Headquarters:
Rose Bay, NSW
Year founded:
1882
Number of employees:
350
Phone:
08 8369 9999
Email:
info@kildare.catholic.edu.au
Website:
krb.nsw.edu.au
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/school/kincoppal-rose-bay
Erica Thomas
Principal
Carrie Scanlan
Head of Senior School
Rachael Symes
Head of Junior School
Leadership
Erica Thomas commenced as principal of Kincoppal-Rose Bay in January 2023. A highly experienced and passionate educator, she is committed to academic excellence, student wellbeing and the positive influence of modern education.
With more than 30 years’ experience, Erica has held senior leadership roles across independent schools in NSW, including acting Principal, Deputy Principal and Head of Senior School at Queenwood, and Director of Teaching and Learning and Director of Boarding at Kincoppal-Rose Bay.
From 2014 to 2022, she was Head of School at Newcastle Grammar, leading significant transformation of the school. She holds a Bachelor and Master of Education.
Principal
Erica Thomas
Carrie Scanlan is an outstanding educator of girls and leads the senior campus as Head of Senior School. With more than 20 years’ experience, Carrie brings extensive expertise in positive education and has contributed to the strategic and operational direction of Kincoppal-Rose Bay for the past nine years.
Carrie is passionate about creating an environment where every student feels supported, challenged and inspired to achieve personal excellence. A strong, empathetic and forward-thinking leader, she is committed to collaborative practice and outstanding educational outcomes for all senior students. She holds degrees from ANU, the University of Sydney and the University of Melbourne.
Head of Senior School
Carrie Scanlan
Rachael Symes is a widely experienced and innovative school leader who has worked in Australia, Singapore, Spain and Switzerland. She has a deep respect for traditions and values and embodies the spirit of lifelong learning.
Among her proudest achievements are building strong school communities in global contexts, implementing wellbeing and academic initiatives that enhance student outcomes, inspiring staff to foster a nurturing and high-performing culture, and leading whole-school strategic priorities. Her warm and authentic approach is immediately evident, and she builds positive partnerships with parents and students alike.
Rachael holds a Bachelor of Education from Queensland University of Technology and a Master of Educational Leadership from Monash University.
Head of Junior School
Rachael Symes
Lisa Patterson
Head of Academic Excellence
Lisa Patterson brings more than 20 years of teaching experience in Sydney and overseas and has held leadership positions at several independent girls’ schools in NSW, including Monte and Queenwood.
Passionate about teaching and learning, Lisa loves the energy students bring to the school environment. In her role, she leads the systems and structures that support academic excellence at Kincoppal-Rose Bay, including curriculum, timetabling, subject selection, assessment and reporting. She also oversees academic programs and works closely with students and families to support individual learning needs. She holds a Bachelor of Science, major in Mathematics and a Master of Teaching.
Head of Academic Excellence
Lisa Patterson
Brennan Sharpley
Director of Mission
Brennan Sharpley is an experienced and enthusiastic educator in Mission and Catholic and Christian identity, with a strong commitment to deepening staff and student understanding of the Sacred Heart charism. Across more than 30 years with Sydney Catholic Schools, he has served in a range of Religious Education and Mission leadership roles, most recently as an education officer in the Mission and Identity Directorate of Sydney Catholic Schools.
Brennan’s leadership experience also includes seven years as a Deputy Principal. He is passionate about immersion, pilgrimage and retreat experiences as central to the Catholic and Christian journey. He holds degrees in Education, Religious Education and Educational Leadership from Australian Catholic University.
Director of Mission
Brennan Sharpley
Theo Miliatos
Director of Corporate Services
Mary Cook
Director of Advancement and Community
Adam Wollins
Director of ICT
David Sexton
Director Business Services
Theo Miliatos is a registered Chartered Accountant with 15 years of corporate finance experience working for Australia’s leading organisations across a range of projects and industries, including education. He has held multiple leadership positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
Theo holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accounting and a Post-graduate Diploma in Accounting from UCT.
Director of Corporate Services
Theo Miliatos
Prior to joining Kincoppal-Rose Bay, Mary Cook held advancement leadership roles at Loreto Normanhurst, the College of Law, University of Sydney, and Roseville College. She brings extensive experience in development, fundraising and community engagement, having led major appeals and significant school building and bequest programs throughout her career.
