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Our professional, university-educated teachers encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. They maintain the highest integrity and concern for your child’s wellbeing.
The principal is responsible for the educational leadership and management of our school. If you would like to speak to the principal, please contact us to make an appointment.
Our school administrative staff can answer inquiries or direct you to the appropriate staff member for help.
2024 Staff & Class List
Principal
Ms Karan McDonnell
Assistant Principals
Early Stage 1 - Ms Laura Griffiths
Stage 1 - Mrs Ruth Carlos
Stage 2 - Mrs Susie Taylor
Stage 3 - Ms Sarah Campbell
SCU - Ms Georgia Brady
APC&I - Mrs Joanne Elmes
Classroom Teachers
Early Stage 1
K Sea Turtles - Ms Laura Griffiths
K Jellyfish - Mrs Gretta Lenehan
K Starfish - Ms Kitty Liu
K Dolphins - Mrs Melanie Henry
Stage 1
1 Kookaburras - Mrs Cat Jones & Mrs Kristina Graham
1 Galahs - Mr Blake Goldie
1/2 Cassowaries - Mrs Ruth Carlos
2 Fairy Penguins - Mrs Merrill Brassil & Mrs Joanne Elmes
2 Lorikeets - Mrs Bronwynne Lewis
Stage 2
3/4 Bats - Mr Iain Bramley
3/4 Tigers - Mrs Susie Taylor
3/4 Hedgehogs - Ms Hannah Vallentine
Stage 3
4/5 Mangroves - Mrs Sue McIntosh
5/6 Waratahs - Mrs Sarah Walters
5/6 Wattles - Mrs Stephanie Beard
5/6 Eucalyptus - Mrs Tanya Vale
Support Class Unit (SCU)
2-6 Ladybirds - Ms Georgia Brady
K-6 Dragonflies - Ms Olivia Collins
K-6 Bumblebees - Mrs Sarah Webster
Specialist Staff
EALD/L&ST
Mrs Wendy Trute
Learning & Support
Mrs Rebecca Walton (Mon-Thur)
Librarian
Mrs Jane Croft (Tues-Fri)
RFF
Mrs Kristina Graham (Mon & Tues)
Mrs Claire Soahleiro (Tues & Wed)
Mrs Vanessa Foo (Mon & Tues)
Executive Release
Mrs Penny Broome (Mon & Tues)
Mr Martin O’Brien (Wed)
Mrs Kristina Graham (Thur)
Mrs Joanne Elmes (Fri)
School Learning Support Officers
K-6 Bumblebees - Mrs Jennie Kyles
K-6 Dragonflies - Mrs Fran Easy (Mon-Wed)
K-6 Dragonflies - Mrs Lucy Mandarano (Thurs-Fri)
2-6 Ladybirds - Ms Emma Duncan
Mainstream Classes School Learning Support Officers
Mr David Herman
Mrs Kim Neatherway
Mrs Susannah Ware
Mrs Tiggy Mills
Mrs Andrea Ukovic
Mrs Elizabeth Hensby
Mrs Amanda Munro
Mr Robert Campbell
Mrs Ayesha Harley
School Administration Staff
Manager
Mrs Karen Corbett
Admin Officer
Mrs Julie Gumley
Mrs Heidi Nelson
School Psychologist
Ms Jessica Cheok (Mon & Tues)
General Assistant
Mr Jason Creed (Tue-Thu)