Housemaster: Cameron Herbert, MEd BEd DipT GCertEdAdmin MACE

Cameron Herbert, the Housemaster of McKinley House, was born in Perth and raised on a wheat and sheep farm in the Central Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, his grandparents being pioneers of the area. He was educated at Nungarin Primary School and at Scotch College, Perth, where he was a boarder in Keys House from 1979 to 1983. Cameron has a breadth of experience in teaching and leadership in Secondary, Primary and Middle School settings. Cameron teaches English and Religious Education in the Senior School and, among other things, coaches cricket and tennis at TSS. Cameron and his wife, Suzi, have been married for twenty years. They have three children: Alexandra (18), Zoe (16) and Lachlan (2) .

The Herberts (2006)

Assistant Housemaster: Eleanor Mackie, DipT

Eleanor Mackie came to TSS in 1983 after having been a Foundation Staff Member at Kenmore State High School followed by Head of Class Music at St Peter's Lutheran College. After supporting her Family as they completed their formal education, she then found time to be her own person. In 2000, following a year's Leave of Absence, teaching in the UK & travelling widely, she moved in to Thorold House as a Resident Master. It was in 2002 she replaced Mr Bill Greinke as Housemaster of Kaiser House, a position she still holds. After seven years in Thorold House, the opportunity to be Assistant Head of McKinley arose and she is loving it. Eleanor also teaches Religious Education and takes Debating in the Senior School.

Eleanor enjoys reading, listening to all kinds of music, gardening, spending time with family & friends, but, most of all, travelling. She has three 'children': David, Karen & Fiona who are all married, and there are four wonderful Grandchildren - Cassidy, Ethan and Brady - who live in Brisbane and Sylvie who lives in Cheadle, Cheshire. And if you can't find Eleanor, she could possibly be on a plane to the U K, again!!!

Resident Master: Adrian Blundell, BEd

Adrian Blundell joined the staff of TSS in 2008 as the new Director of Rugby and as a Health and Physical Education teacher in the Senior School. Adrian is the most recent addition to the McKinley House residential team.

Resident Master: Paul Stanton

Paul Stanton joined the McKinley House staff during 2007. He has a strong background in boarding, having attended Nudgee College as a boarder himself, and having done a GAP year in England as a Resident Master. He is currently studying Pharmacy at Griffith University and working in a pharmacy on Sundays. Paul is no stranger to TSS, having coached the Second XI Cricket team and having worked with the Under 15 Rugby boys during the year. He has also set the standard for pool playing in the House, and his scalp is a prized one amongst the staff and boys who dare to challenge him.

Resident Master: Chris Alderton

Chris Alderton attended The Southport School as part of the British Offshore Swimming Program in 2004 and 2005. After graduating from school, Chris was invited to continue his swimming training at TSS, joining the staff of McKinley House at the start of 2006. He was a Prefect of The Southport School and Vice Captain of Thorold House in 2005 and the high standards he showed as a student continue to be in evidence in his work as a Resident Master. Chris has his eyes on representing Great Britain at the London Olympic Games, and we wish him well in this quest.

Resident Master: Andrew MacDonald

Andrew MacDonald joined the McKinley staff in January 2008 as our Junior Resident Master. Andrew comes from South Africa, as a graduate of Selbourne College, East London, where he made a name for himself in Academics, Rugby, Water Polo and Swimming.

McKinley House Matron: Julie Mander

Julie Mander is our wonderful matron. Julie was away on leave for much of 2007, but is back with us now in 2008.

Pastoral Care Teacher (McKinley 1) : Paul Mitchell, BSc DipEd

Paul Mitchell joined McKinley House at the start of third term of 2008 as a PC Teacher, and as a teacher of Science.

Pastoral Care Teacher (McKinley 2) : Debby Martens, BA DipEd DipA

Debby Martens is a key teacher and leader in the English Department, working accross campuses. She is also the McKinley 2 PC Teacher.

Pastoral Care Teacher (McKinley 3) : Rob Cooke, BMus GradDipEd

Rob Cooke joined the staff of TSS in 2007 as the new Director of Music, and the PC Teacher of McKinley 3.

Pastoral Care Teacher (McKinley 4) : Jess Linton, BSc BEd

Jess Linton joined the Mathematics Department of TSS at the start of 2007, teaching classes from Year 8 to Year 12. Jess is former student (boarder) of Brisbane Grammar School. He has taught Maths and Science at State High (BSHS) and Miami State High.

Prior to becoming a teacher, Jess worked in a variety of occupations. He spent five years as a soldier in the Army (Infantry and Engineer Corps).  After completing his Science degree, he worked in the field of climate research with the CSIRO and Griffith University.

Jess coaches Rugby, and led the U15C Rugby team to great things in 2007 and 2008. He is also a keen sportsman himself, playing touch and tennis at a social level, and is a keen user of the school gym. Jess has involved himself thoroughly in the life of the school, having been a Resident Master in McKinley for a year, and as an officer in the Army Cadet Unit.