At St Columban’s, the staff includes a Principal, Assistant Principal, Religious Education Coordinator, full-time teachers, part-time teachers, Learning Support Teacher, Learning Support Assistants, Teacher-Librarian, Library Assistant, EAL/D and Indigenous Education teachers and a finance officer. There is also a cleaner and a groundsman.
A School Psychologist is also available to assist the school in assessing and addressing individual students’ learning needs.
A highly structured combination of professional development opportunities, access to quality teaching resources and experiences as well as an increased emphasis on wellbeing and parent engagement has been developed to increase student readiness for and engagement in learning. Curriculum differentiation ensures that the needs of students are catered for at all levels.
The Leadership Team is responsible for Strategic and Annual plans which summarise the operational agenda and goals of the school.
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St Columban’s Staff List 2025
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Penny Banister | Principal |
Megan Neilson | Assistant Principal |
Ainara Alonso Mateos | Religious Education Coordinator/ Year 4 Teacher |
Amy Stevens | Kindergarten Teacher |
Bonnie Griffin | EAL/D Teacher |
Brigette Pay | LSA |
Brittany Ryan | Gifted Education Mentor/ Year 5 Teacher |
Catherine Fren | Kindergarten Teacher |
Catherine Powell | Library Assistant/ LSA |
Holly Galvin | Year 4 Teacher |
Jade Moffet | Administration Assistant |
Jane Giggins | Administration Assistant |
John Sandy | Catholic Care – Beyond the Gates |
Libby Tesoriero | Year 6 Teacher |
Madeleine O’Heir | Year 3 Teacher |
Mark Fren | Teacher Librarian/ RFF Teacher |
Melissa Smith | Pedagogical Mentor/ Year 5 Teacher |
Michelle Conden | School Psychologist |
Michael Enilane | Groundsman |
Nicole Kinniard | Year 2 Teacher |
Nicoletta DiSanto | Year 3 Teacher |
Rachael Wood | Year 1 Teacher/ Sports Coordinator |
Robert Tesoriero | Canteen Manager |
Tracey Lawson | LSA |
Sally Farrell | Pastoral Care worker |
Shaun O’Connor | LSA |
Swade Pay | Year 6 Teacher |