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.
Leadership

Dale Blythman
PRINCIPAL

Carrie Chalmers
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Brendan Garvey
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Administration

Chris Conway
BUSINESS MANAGER

Jenna McLaughlin
ADMINISTRATION

Kate Rackermann
ADMINISTRATION

Leisa Smith
ADMINISTRATION
Learning Specialists and Tutor Learning Initiative

Shae Edwards
Learning Specialist

Anna Christofis
Learning Specialist

Kelly Begley
INTERVENTION

Taryn Bryant
INTERVENTION
Foundation

Georgia Lofthouse
Foundation Teacher
LEARNING LEADER

Hannah Shepherd
Foundation Teacher

Caitlin Coad
Foundation Teacher

Karla Conlon
Foundation Teacher
Year 1

Olivia Knight
YEAR 1 TEACHER
LEARNING LEADER

Meagan Relf
YEAR 1 TEACHER

Ashlee Grouios
YEAR 1 TEACHER
Year 2

Caroline Marget
YEAR 2 TEACHER
LEARNING LEADER

Kirsten MacFadyen
YEAR 2 TEACHER

Julie Woodgate
YEAR 2 TEACHER
Year 3

Tash Searle
YEAR 3 TEACHER
LEARNING LEADER

Anna Christofis
YEAR 3 TEACHER

Rachel Manning
YEAR 3 TEACHER

Rebecca Mulhall
YEAR 3 TEACHER
Year 4

Elaine McClure
YEAR 4 TEACHER
LEARNING LEADER

Alicia Palmer
YEAR 4 TEACHER

Tash Roberts
YEAR 4 TEACHER
Year 5

Zamira Box
Year 5 Teacher
LEARNING LEADER

Andrea Smith
Year 5 Teacher

Andrew Papalaskaris
Year 5 Teacher

Shae Edwards
Year 5 Teacher

Jackie Hayen
Year 5 Teacher
Year 6

Leah Docherty
YEAR 6 TEACHER
LEARNING LEADER

Lisa Herridge
YEAR 6 TEACHER

Skye Booth
YEAR 6 TEACHER
Specialist Teachers

Matthew Davey
PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Kelly Oakham
ART

Shane Merrett
INDONESIAN

Graeme Stewart
PERFORMING ARTS

Courtney Yates
SCIENCE
Education Support

Lynda Veale
INTEGRATION AIDE

Trish Macpherson
INTEGRATION AIDE

Kelly Thomas
INTEGRATION AIDE

Stella Vaccaro
INTEGRATION AIDE

Luke Schuburt
INTEGRATION AIDE

Darci Watt
INTEGRATION AIDE

Hannah MacDonald
INTEGRATION AIDE

Abby Lymn
INTEGRATION AIDE

Crosby
school dog

Lynda Veale
INTEGRATION AIDE

Trish Macpherson
INTEGRATION AIDE

Kelly Thomas
INTEGRATION AIDE

Stella Vaccaro
INTEGRATION AIDE

Luke Schuburt
INTEGRATION AIDE

Darci Watt
INTEGRATION AIDE

Hannah MacDonald
INTEGRATION AIDE

Abby Lymn
INTEGRATION AIDE

Crosby
school dog
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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