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 Acting Council Secretary, Paul Davidson on (08) 9424 6528 or council@plc.wa.edu.au.
Council Members
Ms Claire Poll BJuris, LLB, BA
Chair of Council
Council member since 2017.
Chair of Council since 2019.
Ms Morgen Lewis BA (Des), Grad Dip Bus (Mkt), GAICD, AFAMI, CPM
Deputy Chair of Council
Council member since 2016.
Member of the Risk and Compliance Committee.
Previous Chair of the Marketing and Communications Committee.
Mrs Michelle Barrett BA
Council member since 2018.
Chair of PLC Parents.
Mr Charlie Bolt BBus, CA
Council Member since 2019.
Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee.
Ms Fiona Crowe BA (Hons), MA
Council member since 2015.
Chair of the Master Plan and Infrastructure Committee.
Ms Jordan Foster BPsych (UWA), BPsych (Hons) (Murdoch), MPsych (ECU)
Council member since 2020.
Mr James Mactier BAgrEc, GradDipAppFin, GAICD
Council member since 2017.
Chair of the Risk and Compliance Committee.
Mr Jon Smeulders BEcon
Council member since 2020.
Member of the Master Planning and Infrastructure Committee.
Prof Carole Steketee BA (Ed), Bed (Hons), PhD
Council member since 2020.
Ms Cate Begbie MEd (SpEd), BEd (Hons), MAICD
Principal since 2019.
Attends all Council and Committee meetings (ex officio).
Annabelle Henderson BCom (Hons), Bsc
Council member since 2022.
Alan Ng BSc, BEng (Hons), MBA, GAICD
Council member since 2021.
Chair of PLC Parents.
Matthew Weaver BSc, LLB (Hons), MSc (Fin & Econ)
Council member since 2022.
Member of the Finance and Audit Committee.
Raluca Alecsa
Council Secretary
Independent Committee Members
Ms Adrienne Dukes BComm, Grad Dip App Fin, FFin, CA
Independent Member of the Risk and Compliance Committee.
Ms Nyree Correia BCom
Independent Member of the Finance and Audit Committee since 2019.
Mr Carlo Franchina BComm, CA, FTIA
Independent Member of the Finance and Audit Committee since 2016.
Ms Fiona Hogg B Arch
Independent Member of the Master Plan and Infrastructure Committee since 2017.
Mrs Fiona Morgan BEng, CPEng, NER, RPEQ, FIEA, FAusIMM, GAICD
Independent Member of the Risk and Compliance Committee since 2019.
Yvette Psaltis B Comm, CA, FGIA, FCG
Independent Member of the Finance and Audit Committee since 2021.
Clancy Jarvis
Independent Member of the Risk & Compliance Committee since 2021.
Melissa Roberts BComm (Hons), MBA
Independent Member of the Finance & Audit Committee since 2023.
Kirstie Stewart Dipl. Project Management (AIMWA), B. Env. Des, B. Arch (Hons), AIA A+
Independent Member of the Master Planning & Infrastructure Committee since 2023.