Members of the Council of Presbyterian Ladies’ College voluntarily offer a wealth of skills and experience to ensure the School continues its tradition of providing educational excellence for future generations.

The Principal is appointed by and accountable to Council to undertake management of the College and delivery of the Teaching and Learning programme.

Sub-Committees of Council have delegated responsibility for advising on Finance & Audit, Master Plan & Infrastructure, Risk & Compliance and Parents’ perspectives. Sub-Committees are supported by the expertise of independent members.

Members of Council are appointed by the WA Synod of the Uniting Church in Australia. They include members of the Uniting Church, nominees of the Old Collegians’ Association, parents of children at the College and members of the Community who are willing to offer their time and expertise while supporting the ethos of the Uniting Church and the values of the College.

The Duty Statement, Selection Criteria, and Expression of Interest form for Council and Committee membership can be obtained by contacting the Council Secretary, Raluca Alecsa on (08) 9424 6528 or council@plc.wa.edu.au.

Council Members

Morgen Lewis BA (Des), Grad Dip Bus (Mkt), GAICD, AFAMI, CPM

Chair of Council

Chair of Council since 2024.

Council member since 2016.

Previous Member of the Risk and Compliance Committee.

Previous Chair of the Marketing and Communications Committee.

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Jon Smeulders BEcon

Deputy Chair of Council and Chair of the MPI Committee

Deputy Chair of Council since 2024.

Council member since 2020.

Chair of the Master Planning and Infrastructure Committee.

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Charlie Bolt BBus, CA

Council Member since 2019.

Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee.

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James Mactier BAgrEc, GradDipAppFin, GAICD

Council member since 2017.

Chair of the Risk and Compliance Committee.

Julia Schortingthuis BCom, PGDipEd, CFP, AFA

Council member since 2024.

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Michelle Barrett BA

Council member since 2018.

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Prof Carole Steketee BA (Ed), Bed (Hons), PhD

Council member since 2020.

Member of the Risk and Compliance Committee.

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Annabelle Henderson BCom (Hons), Bsc

Council member since 2022.

Emily Chee BCom

Council member since 2024.

Chair of PLC Parents.

Matthew Weaver

Matthew Weaver BSc, LLB (Hons), MSc (Fin & Econ)

Council member since 2022.

Member of the Finance and Audit Committee.

David Gee BSc(Vet) (Hons), MEdAdmin (Hons), Dip Ed (Dist)

Council member since 2023.

Member of the Risk and Compliance Committee.

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Cate Begbie MEd (SpEd), BEd (Hons), MAICD

Principal since 2019.

Attends all Council and Committee meetings (ex officio).

Raluca Alecsa

Council Secretary

Independent Committee Members

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Adrienne Dukes BComm, Grad Dip App Fin, FFin, CA

Independent Member of the Risk and Compliance Committee.

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Nyree Correia BCom

Independent Member of the Finance and Audit Committee since 2019.

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Fiona Hogg B Arch

Independent Member of the Master Planning and Infrastructure Committee since 2017.

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Fiona Morgan BEng, CPEng, NER, RPEQ, FIEA, FAusIMM, GAICD

Independent Member of the Risk and Compliance Committee since 2019.

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Yvette Psaltis B Comm, CA, FGIA, FCG

Independent Member of the Finance and Audit Committee since 2021.

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Clancy Jarvis

Independent Member of the Risk and Compliance Committee since 2021.

Melissa Roberts BComm (Hons), MBA

Independent Member of the Finance and Audit Committee since 2023.

Kirstie Stewart Dipl. Project Management (AIMWA), B. Env. Des, B. Arch (Hons), AIA A+

Independent Member of the Master Planning and Infrastructure Committee since 2023.

Brian Lynn BBus

Independent member of the Finance and Audit Committee since 2023.