Headquarters:
111 N Boambee Rd, North Boambee Valley, NSW 2450
Year founded:
1976
Number of employees:
120
Phone:
02 9625 7020
Email:
plumpton-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Website:
plumpton-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/99786991
“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Tim Lloyd
Principal
Claire Leihn
Deputy Principal
Sally Freshwater
Deputy Principal
Leadership
Tim Lloyd has served as the principal of Plumpton High School for a decade, successfully transforming it into a celebrated institution that nurtures student leadership, agency and voice. He prioritises building strong relationships with corporate partners and enhancing pathways to tertiary education.
In 2019, Lloyd was honoured with the Australian Government School Principal of the Year Award at the Australian Education Awards. That same year, Plumpton High School was recognised as one of Australia’s most innovative schools, a distinction it maintained in 2020. In 2021, the school was one of just 100 globally chosen to present at T4 World Education Week, showcasing its commitment to educational excellence.
The accolades continued in 2022 when Plumpton High School was named the Australian Computer Science School of the Year. Lloyd was recognised as one of Australia’s Most Influential Educators in 2023, highlighting his impactful leadership. Additionally, Plumpton High School received the Duke of Edinburgh International Award Whole Year Model Australian Champions award for 2023, further underscoring its commitment to fostering student growth and achievement.
Principal
Tim Lloyd
Claire Leihn is a highly accomplished educator with 19 years of experience, currently serving as the Deputy Principal at Plumpton High School. Throughout her career, she has held various leadership roles, including head teacher of wellbeing, and has taken on multiple relieving positions in creative and performing arts and teaching and learning.
Leihn is deeply committed to creating a safe and respectful learning environment, consistently advocating for the wellbeing of both students and staff. She has led numerous professional development initiatives focused on curriculum and assessment within the arts at the state level. With her passion for education and her strong rapport with students and colleagues, Leihn stands out as a transformative leader dedicated to continuous improvement in her school community.
Deputy Principal
Claire Leihn
Sally Freshwater is a deputy principal with a decade of executive leadership experience, grounded in a strong foundation of teaching and learning. She focuses on developing middle leaders and enhancing staff capacity, particularly in curriculum design and classroom management.
Freshwater’s extensive experience in implementing whole-school professional learning frameworks is informed by her deep understanding of educational research, allowing her to tailor initiatives to meet the specific needs of her school. Her strategic approach and dedication to improving teaching practices have established her as a valuable leader in the wider educational community, consistently fostering growth and development among both staff and students.
Deputy Principal
Sally Freshwater
“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”
Erica Kofie, QBE
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Leadership
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
“We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Leadership
Deborah Nash
Deputy Principal
Debbie Nash is a passionate educator with 20 years of experience, currently serving as the deputy principal at Plumpton High School. Her leadership roles have included head of secondary sport and head of teacher administration. She is dedicated to fostering student and community engagement, particularly through her work with the Resilience in Our Teens (RIOT) project, which promotes student resilience and positive mental health.
This year, Nash has taken a leading role in the school’s involvement in RIOT, guiding both students and staff through defining moments that support personal growth, wellbeing and the development of lifelong resilience skills. Her commitment to creating a supportive environment makes a significant impact on the school community.
Deputy Principal
Deborah Nash
Lyndal Runge
Deputy Principal – Secondary
With extensive experience spanning both the Catholic and independent education sectors across Australia, Lyndal Runge is proud to contribute her expertise to an award-winning, 5-staff Innovative School team. In her role as deputy principal – secondary at Balcombe Grammar, she works to empower the school’s staff to cultivate adaptability and innovation across all aspects of secondary school. Runge is dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of both educators and students, eagerly taking on the task of leading innovation in alignment with the school’s strategic vision. Her passion for the future of education shines through as she strives to create an educational environment that encourages all community members to embrace the excitement and challenges of tomorrow.
Deputy Principal – Secondary
Lyndal Runge
The multi-award-winning Plumpton High School community is dedicated to staying in sync with the ever-changing world beyond its walls, ensuring that students are well-prepared for a bright and successful future.
Plumpton’s vision is grounded in the belief that excellence comes from courage and a collective commitment to being the best we can be. The school aims to make a meaningful impact both locally and globally. Its strategic direction encourages a holistic approach to enhancing individual and group performance.
Focusing on personal bests in all aspects of school life, Plumpton employs evidence-based and data-informed practices, along with feedback, reflective thinking and collaboration. This creates a nurturing environment where students can experience steady, achievable growth.
With a vibrant student body of 1,180 individuals from over 65 nationalities, Plumpton emphasises strong problem-solving skills, both independently and as part of a team, and incorporates technology when appropriate. Supported by 60 business partners and a comprehensive student wellbeing framework, the school opens doors to university, TAFE and employment opportunities.
Plumpton also offers a range of extracurricular activities, particularly in High Potential Gifted Education, covering performing arts, student leadership, STEM and media studies. The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme is integrated into the PDHPE program, recognising that young people who complete this award can demonstrate valuable skills such as teamwork, communication and initiative.
“We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations”
Erica Kofie, QBE
Kylie Quinlivan
General Counsel and Company Secretary
Keith Schlosser
Global Chief Information Officer
Dan Draper
Group Chief Underwriting Officer
Simon Williams
Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International
and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955
Kylie Quinlivan is general counsel and company secretary of hipages Group and a member of the executive team. This is her second role as general counsel of an ASX-listed company. Quinlivan is a top-tier trained corporate lawyer with over 17 years of experience in public and private M&A/transactional work, fundraising, and corporate governance. She is commercially oriented, curious, and with a demonstrated ability to understand complex matters quickly and communicate simply. Quinlivan is excited by hipages’ growth potential, its entrepreneurial spirit and conviction for creating a unique culture. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce/Laws (Honours) and a Master of Laws from the University of Sydney.
General Counsel and Company Secretary
Kylie Quinlivan
Keith Schlosser is global chief information officer at AXIS Capital, where he leads the company’s global information technology and data strategy. He is also responsible for driving change throughout the organisation by delivering high-quality, future-oriented IT services in line with AXIS Capital’s business strategy. Schlosser has more than 30 years of insurance industry experience, spanning roles in information technology, business solutions, marketing and sales. Prior to AXIS, he served as chief information officer for Chubb’s Overseas General Insurance division, where he spearheaded a number of growth, innovation, digital and change initiatives. Before that, he served as CIO at The Travelers Companies international division. Schlosser was also a vice president for marketing technology and web communications at AIG.
Global Chief Information Officer
Keith Schlosser
Dan Draper was appointed group chief underwriting officer in September 2022. He had previously served for more than two years as group head of underwriting at AXIS. Prior to that, he had been group chief risk and actuarial officer at VIBE. Before joining VIBE, Draper spent eight years with AXIS, holding a number of leadership roles that included group chief actuary, chief risk analytics officer, and insurance segment chief risk officer. Before that, he held managerial positions at the Financial Services Authority, XL Capital, and EY.
Group Chief Underwriting Officer
Dan Draper
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.
Partner
Kimi Shah
“Despite the challenging claims environment, QBE’s coverage and risk appetite have remained consistent. Brokers and customers know and understand our risk appetite and the cover we offer, providing them with certainty for the future,” says Erica Kofie, head of cyber proposition. “We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions.”
Kofie adds, “Through 2022, QBE successfully delivered significant growth in the cyber sector, reflecting the depth and strength of our team. We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations.”
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