Staff
Engaging teachers are at the very heart of our school. They embrace and nurture the creativity, open hearts and natural curiosity of young people - through exploration, imagination and investigation.
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Our teachers know how important it is to connect with children, to involve them and understand their individual needs. When students are engaged at their level and having fun, they will learn.
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Our professional teachers are of the highest calibre and embrace teaching practices that are well-researched and known to make a difference. They are supported by a fantastic team of education assistants.
Pre-Kindy
Kelly Matthews
Teacher
Favourite Quote
" In a world where you can be anything, be kind"
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What makes a 'good day' of teaching?
Where everyone leaves with a full head and full heart.
Kelly Matthews
Teacher
Lesley Rocchiccioli
Education Assistant
Lesley Rocchiccioli
Education Assistant
Tania D'Angelo
Teacher
Tania D'Angelo
Teacher
Favourite Quote:
Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier- Mother Teresa.
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What is the best thing about working in education?
Seeing little smiling faces each day who love to explore, play and learn!
Kindy
Marie Murphy
Education Assistant
Marie Murphy
Education Assistant
Kelly Matthews
Teacher
Favourite Quote
" In a world where you can be anything, be kind"
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What makes a 'good day' of teaching?
Where everyone leaves with a full head and full heart.
Kelly Matthews
Teacher
Victoria Walker
Education Assistant
Victoria Walker
Education Assistant
Favourite Quote:
You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending- C.S. Lewis
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What is the best thing about working in education?:
Helping students believe they can achieve anything and seeing their faces light up with pride when they've tried something new.
Pre-Primary
Michelle Smith
Education Assistant
Michelle Smith
Education Assistant
Favourite Quote:
Always be good to your mother.
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What makes a good day of teaching:
Seeing the look of achievement on the kids faces. It is amazing to see how much they have grown by the end of the year.
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Mandie Cubeddu
Education Assistant
Mandie Cubeddu
Education Assistant
Favourite Quote:
We all must face the choice between what is right and what is easy- Dumbledore
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Favourite School Event:
Evening on the Green. I love seeing all of the families of the children I have worked with over the years...it's like a big family get together!
Year 1
Renita Humphries
Teacher
Renita Humphries
Teacher
Favourite School Event:
Everyone knows I love a school disco! Nothing brings joy like busting some moves on the dance floor!
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Describe yourself in 3 words:
Energetic, optimistic, determined.
Brooke Udy
Teacher
Brooke Udy
Teacher
What is the best thing about working in education?
Getting to make a family of 30 little friends!
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If I could pass on any wisdom...
Mistakes are proof that I'm learning.
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Debbie Burke
Education Assistant
Debbie Burke
Education Assistant
Favourite Quote
Team work makes the dream work.
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What makes a 'good day' at St Luke's?
Hearing lots of banter.
Year 2
Year 3
Judy Cobern
Teacher
Judy Cobern
Teacher
If I could pass on any wisdom:
Look at each day as an opportunity to learn something new and be a good friend.
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The best thing about being a teacher is the relationships you develop with the children and their families.
Year 4
Mark Di Blasi
Teacher
Mark Di Blasi
Teacher
Favourite Quote:
Work hard and be nice to people- Anthony Burrill
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The best thing about being a teacher:
The challenge of finding new and innovative ways to engage and motivate students.
Year 5
Justin Miller
Teacher
Justin Miller
Teacher
Favourite Quote
Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened - Dr. Seuss
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What makes teaching at St Luke's rewarding?
The community of St Luke’s are so warm and friendly. I also especially enjoy the enthusiasm that the children bring to the classroom to learn each day.
Kerry Peach
Teacher
Kerry Peach
Favourite Quote
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela
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What makes a 'good day' at St Luke's?
Every day is a good day. Life is what you make it.
Teacher
Year 6
Bruce Plint
Teacher
Bruce Plint
If I could pass on some wisdom:
Don't worry. The Lord provides.
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My favourite school event is:
Book Week, I get to show off all of my costumes!
Teacher
Zac Baker
Teacher
Zac Baker
Teacher
Favourite Quote:
If it is to be, it is up to me.
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Hidden Talent:
Cooking- my cheesecake is restaurant quality!
