Wellbeing and support staff
Our wellbeing and support staff guide student wellbeing, learning needs and inclusion. They work with teachers to make personalised adjustments. This means each child can take part fully in school life. We make our school welcoming and accessible to every child.
Assistant Principal Inclusion and Support
Helps create a welcoming school environment where all students, including those with disabilities and additional wellbeing needs, feel included and supported. They work closely with the learning support team, school chaplain, WHIN nurse, and other allied health professionals to provide the right help for each student’s learning and wellbeing.
Aboriginal Education Officer (AEO)
Helps Aboriginal students at school by supporting their learning and wellbeing. They work with students, families, and teachers to make sure Aboriginal culture is respected and included in school.
School Chaplain
Helps students by listening to their problems and offering support. They provide care and advice to students and staff to help everyone feel safe and happy at school.
WHIN
Employed by NSW Health and co-located in public schools. Wellbeing nurse work closely with school wellbeing and learning and support teams. They also work closely with local health and social services to support students and their families on a wide range of health and wellbeing issues.
School Counsellor
Role involves conducting tests and evaluations to understand students’ learning, emotional, and behavioural needs. They use these assessments to identify challenges and strengths, then provide clear reports and recommendations to help support the student’s development.
K-2 Speech and Literacy Tutor
Helps young students who find reading, writing, speaking, or understanding language hard. They work with small groups or one student at a time to teach skills like recognising sounds, reading words, understanding stories, speaking clearly, and writing.
Personalised Learning Pathway (PLP) Learning and Support - Aboriginal Identified
helps students with their PLPs by giving them extra help and encouragement. They support students in understanding their goals and breaking them into smaller steps. They work with teachers to make sure the help matches the student’s learning plan.
Amy Murray- Assistant Principal, Inclusion & Support
Mathew Walford- Aboriginal Education Officer
Michael Flood- School Counsellor - Wednesday-Friday
Jodi Flynn- Kindy- Year 2 Speech and Literacy tutor
Jack Dallimore- Personalised Learning Pathways Learning Support Officer- Aboriginal Identified
Student Learning and Support Officers
School learning support officers, under the supervision and direction of a teacher, assist in classroom activities, school routines, and the care and management of students with special needs.
Support Class SLSO staff
- Karen Sciberras - Navy
- Anne Wicktor - Red
- Lorena Gee - Yellow
- Genny Stewart - Violet
- Dani McManus - Copper
- Makaylah Vucko - Aqua
Mainstream SLSO staff
- Shannon Zarif
- Belinda Vieira
- Alicia Ruiz
- Carmen Burton
- Vincent Valentinetti
- Tom Russell
- Sarah Hourn
- Dani Hansen
- Aaron Merrick