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.
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.
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
Lesley Rocchiccioli
Education Assistant
Lesley Rocchiccioli
Education Assistant
Kindy
Marie Murphy
Education Assistant
Marie Murphy
Education Assistant
Kelly Matthews
Teacher
Favourite Quote
" In a world where you can be anything, be kind"
What makes a 'good day' of teaching?
Where everyone leaves with a full head and full heart.
Kelly Matthews
Teacher
Mandie Cubeddu
Education Assistant
Mandie Cubeddu
Education Assistant
What is the best thing about working within education?
The kids! Making a small difference in children’s lives.
Hogwarts House
Hufflepuff
Pre-Primary
Renita Humphries
Teacher
Renita Humphries
Teacher
Favourite Quote
"Education isn't the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire"
If I could pass on any wisdom
That no goal is impossible if you're willing to put the work in. Aim high and work hard!
Year 1
Kristy Graffin
Teacher
Kristy Graffin
Teacher
The best thing about teaching
Each day is challenging and different.
What makes teaching at St Luke’s so unique and rewarding?
The people; staff, children and families.
Debbie Burke
Education Assistant
Debbie Burke
Education Assistant
Favourite Quote
Team work makes the dream work.
What makes a 'good day' at St Luke's?
Hearing lots of banter.
Year 2
Shyrelle Della-Vedova
Education Assistant
Shyrelle Della-Vedova
Education Assistant
What makes teaching so rewarding?
I love to see the happy faces each day that always greet us. We have a blessed group of children always wanting to learn.
Joanne Fieldhouse
Teacher
Joanne Fieldhouse
Teacher
Favourite Quote
live well, laugh often, love much
If you could pass on any wisdom:
Use kind words, always. School is a place of learning - it is a journey of learning -it is ok to make mistakes so we can learn from them. Be involved in lots of activities as you never know who you might meet and what friendships you might develop.
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.
The best thing about being a teacher is the relationships you develop with the children and their families.
Year 4
Bruce Plint
Teacher
Bruce Plint
Favourite Quote
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.” - George RR Martin
If I could pass on some wisdom:
Be yourself. Don't change to fit in. God made you unique, stay that way.
Teacher
Trish Main
Teacher
Trish Main
Teacher
Favourite Quote
May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. "May the wind be always at your back."
Justin Miller
Teacher
Justin Miller
Teacher
Favourite Quote
Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened - Dr. Seuss
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.
Year 5
Kerry Peach
Teacher
Kerry Peach
Favourite Quote
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela
What makes a 'good day' at St Luke's?
Every day is a good day. Life is what you make it.
Teacher
Alana Prince
Education Assistant
Alana Prince
Education Assistant
Favourite Quote
“Every human heartbeat is a universe of possibilities.”
If I could pass on any wisdom:
Enjoy your time at school and try to be "your own person."
Year 6
Justin Kirry
Teacher
Favourite Quote:
The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you will go. - Dr Seuss
Hogwarts House
Slytherin
Justin Kirry
Teacher
Jill Pollard
Teacher
The best thing about being a teacher is:
Assisting children in their journey through life - positive relationships and empowering them to be the best versions of themselves.
Jill Pollard
Teacher
Learning Support
Melissa Knight
Teacher
Melissa Knight
Learning Support Coordinator
Favourite Quote
Spread kindness like confetti
Hogwarts House
Gryffindor
If I could pass on any wisdom:
Remember the St Luke's values. Pursue your dreams by studying the things you love.
Sharon Freer-Smith
Education Assistant
Sharon Freer-Smith
Education Assistant
Specialist Teachers
Tania Farcich
Science
Tania Farcich
Science
What makes a 'good day' of teaching?
One that was fun but where learning happened.
If I could pass on any wisdom:
Never stop learning
Rebecca Longbottom
Music
Rebecca Longbottom
Music
If I can pass on any wisdom:
Do what makes you happy well.
The best thing about teacher:
is being integral in helping children learn about the world, themselves and achieve new things.
Ann-Maree Simmonds
Art
Ann-Maree Simmonds
Art
Favourite Quote
If you love the life you live - You will live a life of love!
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
Joyce Doyle
TSH
Joyce Doyle
TSH
If I could pass on any wisdom:
You can achieve anything if you put your mind to it.
Hogwarts House
Gryffindor
Ellis Kemp
TSH
Ellis Kemp
TSH
Favourite Quote
"We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfilment"
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.
School Support Staff
Heather Macdonald-Rudez
Administration Officer
Heather Macdonald-Rudez
Administration Officer
Leone Simmonds
Library Officer
Leone Simmonds
Library Officer
Favourite Quote
Live well, laugh often, love much. Actually it’s “I want a coffee, a tattoo & a vacation” but I don’t think U can publish that!
Tallulah 'Lulu' Simmonds
Wellness Dog
Tallulah 'Lulu' Simmonds
Wellness Dog
Administration
Maura Killalea
Assistant Principal
If I could pass on any wisdom
Always be kind to everyone you meet, because you don't know what they are going through.
Favourite Quote
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill
Maura Killalea
Assistant Principal
Sarah Williams
Assistant Principal
Sarah Williams
Assistant Principal
Favourite Quote
"Never see a need without doing something about it" - Mary MacKillop
The best thing about being a teacher
Everyday brings something new - new laughter, new stories, new challenges and new successes