Learning Support
Rosey Martin
EMU Specialist
Rosey Martin
EMU Specialist
What makes a good day of teaching?
When I see the ahh haa moments.
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What is your favourite school event?
Athletics Carnival. I love seeing the pride from students and parents.
Sharon Freer-Smith
Education Assistant
Sharon Freer-Smith
Education Assistant
Alana Prince
Education Assistant
Alana Prince
Education Assistant
Favourite Quote
“Every human heartbeat is a universe of possibilities.”
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If I could pass on any wisdom:
Enjoy your time at school and try to be "your own person."
Sharon Richie
Education Assistant
Sharon Ritchie
Education Assistant
What makes a good day of teaching?
Smiles and humour
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What is the best thing about working in education?
The kids make me laugh
Specialist Teachers
Tania Farcich
Science
Tania Farcich
Science
What makes a 'good day' of teaching?
One that was fun but where learning happened.
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If I could pass on any wisdom:
Never stop learning
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Emily Rasmussen
Physical Education
Emily Rasmussen
Physical Education
Favourite School Event:
Faction Athletics Carnival. I love seeing the whole school community coming out, supporting each other and having fun.
Describe yourself in 3 words:
Energetic, pasionate, enthusiastic.
Sarah Cragg
AUSLAN
Sarah Cragg
AUSLAN
What makes a good day of teaching?
Getting to see the smiling faces of all the students.
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If I could pass on any wisdom:
Don't let others put you off doing what you love. Chase your dreams, no matter how hard they seem!
Ann-Maree Simmonds
Art
Ann-Maree Simmonds
Art
Favourite Quote
If you love the life you live - You will live a life of love!
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The best thing about being a teacher:
Is working with children- the young minds, the creators, the thinkers and the artists of the future.
Telethon Speech and Hearing
Helen Large
TSH
Helen Large
TSH
If I could pass on any wisdom:
Try not to worry. It is a waste of time and things will work themselves out.
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What is the best thing about working in education?
Job satisfaction is huge. Just seeing the lightbulb moments and the growth in students. Kids make me happy!
Kiah Hall
TSH
Kiah Hall
TSH
Favourite Quote
Live what you love and what you love will fill your life
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Favourite School Event
Book Week. I love the creativity, the shared celebration of books and the trip down memory lane!
Ellis Kemp
TSH
Ellis Kemp
TSH
Favourite Quote
"We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfilment"
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The best thing about working in education is:
In my unique position, I enjoy being able to work one to one with students and see them develop as they go through each year of primary school.
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School Support Staff
Heather Macdonald-Rudez
Administration Officer
Heather Macdonald-Rudez
Administration Officer
Leone Simmonds
Library Officer
Leone Simmonds
Library Officer
What makes a good day of teaching?
Seeing little faces totally absorbed in the story I am reading them.
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If I could pass on any wisdom:
The world is an incredible place, let your children soar in it.
Tallulah 'Lulu' Simmonds
Wellness Dog
Tallulah 'Lulu' Simmonds
Wellness Dog
Favourite Quote:
The best therapist has fur and four legs.
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Favourite School Event:
Every day is my favourite. School with my friends is my favourite place to be!
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Describe yourself in 3 words:
Unconditional love (always)
Father Stan Bendkowski
Parish Priest
Father Stan Bendkowski
Parish Priest
Ann Peart
Social Worker
Ann Peart
Social Worker
Favourite Quote:
It's not what we do, but how much love we put into doing it- Mother Teresa
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Describe yourself in 3 words:
Caring, creative, honest.
Natalie Vennitti
Digital Technology
Natalie Vennitti
Digital Technology
Favourite Quote:
To the world you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world- Dr Seuss
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The best thing about working in education:
Watching children have 'lightbulb moments', especially after working hard to achieve their goals!
Administration
Kristy Graffin
Teacher
Kristy Graffin
Assistant Principal
The best thing about teaching
Each day is challenging and different.
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What makes teaching at St Luke’s so unique and rewarding?
The people; staff, children and families.
Sarah Williams
Assistant Principal
Sarah Williams
Assistant Principal
Favourite Quote
"Never see a need without doing something about it" - Mary MacKillop