School Principal
Mr Benjamin Lomas
Benjamin Lomas is the Principal of Peter Moyes Anglican Community School. Prior to this, he was Deputy Principal at John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School. He has also held the positions of Interim Principal (2017), Assistant Principal Middle School (2012 – 2016) and House Coordinator (2008 – 2011) at John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School. Benjamin has worked in Department of Education Schools and spent a year in Vancouver, Canada as an exchange teacher. Benjamin has taught Science, Mathematics, Humanities and Health & Physical Education and has obtained a Masters of Educational Leadership from the University of Western Australia. Benjamin is married to Sarah and his interests include travel, music, reading and several sports including Australian Rules football (West Coast Eagles), cricket and golf.
Deputy Principal
Mr Roger McNamara
Roger McNamara brings nearly 25 years of teaching and leadership experience to this position. He joined us in 2020 from The Hutchins School in Tasmania, where he served as Head of Senior School (Years 9-12) for five years and prior to that as Head of House and Head of Department (Health and Physical Education). Roger has completed his Masters of Educational Leadership from the University of Tasmania and a Certificate in Educational Management and Leadership from Harvard. He led a number of key strategic initiatives at The Hutchins School and has brought to our School extensive experience in both pastoral and academic domains. He is a highly motivated and creative individual who is focused on continual school and student improvement and the promotion of each student’s holistic development. Roger is married to Alexandra and has three daughters. His interests include watching sport and keeping fit, eating out and exploring his new home state.
Business Manager
Mr Alan Wright
Alan Wright is a qualified Certified Practicing Accountant and Fellow of the Chartered Secretaries and Administrators with a strong background in governance reporting. He has previously worked in the Health Care sector as Chief Financial Officer and previous experience in the School context as a Business Manager at St Stephens School. The expertise and enthusiasm Alan brings to our School ensures the school will look to the future with certainty, continuing to strengthen its financial position and maintaining a high standard of resources and facilities for our School Community.
Head of Primary
Mr Roderick Wood
Roderick Wood is the Head of the Primary School at Peter Moyes Anglican Community School. Prior to this, he was the Deputy Principal St Stephen’s School. He has held positions of Interim Primary Principal at his previous school prior to commencing at Peter Moyes. He has taught in both Department of Education schools including remote Indigenous country postings and in Independent Schools. Roderick has specialised in Gifted Education and has obtained his Master of Educational Leadership from the University of Western Australia. He received a national award for Quality Schooling Excellence in School Improvement and Outstanding National Achievement in 2006 presented in Canberra and the ACHPER WA Healthy Active Lifestyle Awards in 1999. Currently Roderick serves on the School Curriculum and Standards Authority’s (SCSA) Curriculum and Assessment Committee, is an executive member of the Independent Primary Schools Heads Association (IPSHA) and is the sole Western Australian Independent Schools representative of the National Advisory Council of the Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA). Roderick is married to Lisa and has 3 adult children. His interests include Primary Education, water sports, hockey, golf, reading, adventure travel and is a member of the West Coast Eagles Football club.
Dean of Teaching & Learning
Ms Lorrelle Fortune
Lorrelle Fortune is the Dean of Teaching & Learning (Secondary School) at Peter Moyes Anglican Community School.
Lorrelle brings a wealth of experience and passion to this crucial role, having served as Head of Department for Health and Physical Education at four schools in three States over the past 18 years, including her most recent role at PMACS. In addition, Lorrelle has gained significant curriculum expertise through her work with the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) and the Schools Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA). Lorrelle’s work over several years with both QCAA and SCSA has included exam marking, both practical and written, moderation, assessment writing, curriculum development and collaboration with broader education networks. Lorrelle is also furthering her expertise through the completion of her Masters of Educational Leadership.
Dean of Students (Primary)
Mrs Nicole Brown
Nicole is the Dean of Students (Primary) at Peter Moyes Anglican Communiy School. Nicole has a rich history of educating students from PK through to Year 6 and is deeply committed to pastoral care and student wellbeing. A lifelong learner, Nicole completed her Masters of Education in Mental Health and Wellbeing at UWA in 2022, adding to her Masters in Educational Leadership, Graduate Certificate in Literacy Education, and a Bachelor of Arts in Primary Education from Edith Cowan University.
Before returning to PMACS in 2024, Nicole worked as a Wellbeing Consultant for the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia’s (AISWA) Teaching & Learning Team, supporting independent schools across the state in developing comprehensive wellbeing plans for students and staff. She also participated in cross-sectoral advisory roles, contributing to school improvement efforts nationwide.
Outside of her professional life, Nicole is a mother of two PMACS alumni and a proud grandparent. In her free time, she enjoys walking her two dogs, reading historical fiction and travelling overseas with her husband and extended family.
Dean of Students (Secondary)
Ms Alison Grey
Alison Grey is the Dean of Students (Secondary) at Peter Moyes Anglican Community School. Previously she has held the positions of Deputy Associate Principal – Middle School (2012 – 2018) and Acting Associate Principal – Middle School (2018-2019). She previously taught at St Stephen’s School in both Duncraig and Carramar after moving from the UK in 2005. Prior to this she taught Humanities and English both in Scotland and Zimbabwe. Alison holds a Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and is currently studying for a Masters in Education specialising in Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing. Her interests include running, reading, travelling and watching movies.
Dean of Teaching & Learning
Mrs Deb Martin
Deb has taught Early Years at St Mark’s Anglican Commuinity School and All Saint’s College, spent time at Murdoch University as a Tutor and prior to her role at PMACS, Deb worked as an Education Consultant for the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia (AISWA) for seven years.
During her time at AISWA, Deb supported schools, leaders, and educators across the state in various aspects of teaching and learning, including curriculum development, pedagogical strategies, and pastoral care.
