Principal and staff profiles
Welcome from our Principal
Ms Erica Hurley, School Principal
As the Principal I believe that strong relationships are the foundation for a successful school. I am committed to nurturing a school environment where trust, respect, and open communication flourish among students, parents, teachers, and staff. I prioritise the physical and emotional wellness of our students through a holistic approach to education and academic understanding forms the core of our mission to create an environment that fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning.
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Meet our staff
Meet our staff
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Natasha Hemmings-Dunn
Deputy Principal
Natasha Hemmings-Dunn, Deputy Principal
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Shalene Venn
Student Wellbeing Leader & Nurture Teacher
Shalene Venn, Student Wellbeing Leader & Nurture Teacher
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Rachel Beavis
Aboriginal Education Teacher & UP NIT
Rachel Beavis, Aboriginal Education Teacher & UP NIT
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Haidee Allen
JP Special Options Teacher
Haidee Allen, JP Special Options Teacher
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Vanessa Maxwell
Autism Lead Teacher & JP NIT
Vanessa Maxwell, Autism Lead Teacher & JP NIT
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Jaymee Harkness
Rec/1 Teacher
Jaymee Harkness, Rec/1 Teacher
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Kathy Lang
Year 1/2 Teacher
Kathy Lang, Year 1/2 Teacher
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Emma Brown
Year 3/4 Teacher
Emma Brown , Year 3/4 Teacher
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Karissa Schultz
Year 4/5 Teacher
Karissa Schultz, Year 4/5 Teacher
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Jayde Peacock
Year 5/6 Teacher
Jayde Peacock, Year 5/6 Teacher
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Julie-ann Sams
Permanent Relief Teacher
Julie-ann Sams, Permanent Relief Teacher
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Nicole Copping
MP NIT Teacher
Nicole Copping, MP NIT Teacher
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Annette Hinton
Administration Manager
Annette Hinton, Administration Manager
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Trudy Horsburgh
Finance Officer
Trudy Horsburgh, Finance Officer
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Georgia Ryan
ACEO
Georgia Ryan, ACEO
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Jen Buchanan
Pastoral Support Worker
Jen Buchanan, Pastoral Support Worker
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Josh Lynagh
HUB coordinator
Josh Lynagh, HUB coordinator
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Rachael Rout
Support Staff
Rachael Rout, Support Staff
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Michelle McKinnon
Support Staff
Michelle McKinnon, Support Staff
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Rachel Larsen
Support Staff
Rachel Larsen, Support Staff
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Billie Jones
Support Staff
Billie Jones, Support Staff
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Tara Hosking
Support Staff
Tara Hosking, Support Staff
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Shani Henderson
Support Staff
Shani Henderson, Support Staff
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Tracy Eady
Support Staff
Tracy Eady, Support Staff
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Melissa Griffith
Support Staff
Melissa Griffith, Support Staff
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Brody Allison
Support Staff
Brody Allison, Support Staff
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Kath Blacketer
Support Staff
Kath Blacketer, Support Staff
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Kate Carraill
Support Staff
Kate Carraill, Support Staff