Our School

Meet the exceptional staff of Park Ridge Primary School – a team of dedicated educators committed to providing the best for your child. With a wealth of experience spanning various fields, they bring a diverse range of skills to the classroom. Beyond their impressive backgrounds, what truly sets them apart is their nurturing and caring approach. Every staff member goes the extra mile to ensure each student feels supported, valued, and understood, creating a warm and encouraging environment for optimal learning and growth.

 

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Leadership

Dale Blythman

PRINCIPAL

Carrie Chalmers

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Brendan Garvey

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Administration

Chris Conway

BUSINESS MANAGER

Jenna McLaughlin

ADMINISTRATION

Kate Rackermann

ADMINISTRATION

Alix Rozynski

ADMINISTRATION

Chris Conway

BUSINESS MANAGER

Jenna McLaughlin

ADMINISTRATION

Kate Rackemann

ADMINISTRATION

Jamie Logan

ADMINISTRATION

Chris Conway

BUSINESS MANAGER

Jenna McLaughlin

ADMINISTRATION

Kate Rackemann

ADMINISTRATION

Alix Rozynski

ADMINISTRATION

Learning Specialists and Tutor Learning Initiative

Shae Edwards

Learning Specialist

Anna Christofis

Learning Specialist

Kelly Begley

INTERVENTION

Taryn Bryant

INTERVENTION

Sharon Nyholm

INTERVENTION

Meagan Relf

INTERVENTION

Kelly Begley

INTERVENTION

Kelly Begley

INTERVENTION

Foundation

Georgia Lofthouse

FOUNDATION TEACHER
LEARNING LEADER

Hannah Shepherd

FOUNDATION TEACHER

Caitlin Coad

FOUNDATION TEACHER

Georgia Lofthouse

FOUNDATION TEACHER LEARNING LEADER

Sarah Ryle

FOUNDATION TEACHER

Hannah Shepherd

FOUNDATION TEACHER

Caitlin Coad

FOUNDATION TEACHER

Georgia Lofthouse

FOUNDATION TEACHER LEARNING LEADER

Hannah Shepherd

FOUNDATION TEACHER

Caitlin Coad

FOUNDATION TEACHER

Year 1

Lisa Herridge

YEAR 1 TEACHER LEARNING LEADER

Skye Booth

YEAR 1 TEACHER

Sarah Ryle

YEAR 1 TEACHER

Olivia Knight

YEAR 1 TEACHER

Lisa Herridge

YEAR 1 TEACHER LEARNING LEADER

Skye Booth

YEAR 1 TEACHER

Sarah Ryle

YEAR 1 TEACHER

Olivia Knight

YEAR 1 TEACHER

Lisa Herridge

YEAR 1 TEACHER LEARNING LEADER

Skye Booth

YEAR 1 TEACHER

Ashlee Grouios

YEAR 1 TEACHER

Olivia Knight

YEAR 1 TEACHER

Year 2

Caroline Marget

YEAR 2 TEACHER LEARNING LEADER

Leah Docherty

YEAR 2 TEACHER

Kirsten MacFadyen

YEAR 2 TEACHER

Paige Kelly

YEAR 2 TEACHER

Caroline Marget

YEAR 2 TEACHER LEARNING LEADER

Leah Docherty

YEAR 2 TEACHER

Kirsten MacFadyen

YEAR 2 TEACHER

Paige Kelly

YEAR 2 TEACHER

Caroline Marget

YEAR 2 TEACHER LEARNING LEADER

Leah Docherty

YEAR 2 TEACHER

Kirsten MacFadyen

YEAR 2 TEACHER

Paige Kelly

YEAR 2 TEACHER

Year 3

Tash Searle

YEAR 3 TEACHER LEARNING LEADER

Anna Christofis

YEAR 3 TEACHER

Jackie Hayen

YEAR 3 TEACHERS

Rachel Manning

YEAR 3 TEACHER

Tash Searle

YEAR 3 TEACHER LEARNING LEADER

Anna Christofis

YEAR 3 TEACHER

Jackie Hayen

YEAR 3 TEACHERS

Rachel Manning

YEAR 3 TEACHER

Andrea Scott

YEAR 3 TEACHER LEARNING LEADER

Zamira Box

YEAR 3 TEACHER

School Teachers Rowville

Anna Christofis
Natasha Searle

YEAR 3 TEACHERS

Rachel Manning

YEAR 3 TEACHER

Year 4

Alicia Palmer

YEAR 4 TEACHER LEARNING LEADER

Elaine McClure

YEAR 4 TEACHER

Tash Roberts

YEAR 4 TEACHER

Meagan Relf

YEAR 4 TEACHER

Year 5

Karla Conlon

YEAR 5 TEACHER LEARNING LEADER

Julie Woodgate

YEAR 5 TEACHER

Andrea Smith

YEAR 5 TEACHER

Year 6

Andrew Papalaskaris

YEAR 6 TEACHER LEARNING LEADER

Zamira Box

YEAR 6 TEACHER

Courtney Yates

YEAR 6 TEACHER

Specialist Teachers

Matthew Davey

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Kelly Oakham

ART

Shane Merrett

INDONESIAN

Matthew Davey

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Kelly Oakham

ART

Shane Merrett

INDONESIAN

Graeme Stewart

PERFORMING ARTS

Jessica Deans

SCIENCE

Graeme Stewart

PERFORMING ARTS

Jessica Deans

SCIENCE

Education Support

Lynda Veale

INTEGRATION AIDE

Trish Macpherson

INTEGRATION AIDE

Leisa Smith

INTEGRATION AIDE

Kelly Thomas

INTEGRATION AIDE

Stella Vaccaro

INTEGRATION AIDE

Luke Schuburt

INTEGRATION AIDE

Kelly Thomas

INTEGRATION AIDE

Tarryn Bryant

INTEGRATION AIDE

Sharyn Suisted

INTEGRATION AIDE

Lynda Veale

INTEGRATION AIDE

Trish Macpherson

INTEGRATION AIDE

Leisa Smith

INTEGRATION AIDE

Kelly Thomas

INTEGRATION AIDE

Stella Vaccaro

INTEGRATION AIDE

Luke Schuburt

INTEGRATION AIDE

Learn more about

Park Ridge Primary School

The school is made up of 18 permanent classrooms and 8 portable classrooms. Additionally, it features a Gymnasium, Library, Intervention Room, Art Room, Science Room and Music Room. 


Thanks to the “Building the Education Revolution” program sponsored by the federal government, a versatile multi-purpose building was constructed. This building serves as a venue for assemblies, specialist classes, and incursions during school hours, and also hosts a well-equipped and popular before and after-school care program. 


The school provides extensive all-weather playing areas, as well as large grassy spaces and two adventure playgrounds for student recreational and sports activities.


The current school staff configuration includes 36 teachers, which comprises 3 Principal Class, 2 Leading Teachers, and 13 Educational Support Staff members.


The school offers specialised lessons in Music, Art, Physical Education, Science and LOTE (Indonesian) throughout the entire school.

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