Our principal and staff

Our school team is committed to every student’s learning, wellbeing and sense of belonging. We work together to create a supportive and inclusive school where every child is set up for success.

Welcome from our principal

As the foundation principal of Galungara Public School, I am excited to welcome you to our school. An experienced educator, I am passionate about the pursuit of excellence and the provision of high-quality educational opportunities for each and every student. I believe that schools should be inclusive, creative and innovative so that all those within, are given the opportunity to flourish.

As the instructional leader, I am privileged to be in the position to select and ultimately lead a team of educators who will be committed to the creation of authentic learning experiences that foster students as leaders of their learning.

Leadership that is based upon visibility, inclusiveness and collaboration will establish our school, as a place where students, staff and parents are motivated to deliver their best and continually improve.

Built on Darug land, we have worked hard throughout 2020 to create a sense of ‘connection’ in recognising the lasting impact of our First Peoples and their custodianship of the land on which the school sits through the identification of the school’s name, emblem, building identifiers, playground space and uniform.

Established in 2021 and designed to support the implementation of future focused learning with contemporary pedagogies, our school has been purposefully built and boasts ‘State of the art’ infrastructure.

With 39 flexible learning spaces, including specialist learning hubs, teaching staff will utilise collaborative teaching practices through integrated curriculum delivery, to ensure students are equipped for the challenges of tomorrow by engagement in deep, authentic learning experiences that are centred on developing students’ capacity to become successful learners.

Seamless and purposeful integration of technology into future-focused learning and teaching at Galungara Public School will provide opportunities for our students to think independently and develop skills that will enable them to flourish in a world driven by technology.

We are excited to have been invited to be a “Microsoft” school and look forward to the journey that we will undertake as we begin and grow. As a “Microsoft” school our students and staff will be working and communicating with Microsoft Teams. In addition, the use of multiple IT capabilities will allow our community to engage in our students’ learning at all levels.

At Galungara Public School we are embedding a wellbeing concept of “Growing Strong Minds” within all staff and students. Underpinned by Positive Psychology and PERMA-H, Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishments and Health, this intrinsic and authentic framework will foster an inclusive culture across the school.

Join me to learn more about what we offer. I look forward to welcoming you personally to our school.

Tracy Anderson

Tracy Anderson, Principal of Galungara Public School

Our school leaders

Our school leaders, including our principal, guide teachers and students. They help create a school culture where every child is supported to grow and thrive.

Our teaching staff

Your child’s school experience is shaped by the people around them. Our teachers bring experience, care and a passion for learning to every lesson. With a focus on success, they help every child reach their full potential.

Our teaching staff
  • Inclusive Education Hub

    1.   Isabel Stewart and Katie Shearer

    2.    Alison James

    3.    Hayley Fentiman and Amna Aslam

    School Learning Support Officers

    Carrie Partridge, Jo Walters, Kelly White, Connor Traynor

  • Kindergarten: Supervisor - Naomi Taylor

    1.   Genavieve Boyd

    2.    Varuna Gahrotra

    3.    Susanna Ngo

    4.    Amelia Vella

  • Year 1: Supervisor - Patricia Carpenter

    1.     Japneet Bhatti

    2.    Erikka Dy

    3.    Khyle Marshall

    4.    Christine Monjal

    5.    Jasmine Matejevic

  • Year 2: Supervisor - Nicole Lahoud

    1.     Michelle Franco-Lang

    2.     Kayleen Glover

    3.     Atta Jurkewicz

    4.     Natasha Nadan

    5.     Cassandra Corbett

  • Stage 2: Supervisor - Bonny DeMarco

    1.     Jack De la Harpe

    2.    Carissa Hickman

    3.     Dragana Law

    4.     Adriana Ripper

    5.     Tina Owens

    6.     Devinda Senarath

    7.     Chloe Smith

    8.      Michael Smith

    9.      Ian Girvan

  • Stage 3: Supervisor - Lisa Pires

    1.     Vasilis Kamperos

    2.    Carmen Lawrie

    3.     Lisa Hemphill

    4.     Kevin Nguyen

    5.      Cheryl Rudek

    6.      Brian Lambert

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Our teachers make the difference

Committed to your child’s success

Our teachers ensure every student can thrive. They use proven ways to teach and tailor learning support for their students

Expert, connected and accredited

Our teachers are part of a strong education network. They may hold advanced accreditation. This ensuring high-quality teaching for your child.

Teachers who never stop learning

Our teachers are lifelong learners. They stay current through regular training and keep improving how they teach students.

Teacher–family partnerships

Our teachers build trust through clear communication. Our families know that their child has support and is ready to learn.

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.

Our wellbeing and support staff

EAL/D and Learning & Support

  1. Lucy Goode

  2. Ashley Campbell

  3. Jessica Meakins

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Administrative and operations staff

Our administrative and operations staff keep our school running smoothly. They support students, teachers and families every day. You can find them in our front office or on the school grounds.

Our administrative and operations staff

Business Manager

  • Rebecca Dawson

Senior Administration Manager

  • Carlee Rawlings

School Administration Officer

  • Lily Wood

  • Vishakha Sharma

  • Annemarie Herrman

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School Learning & Support Officers

1.      Teah Haskins

2.      Tracey Crowther

3.      Linda Dalton

4.      Mona Junaid

5.      Rita Toohey

6.      Angela Westland

General Assistant
Sergio Bertoldi

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Additional learning support

Find out how we support students with disability or additional learning needs.

Stories and highlights

Hear about stories, wins and proud moments from our staff and students.