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Our professional, university-educated teachers encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. They maintain the highest integrity and concern for your child’s wellbeing.
The principal is responsible for the educational leadership and management of our school. If you would like to speak to the principal, please contact us to make an appointment.
Our school administrative staff can answer inquiries or direct you to the appropriate staff member for help.
Caroline Chisholm School staff prides itself on delivering quality educational programs to children. Our teachers are professional, caring and committed to teaching students a broad and balanced curriculum.
Caroline Chisholm School provides a nurturing environment where the welfare of students and families is paramount. The staff is committed to building self-esteem in students and working with parents and students to ensure both responsible behaviour and a strong sense of community pride.
Our school team consists of:
Principal - Leanne Bilsborough
Deputy Principal - Jenny Carroll, Stephen Smith
Assistant Principals - Alison Hurst, Kiran Shekaran, Yasotha Wijayanandan, Joanna Griffis Rel., Breeana Church Rel., Peta Fox AP C&I
School Counsellor - Audrey Hunt, Hayley Hargreaves, Jayne Kirwan
Teachers:
Possum - Petra Nieuwendyk
Quokka - Fiona Tuck
Koala - Beulah Samuel
Wallaby - Peta Fox (Mon - Tues), Amy Griffiths (Wed-Fri)
Echidna - Jodie McGrath
Bilby - Karen Toddie (Mon - Wed), Harry Johnstone (Th -Fri)
Kookaburra - Lily Lee
Rosella - Nicole Mooney
Blue Gum - Renda Haidar
Waratah - Neelam Chibber
Emu - Leif McMurry
Lorikeet - Breeana Church
Banksia - Lee Puckeridge
Wattle - Michelle Green
Grevillia - Donna Tyrrell
Sport - Catherine Lee
Student Health Support Officers:
Possum - Kiarne Bitz
Quokka - Megan Coates
Koala - Hayley Shipley
Wallaby - Matilda Claridge
Echidna - Ebony Wheatley
Bilby - Hanadi El-Zein
Kookaburra - Roslyn Williamson
Rosella - Karen McLellan (Mon - Wed), Belinda Kamisi (Th - Fri)
Blue Gum - Najibah Turk
Waratah - Toni O'Neill
Emu - Fiona-Gaye Moore
Lorikeet - Kristen Mullins
Banksia - Karen Moore, Jessica Derwent (Mon)
Wattle - Donna Powell
Grevillia - Thi Dinh
Floater - Evelyn Dunn
Sport - Khalil Rahme
Business Manager - Nerida Kane
General Assistant - Angelo Paolino
Librarian - Karen Toddie
Itinerant Support Teacher - Transition - Jannine Doenau
School Administration Officers - Ciara-Mae Kinsella Crone, Nia Tassis
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