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
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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