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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.
In 2024, we have 29 classes from Kindergarten to Year 6. The total school enrolment is 756 students.
The Avalon School community is fortunate to have such an experienced and dedicated school staff to guide our students in their learning. Our outstanding teaching staff enjoys the support of a wonderful team of administrative personnel who oversee the office and grounds operations.
In addition, the school has specialist staff as follows; a teacher-librarian, a music teacher, 2 physical education teachers and a teacher to support the learning needs of students in literacy and numeracy.
Our Principal, Andy Rankin is assisted by Deputy Principals Lisa Weber and Bianca Howarth in the overall administration of the school as the Senior Executive. They are joined on the School Executive team by Assistant Principals, Jen Shlager, Samantha Bateson, Marcelle Balt and Amanda Summers. The School Administration Manager, Kylie Jarrett, assists Mr Rankin with the management of the office staff.
Principal - Andy Rankin
Deputy Principals - Lisa Weber (Years 3-6) and Bianca Howarth (Years K-2)
Assistant Principals - Jen Shlager (Stage 3), Samantha Bateson (Stage 2), Marcelle Balt (Stage 1) and Amanda Summers (Early Stage 1)
Kindergarten Teachers:
KSW - Stephanie Wood
KAS - Amanda Summers (M-F) Clare Johnson (W)
KKR - Kathy Reid
KJP - Jo Poynting (Anna Nicholl for first 6 weeks T1)
Year 1 Teachers:
1MB - Marcelle Balt (M-F) Rachel James (W)
1TH - Matilda Heys (M-Tue) Hayley Trevor (W-F)
1GH - Daisy Hodgson (M-W) Senem Griffiths (Thu-Fri)
1/2AG - Alex Geary
Year 2 Teachers:
2MB - Mandy Bussey
2MS - Megan Steell
2GS - Gemma Sweetnam
Year 3 Teachers:
3KM - Kara McCombe
3AC- Alyce Castaing
3JC - Josie Conn
3/4MD - Megan Dunbar (M-F) Georgia Keresi (W)
Year 4 Teachers:
4GM - Kylie Martin (M-Tue) Michelle Garrard (W-F)
4AS - Ashleigh Sparks
4KP - Kirsty Pears
Year 5 Teachers:
5KP - Katrina Pearce
5TH - Tia Hurdley
5KL - Kate Lewis
5JH - Sam Jelf (M,T,T,F) Emily Hobson (W)
Year 6 Teachers:
6JS - Jen Shlager (M-F) Lauren Harris (W)
6LC - Lily Curtis
6CW - Corey Whitaker
6LF - Lily Fayle
Specialist Staff:
Music - Jen Cincotta (M-W), Robyn Ginty (Th,F)
School Psychologist - Poss Logan (M-F)
Library - Elleni Christie (M-Th), Annette Evangelinides (Th, F)
Instructional Leader - Ashlea Simonetti/Alice Lovett
Physical Education - Joel Seaton
Reading Recovery - Leone Cake (M,W,Th 1/2 day) (Tues full day)
Learning & Support Teacher - Tamar Stewart (M-Th)
School Administration Manager - Kylie Jarrett
School Administration Officers - Cathy Crutcher, Christine Black, Nicole O'Grady and Jodi Newton
School Learning Support Officers - Annie Kent, Lisa Ambrose, Lauren McGee, Emma Darton and Janine Caterina
General Assistants: Phill Perks
IT Technician - Alan Moran