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

Erin Lister
Teacher
Erin Lister
Teacher

Susan Kadak
Teacher
Susan Kadak
Favourite Quote
"The things that make me different, are the things that make me, me" - Piglet.
Hogwarts House Hufflepuff
Teacher

Lesley Rocchiccioli
Education Assistant
Lesley Rocchiccioli
Education Assistant

Silvana Papasergio
Education Assistant
Silvana Papasergio
Education Assistant
Kindy

Tania D'Angelo
Teacher
Tania D'Angelo
Teacher

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

Jo Harvey
Teacher
Jo Harvey
Teacher

Megan Bonser
Education Assistant
Megan Bonser
Education Assistant

Michelle Smith
Education Assistant
Favourite Quote
"Always be kind to your mother"
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The best thing about working in a school:
I love seeing the children at the beginning of the year and the progression and how they develop and grown within that school year.
Michelle Smith
Education Assistant

Lilly Rea
Education Assistant
Lilly Rea
Education Assistant

Marie Murphy
Education Assistant
Lilly Rea
Marie Murphy
Education Assistant

Lilly Rea
Education Assistant
Mackenzie Hawk
Education Assistant

Mandie Cubeddu
Education Assistant
Mandie Cubeddu
Education Assistant
What is the best thing about working within education?
The kids! Making a small difference in childrenโs lives.
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Hogwarts House
Hufflepuff

Kylie Beveridge
Education Assistant
Kylie Beveridge
Education Assistant
Pre-Primary

Katherine McIntyre
Teacher
Katherine McIntyre
Teacher

Renita Humphries
Teacher
Renita Humphries
Teacher
Favourite Quote
"Education isn't the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire"
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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!

Jane Billi
Education Assistant
Jayne Billi
Education Assistant

Sharon Richie
Education Assistant
Sharon Ritchie
Education Assistant
Year 1

Kristy Graffin
Teacher
Kristy Graffin
Teacher
The best thing about teaching
Each day is challenging and different.
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What makes teaching at St Lukeโs so unique and rewarding?
The people; staff, children and families.

Georgia Mola
Teacher
Georgia Mola
Teacher

Shyrelle Della-Vedova
Education Assistant
Shyrelle Della-Vedova
Education Assistant
What makes teaching so rewarding?
โI love to see the happy faces each day that always greet us. We have a blessed group of children always wanting to learn.

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

Nina McIntosh
Teacher
Nina McIntosh
Teacher
Favourite Quote
Today I choose joy.
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If I could pass on any wisdom
Be kind
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Hogwarts House
Gryffindor

Joanne Fieldhouse
Teacher
Joanne Fieldhouse
Teacher
Favourite Quote
live well, laugh often, love much
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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.

Claire Thompson
Teacher
Claire Thompson
Teacher
Year 3

Kerry Peach
Teacher
Kerry Peach
Favourite Quote
โEducation is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.โ 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

Emily Buckingham
Teacher
Emily Buckingham
Teacher
Year 4

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."

Alana Prince
Education Assistant
Alana Prince
Education Assistant
Favourite Quote
โEvery human heartbeat is a universe of possibilities.โ
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If I could pass on any wisdom:
Enjoy your time at school and try to be "your own person."
Year 5

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
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Hogwarts House
Slytherin
Justin Kirry
Teacher

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 6

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 Lukeโs are so warm and friendly. I also especially enjoy the enthusiasm that the children bring to the classroom to learn each day.

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

Meagen Horne
Learning Support Coordinator
Meagen Horne
Learning Support Coordinator
Favourite Quote
Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory. Dr. Seuss
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The best thing about teaching is:
โHelping children develop skills with their heads, hearts and hands to help them grow
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Ruth Langham
Education Assistant
Ruth Langham
Education Assistant

Melissa Knight
Teacher
Melissa Knight
Teacher
Favourite Quote
Spread kindness like confetti
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Hogwarts House
Gryffindor
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If I could pass on any wisdom:
Remember the St Luke's values. Pursue your dreams by studying the things you love.
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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Rebecca Longbottom
Music
Rebecca Longbottom
Music
If I can pass on any wisdom:
Do what makes you happy well.
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The best thing about teacher:
is being integral in helping children learn about the world, themselves and achieve new things.

Bonita Muir
Dance
Bonita Muir
Dance

Robert Noseda
Physical Education
Robert Noseda
Physical Education

Jenny Frampton
Auslan
Jenny Frampton
Auslan

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

Nicole Stone
TSH
Nicole Stone
TSH
Favourite Quote
"All the Best"
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If I could pass on any wisdom:
Stay in school and be good to your Mother!

Jenni Allen
TSH
Jenni Allen
TSH
The best thing about working in education is:
Seeing the progress of children
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What makes a 'good day' at St Luke's?
Children are compliant and feeling very happy with themselves for the work they have achieved.

Joyce Doyle
TSH
Joyce Doyle
TSH
If I could pass on any wisdom:
You can achieve anything if you put your mind to it.
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Hogwarts House
Gryffindor

Georgia Millad
TSH
Georgia Millad
TSH
Favourite Quote
"Do things for people, not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are." -Harold Kushner

Kiah Hall
TSH
Kiah Hall
TSH
Hogwarts House
Gryffindor

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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Lorraine De L Fontaine
TSH
Lorraine De La Fontaine
TSH
School Support Staff

Marjorie Dohnt
Finance Officer
Marjorie Dohnt
Finance Officer

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 itโs โI want a coffee, a tattoo & a vacationโ but I donโt think U can publish that!

Jodi Lyra
Uniform Shop
Jodi Lyra
Uniform Shop

Ray Plant
Groundsperson
Ray Plant
Groundsperson
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.
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Favourite Quote
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill
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Maura Killalea
Assistant Principal

Andrew Kelly
Principal
Andrew Kelly
Principal
Favourite Quotes
"I have spoken"
"This is the way"
"May the Force be with you"
"I am with the force and the force is with me"
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Sarah Williams
Assistant Principal
Sarah Williams
Assistant Principal
Favourite Quote
"Never see a need without doing something about it" - Mary MacKillop
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The best thing about being a teacher
Everyday brings something new - new laughter, new stories, new challenges and new successes