Dr Harry Kanasa
Dr Harry Kanasa brings 22 years of experience in education as the Chair for the School Council. Whilst in the classroom, Harry taught high school maths and science but has since taught gifted and talented mathematics and science to primary school kids, lectures science education to pre-service teachers and conducts in-service professional development on topics such as science experimentation, inquiry based learning and mathematical and scientific inquiry. “Serving on the council allows me to serve my community and provide invaluable insights to the strategic direction of Benowa SHS."
Donna Fraser
Donna Fraser is the Benowa SHS P & C Association representative on the School Council. She is a long term member of the P & C after joining when her eldest child joined grade 8 in 2012. During her time on the committee she has held the positions of Secretary, Vice President and is currently President. Donna has had all three of her children attend Benowa and her youngest graduates in 2021. Away from Benowa, Donna is a high school teacher who specialises in Inclusion.
Alexis MacDougal
My name is Alexis MacDougal and I am the student representative of Benowa State High School. I am passionate about the Environment and I am a part of the school's environmental council, while also being involved with the peer support council. I am excited to be a part of the school council in addition to the school community to not only help improve the school but provide input to aid the school community.
Anjuli Dillon
Anjuli Dillon has been a passionate educator for over two decades and has held a variety of leadership positions for most of that time. She has particular interests in assessment for learning, literacy, middle schooling, Science education, and staff wellbeing. Anjuli believes that supporting teachers to develop their professional practice is the key to achieving great outcomes for students, and appreciates the opportunity to enact this in her role as the Head of Science at Benowa SHS.
Anjuli is an avid reader who enjoys travelling and has yet to see a musical she doesn't like. She has been fortunate enough to live in a number of places throughout the world, but has called Queensland - where she lives with her two children and crazy dogs - her home since 2001.
Mandy Howden
I have had 3 children enrolled at Benowa. My eldest son was a member of the first STEM Excellence Program at Benowa, my daughter was in the Music Excellence program and my youngest son in the Waldorf Excellence Program. As a parent I will have been involved with Benowa for 9 years through the schooling of my 3 children. I have a background in Education myself and have worked in the industry for more than 25 years. I hope to increase the profile of the School Council and make known to our school community the role of the school council and how we as a council contribute to the Benowa community.
Robert Horner
Hi all, my name is Robert Horner.
Moved here from overseas in 1976, I bring a lot of historical knowledge of how the Gold Coast has grown especially the areas of Benowa and Sorrento. Locally educated at Aquinas, I entered the local family business in Sorrento in 86 and have owned it since 1993. The family are happy to say we've employed over 150 students for Saturdays and holiday work, with a large percentage coming from Benowa high school. Our business continues to accommodate charities and schools that help in raising funds for everything from school fetes to cancer councils, local clubs and were heavily involved in the Crossroads disability support services in its early years https://newlifecare.nu/our-services/crossroads-disability-program/ .
Being on the school council as a part of the community and an employer, gives me insight into current issues that are important to the students, many of whom I'm sure will develop themselves and being involved in either local business , public service, education, health or the community in general.
Glenn Chippendale