the Aboriginal Regional Co-ordinator for the Pilbara region and I am responsible for improving the Departments Culturally Responsive Practice and Stakeholder engagement. My previous and long standing work history has been working in the Aboriginal Health Sector across WA some of which involved Governance and Board training for the services.

I am very active in the local community with various sporting groups by way of participating as a player, parent, coach & manager.

I believe both my professional and personal experiences can offer many things to the Board and I come with experience of previously sitting on a school board at our previous school.

Board Member-Brad Davy

Hello, everyone! My name is Bradley Davy, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce myself to you. I have had the privilege of growing up in the vibrant town of Karratha, nestled in the heart of Western Australia. My journey through early education began at Karratha Primary School and finished with me graduating at Tambrey Primary School.

After working in town then beginning FIFO work and relocating to Perth where I had my children, I found myself drawn back to Karratha and into the field of Lecturing. I am honored to serve as a lecturer at North Regional TAFE, where I have the chance to inspire and empower the next generation of learners. The provides me a small insight to what our fabulous Faculty here at Tambrey Primary School our able to achieve with our children.

Beyond my professional endeavours, my greatest joy comes from being actively involved in both my children's lives and our community. As a parent, I cherish every moment spent nurturing and guiding my two wonderful kids, who are currently thriving in their respective academic, personal and sporting journeys - one in Year 1 and the other in Year 3 at Tambrey Primary School.

Being an integral part of my children's school experience has further fuelled my passion for community involvement. Whether it's volunteering for parent helper, participating in local initiatives, or simply lending a helping hand where needed, I find immense fulfillment in contributing positively to the lives of those around me.

In essence, my life revolves around the values of family, community and education. I am committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment both within the school board and the greater community. I am excited to embark on this journey with the Tambrey school board and provide what I can to assist in Tambrey's Governance.

Hope to see you around, Brad.

Board Member-Anna Wailu

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Kara nai Deke readi (Meriam Mir dialect )Anna Wailu

My Name is Anna Wailu I am a Torres Strait Woman From Murray Island.

Growing up here in the Pilbara has always been some of the best memories for me, born in Karratha and now currently raising my children here I want them to experience the freedom of play in a small community with the inclusivity that Karratha has always had.

Growing up in a big family I found my passions quite early I loved looking after all our family babies, so I always knew someday I was going to have a big family of my own. Then came my love and passion for sports starting my sporting journey off with junior AFL with Karratha Falcons and then joining the Tequira's Netball club which then grew into other sports Rugby League, Basketball, Touch basically any sports I could try and give it a go I did it.

Karratha was very multi-cultural back in the day, it's what bought people together. I remember going around to different schools during NAIDOC WEEK with the Families from Roebourne sharing both Aboriginal and Torres Strait food songs and dance. This was the point I knew I wanted to be involved in the community playing sport, sharing and supporting both Aboriginal and Torres Straits people. I wanted to be a leader and example of my people, my culture and how I wanted to share this with the next generation.

My passion continues to grow now with 6 little, not so little people in toe. I continue to work and play and be as involved in community and now also education, to inspire our future leaders like my own, to be proud and committed . I love my community and still am very involved, joining the Board at Tambrey Primary opens another door for me and my people.

As the Program Coordinator for Stars Foundation in the Primaries I work with students and their families at Tambrey, engaging in healthy lifestyles connecting community to education, building relationships and inspiring young female Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to continue coming to school. As my youngest two are already apart of Tambrey in Kindy and Year 2, I also want to invest myself into their education and be a part of this amazing Team at Tambrey Primary.

Board Member-Zoe Thorpe

My career began at Tambrey Primary School as a Graduate Teacher in 2022 after my partner and I made the move to the Pilbara to live out the adventurous ‘BCFing’ lifestyle. We now call Karratha our forever home.

I am proud to be a teacher at Tambrey, where students are learning, inspiring and achieving each day. Tambrey’s strong sense of community engagement is what I love most about our positive environment. As a new Board member, I look forward to being a part of the team, where I can listen and learn to the broad knowledge of our members.

Board Member- Helen Cusworth

My journey with Tambrey Primary started in late 2013 when my husband and I enrolled our three children for a term during our lap around Australia. Inevitably, we decided to call Karratha home and I then began my own journey as a graduate teacher at Tambrey .

I joined the Board in 2018 and have witnessed many changes over time, including our rebranding and the introduction of new uniforms. I am proud of our accomplishments at Tambrey over recent years and value the role of our Board. Sitting on the Board as a staff member allows me to connect with our community and support members in understanding some of the day-to-day workings within classrooms and the impact decisions may have on our school community. I also value the expertise other members bring from a wide range of experiences and enterprise.