OUR
Staff
At St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, we're blessed to have highly-trained professional teachers and staff who respect the students and are always approachable. Our current staff members include;
ADMINISTRATION
Principal -
Mr Paul Poutney
Assistant Principal: Religious Education (APRE) -
Mrs Marilena Wilson
Parish Priest -
Fr Peter Bang
Administration / Financial Officer -
Mrs Carleen Allom
TEACHERS
Kindergarten - Mrs Adele Lipsett
Prep - Miss Sally Suthers
Year 1/2 - Miss Jacinta Russo
Year 3/4 - Mr Tim Biddle
Year 5/6 - Miss Kate Moorhead
Inclusive Education/Learning Support
Mrs Clare Barron
Arts
Mrs Marilena Wilson
ANCILLARY STAFF
Kindergarten Director & Teacher Assistant -
Ms Kristina Olive
Teacher Assistants -
Mrs Mari Yaxley
Mrs Natalie Porter
Miss Eme Falck
Miss Lorraine Kadel
Library Assistant -
Mrs Natalie Porter
IN-SERVICE
From time to time teachers, Assistant to the Principal Religious Education (APRE) and Principal will attend In-Service courses. This In-Service is an important part of a teacher’s professional development and as such, contributes positively to the education of your child. The Principal and APRE also attend Principal Conferences and in-service on administrative and curriculum matters.
PUPIL-FREE IN-SERVICE DAYS
Each year teachers spend some vacation time devoted to their professional development. Two of these days are generally spent on Faith Education and the remainder on Professional Development. Two pupil free days are held during school time. The first is the Bishop’s In-service Day held in Term 1 and the second is a moderation day held in Term 4.
STAFF MEETINGS
These are held each Tuesday after school from 3:15 p.m. until approximately 4.30 p.m. These meetings provide an opportunity for the staff to pray, prepare for coming events, undertake in service, and discuss curriculum and educational trends.