Mary is passionate about fostering strong connections across the KRB community – parents, staff, past parents and alumnae – and building a culture of giving that enriches opportunities for every student. Central to her work is ensuring families, regardless of financial circumstance, can access a Sacred Heart education and experience all KRB has to offer.
Director of Advancement and Community
Mary Cook
Adam Wollins joined Hills Grammar in July 2023. He has over 20 years of experience in the education sector, including in schools, TAFEs, universities and the NSW Department of Education. He has a proven track record in the effective creation, development and leadership of high-performing ICT transformational and operational support teams.
Director of ICT
Adam Wollins
As Director of Business Services, David oversees the financial, operational and commercial aspects of the School. In this role, he contributes to shaping and implementing strategic initiatives, supports business sustainability and enables the next phase of campus development, including the 10-year Master Plan and Strategic Plan (2026–2028).
He is an accomplished executive leader with over 25 years of experience at C-Suite and Board level spanning diverse sectors including education, not-for-profit, disability, sport and professional services. He has extensive experience shaping and executing strategic plans, driving income growth and diversification, master planning and major capital projects, stakeholder engagement, leading high-performing teams and managing complex budgets.
Director Business Services
David Sexton
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Stephen McMillan first entered the financial services Industry when he joined GE Capital as a finance analyst in 2008, from which he progressed through roles working both onshore and offshore. From there, he moved into Pacific Premium Funding as a financial planning and analysis leader in 2012 and was a key resource in the evolution of the business, first with the successful sale to Macquarie Pacific Funding and then the following progression into IQumulate Premium Funding, where he is now the commercial manager.
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“Having close connections with our parents, staff and community, is integral to a rich learning environment. When we work together, we can achieve amazing things”
Karen Yager,
Hills Grammar
“I believe that students learn in a supportive environment with passionate and inspiring teachers and staff. We surround our students with positive creative and inspiring people, enthusiastic about their own learning and keen to immerse students in the spirit of life-long learning across the whole community”
Karen Yager,
Hills Grammar
Kincoppal – Rose Bay (KRB) School of the Sacred Heart, founded in 1882, is a leading independent Catholic day and boarding school in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. The School educates boys and girls from three years of age to the end of Year 6, and from Year 7 to Year 12 provides a dedicated girls’ education, including both day and boarding pathways.
As part of the international Sacred Heart network, KRB is grounded in a distinctive charism that emphasises the education of the whole person – intellectually, spiritually and personally – through its philosophy of Excellence Through Balance.
Set against a serene harbour backdrop, the campus provides a unique environment for learning, growth and connection. Students benefit from a broad educational experience that extends beyond the classroom, encompassing co-curricular opportunities, global learning and strong community engagement.
From nature-based learning in the early years to a supportive home away from home for boarders, each stage of the KRB journey is thoughtfully designed. At the heart of the School is a commitment to nurturing confident, compassionate and capable young people, inspired by Sacred Heart values and equipped to make a meaningful contribution to the world.
Learning designed for educators
The centrepiece of Hills Grammar’s approach to staff development is its Professional Learning Model, led by director of professional learning Dr. Chris Furner. Grounded in adult learning pedagogies, aligned with the school’s strategic intent and staff profile and standards, the model deliberately moves away from compliance-driven professional development towards something more meaningful. This is delivered as learning that is authentic, research-based and tailored to where each educator is in their career journey.
Supporting this is the Learning Centre Staff Program, which creates structured opportunities for staff to share practice, reflect on their work and learn from one another. Mentoring, leadership development and action research opportunities are embedded throughout, making professional growth a continuous and collegial practice rather than a periodic obligation. It is a model that reflects Hills Grammar’s commitment to investing in the people responsible for delivering its educational vision.
Future-forward leadership
The school’s commitment to its team extends to how Hills Grammar approaches leadership. Working in partnership with the governing council, school leaders maintain a shared focus on developing what the school describes as a ‘future fit’ graduate and the workforce equipped to teach them. Innovation is encouraged, and the culture is one where academic ambition and professional development are seen as inseparable.
Wellbeing in a remarkable setting
Staff also benefit from complimentary wellbeing programs, a genuine commitment to work-life balance and access to an Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, for educators who value a workplace where the physical environment itself is part of the daily experience, Hills Grammar’s picturesque campus offers a setting that is as restorative as it is inspiring.
There is also a proactive approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), such that employees are informed and educated through integrated professional learning frameworks. Hills Grammar is proud to be actively shaping bold thinkers, and in turn empowering the people who teach them.
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