Lou Lockyer: Board Chair
Leon Heaslip: Board Member, Community Representative
Lee-Anne Ugle: Board Member, Community Representative
Ash Bhatti: Board Member, School Representative
Isaac Ramshaw-Attard: Board Member, School Representative
MAREE ARNASON – DIRECTOR, BA, FAICD
Board Member
Community Representative
Maree grew up in the Pilbara and is a former Student Councillor, Head Girl and Citizen of the Year at Newman SHS.
An experienced director and senior executive, Maree’s career has spanned 30 years in the resources, energy and manufacturing sectors. Maree is a Non-Executive Director of ASX-listed Gold Road Resources Ltd and a Co-Founder/Director of Energy Access Services, who operate an independent and automated WA-focused wholesale gas trading platform.
An active contributor to the not-for-profit sector for 25 years, Maree is a member of Australian Securities and Investment Commissions (ASIC) Corporate Governance Consultative Panel, is an Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) WA Division Councillor and Chairs Juniper, one of WA’s largest aged care community benefit organisations.
Maree was recognised as one of the Top 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining in 2018
HAROLD BURNETT
Board Member
Community Representative
Harold graduated the University of Queensland with Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering (Hons) and Commerce.
He spent the early part of his career working in the mining industry in regional Queensland, before moving to the Pilbara in 2014. Harold initially worked in engineering and maintenance roles before transitioning to operations roles. In recent years Harold has led the Rail Yards, Data Science, Train Control and Asset Health teams for Rio Tinto Iron Ore.
Harold received his Gold Duke of Edinburgh award in 2007. He has continued to have strong involvement in the communities where he has worked throughout his career, with a passion for team sport, particularly Rugby. In 2014, he led the Australian delegation in the Voices of the Future programme at APEC.
It is important to Harold that the school supports students with clear pathways into the existing and emerging world of work, training or study.
RITA BOURGY
Board Member
School Representative
Rita has been a proud member of the Newman community since 1991. She holds a Bachelor of Education in Mathematics from the Lebanese University and, after moving to Australia, completed a Certificate of Education in Mathematics at Edith Cowan University.
Rita began her teaching career in Lebanon, where she taught Mathematics in both the public and private education sectors for six years. After settling in Newman, she worked in relief and part-time teaching roles at South Newman Primary School and Newman Primary School before joining Newman Senior High School in 2010.
Rita is currently the Head of Learning Area for Mathematics and Science at Newman Senior High School. Throughout her career, she has been committed to improving student achievement, supporting staff, and developing high-quality teaching and learning programs. She is passionate about fostering a positive school culture, building strong partnerships between the school and the community, and ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.
As a member of the Newman Senior High School Board, Rita brings over 30 years of teaching and leadership experience, a strong understanding of curriculum and school improvement, and a genuine commitment to supporting the school’s strategic direction and the best outcomes for all students.
Isaac Ramshaw-Attard
Board Member
School Representative
Isaac Ramshaw-Attard is an educational leader with 20 years of experience across government, Catholic and international schools in Australia and China.
He currently serves as Head of Learning Area (English, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Languages) at Newman Senior High School in Western Australia. His previous leadership roles include Head of English and Head of Foreign Teachers at Beijing Zhongguancun Foreign Language School, where he led curriculum development, mentored teaching staff and collaborated with RMIT University in the delivery of senior secondary education.
A strong advocate for social justice, Isaac is committed to creating opportunities for all young people to succeed and has extensive volunteer experience supporting vulnerable members of the community, including serving for two years as Vice President of the St Vincent de Paul Society’s St Mary’s Cathedral Emergency Relief Conference in Perth, helping coordinate practical support, home visits and poverty alleviation initiatives.
Isaac is passionate about educational excellence, student wellbeing and building strong partnerships between schools, families and the wider community. He believes every student deserves high-quality teaching, clear expectations and opportunities to achieve personal success, and is committed to fostering positive outcomes through strong leadership, service and collaboration.
