As Kalamunda entered its fourth year as an Independent Public School in 2014, and developed a new three year Business Plan, the School Board looked to mark the occasion by appointing a School Patron.
The Board developed a set of criteria for the Patron which included, being a former student, having made a contribution to the local and Western Australian community and upholding the school values.
There were a number of possible candidates however the Board could look no further than Dr John Owen. Dr Owen who attended Kalamunda in the 1960’s has been an exemplary Western Australian for many decades. He is a leading orthodontist and carries out amazing voluntary dental work throughout the Kimberley region. Dr Owen is recognised for his contribution to Australian society by being appointed a member of the Order of Australia in 2010. Dr Owen also keeps close contact with his old school and has for 24 years, awarded the John R Owen encouragement Award to a Year 10 student.