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