Meet The Principal

tARA sTANFORD
Principal

Tara brings comprehensive expertise spanning both the Early Childhood and Primary Education sectors, underpinned by a deep commitment to positive education and wellbeing practices.

Her professional experience includes developing wellbeing initiatives in local schools. This valuable experience led to her appointment as the Wellbeing Coordinator at the Richard Gill School.

Originally from Denman, Tara completed her primary and secondary schooling locally before pursuing tertiary education at the University of Newcastle. She, along with her young family, maintains a strong, active presence in the community.

Tara is a highly motivated educator dedicated to contributing to the continued success of the Richard Gill School in her role. She is passionate about the transformative power of musical education, considering it an essential element of a well-rounded curriculum.

Meet The Board

Kim Williams AM, Chairman of the Board

kim williams AM
Chairman of the Board

Kim has had a long involvement in the arts, entertainment and media industries in Australia and overseas and has held various executive leadership positions since the late 1970s including as Chief Executive at each of News Corp Australia, FOXTEL, Fox Studios Australia, the Australian Film Commission, Southern Star Entertainment and Musica Viva Australia and also as a senior executive at the ABC. A decorated musician and composer himself, Kim was lucky enough to be a student of Richard Gill’s at Marsden High School, with whom he enjoyed a lifelong friendship. He is an experienced executive, communicator and leader having established numerous large enterprises and effectively driven extensive change management programs in operational and in policy environments. He has been a spirited leader of large workforces and served on many boards.

Board Members

Angela Peverell

The Rector, Anglican Parish of Muswellbrook

Fiona Plesman

Deputy Chair, Hunter Expert Panel Royalties for Rejuvenation

Philip Pogson

Director, The Leading Partnership

Jane Simmons PSM

Deputy Director, General Education Directorate, ACT Government

Adjunct Professor, Macquarie University

Contacts

To contact the school regarding any matter, please call 02 6543 1900 or email admin@rgs.nsw.edu.au.

For confidential matters concerning staff, the Board or anything else (other than the Principal), please contact principal@rgs.nsw.edu.au.

For confidential matters specifically concerning the Principal, please contact chair@rgs.nsw.edu.au.