Our Staff

Meet our team

Our staff are a dedicated and highly motivated team who bring a strong sense of purpose and positivity to our school community. We are proud to have a rich blend of experienced educators and enthusiastic new staff, creating a dynamic environment where knowledge, fresh ideas and best practice are shared. To support this, all new staff are paired with an experienced mentor, ensuring they feel supported and confident as they settle into our school.

Our team is well trained and committed to ongoing professional learning, ensuring that teaching remains current, engaging and aligned with best educational practices. Above all, our staff genuinely enjoy working together and with our students, fostering a happy, supportive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

Principal: Nerida Burns

Assistant Principal: Cameron White

Business Manager: Pip Lewis

Office Admin: Laura James-Clark

Teachers:

Grade 5/6 – Stuart Macdermid

Grade 5/6 – Alexander Papadopoulos

Grade 5/6 – Chloe Kirby

Grade 4 – Yueni Yang

Grade 4 – Becky Broxham

Grade 3- Claire Piscioneri

Grade 3 – Sue McGregor

Grade 3 – Kamila Krauze

Grade 2 – Carly Draper

Grade 2 – Desi Siderellis

Grade 2 – Ryan Bowden

Grade 1 – Ivana Attwood

Grade 1 – Abbie Jones

Grade 1 – Ashleigh Ryan

Grade 1 – Mark Railakis

Prep – Grace Harrick

Prep – Camilla Welsh

Prep – Magenta Pearsall

Specialist Staff:

Teaching and Learning Specialsit Melinda Oldham

Teaching and Learning Specialist: Claire Piscioneri

Enhancement and Support: Julie Tran

Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader: Melinda Oldham

Visual Arts: Justine de Bruyn

Performing Arts – Music, Drama, Choir & Band: Rodolfo Wunderlich Contreras

Physical Education/Sport: Sarah Price

Japanese: Julie Tran

Science/STEM: Melinda Oldham

Librarian: Billie Connor

Reading Support – MiniLit: Georgia Mason, Lily Oldham

Language Lift: Lily Oldham

Maths Support and Extension: Bindu Ayyala

Education Support: Bindu Ayyala, Dilshad Dumasia, Sophi Duryea-Taylor, Marlena Eales Grziwotz, Liz Mahoney, Chor Mun Wong, Sam Shelton, Ruth Smyth-Kinyua, Samantha Spencer.

Little Book Worms (Library Session for under 5’s): Sophi Duryea-Taylor

Before & After School Care: TheirCare – Liana Skrzypczak