Key Staff

MRS KATIE MCKINNEY

Mrs McKinney is the Housemistress and is in charge of the Boarding House. She lives in a flat in the Boarding House with her dog Robbie. She has been a Housemistress for nine years, working with both boys and girls. Mrs McKinney has a degree in Sports Studies and she has a particular interest in rugby, cricket, tennis and swimming. She enjoys walking, cooking and loves taking the boarders on their Saturday outings.

Mrs Kelly is the Assistant Housemistress and is on duty when Mrs McKinney is off duty, and on Saturdays during the day to help with outings. Mrs Kelly teaches Business Studies.

MRS YVONNE CROOK and MRS JULIA HUMPHREYS

Mrs Crook and Mrs Humphreys are our Matrons. During the week, Mrs Crook is on duty from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm and Mrs Humphreys is on duty from 2.00 pm - 6.00 pm. Both Matrons look after the laundry and any sick boarders who are unable to go into school.

Mrs Crook enjoys gardening in her spare time and does gardening work for Age UK. To relax she enjoys yoga, reading and walking.

Mrs Humphreys interests are gardening, walking and helping in her community. She is passionate about her "old" MGB-GT car and loves taking it for a spin.

"GAPPERS"

Two Australian gap students who are spending a year abroad between school and university, join us in January each year and leave at Christmas. They live in the Mansion House, assist the Boarding House staff and help look after the boarders. During the day they help in the Prep School and practical lessons.

For 2012 our gappers are Nicola and Meg. Meg Phillips comes from Canberra and loves dancing and pilates. Meg has further plans to study nursing at university.

Nicola Daniels comes from Queanbeyan and enjoys playing netball and travelling ... anywhere! Nicola has further plans to study environmental science at university.