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
I’m excited to welcome you to our school, where we create a supportive environment for every child to thrive. We value respect, curiosity and teamwork.
We’re proud of our dedicated staff and strong partnerships with families. Together, we ensure students feel valued and inspired to learn.
I invite you to explore our website to discover what makes our school special. We look forward to welcoming you into our community.
Andrew Williamson, Principal of Carlingford West 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.
Principal: Mr Williamson
Deputy Principal (K-2): Mrs King
Deputy Principal (3-5): Mrs Durney
Deputy Principal (6 & Special Programs): Mrs Bower
Deputy Principal (EAL/D network): Mrs Ek-Moller
Assistant Principal Curriculum & Instruction: Ms Vale
Assistant Principal Curriculum & Instruction: Mrs Boylan
Assistant Principal (Kindy): Mrs Pessotto
Assistant Principal (Year 1): Ms Wallace
Assistant Principal (Year 2): Mrs Symons (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri), Mr Thompson (Wed)
Assistant Principal (Year 3): Mrs Seebacher
Assistant Principal (Year 4): Ms Roberts
Assistant Principal (Year 5): Miss Piwonski
Assistant Principal (Year 6): Miss Wright
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.
Kindy classes
K Blue: Miss Haydon
K Indigo: Mrs Pattihes
K Lime: Miss Blesing
K Navy: Mr Hickey
K Purple: Mrs Byrne
K Red: Mrs Stengel (Mon-Wed), Mrs Pessotto (Thurs-Fri)
K Teal: Mrs Azar
K Yellow: Miss Perram
Year 1 classes
1 Blue: Miss Cho
1 Green: Miss Limmer
1 Lime: Mrs Mainou
1 Navy: Miss Grima
1 Orange: Miss Kim
1 Sage: Ms Watson
1 Teal: Miss Giacometti
1 White: Ms Gallard (Mon-Wed), Ms Wallace (Thurs-Fri)
1 Yellow: Miss Chon
Year 2 classes
2 Blue Miss Woo
2 Green: Miss Gooley
2 Lime: Mrs Joseph (Mon-Wed), Mrs Symons (Thurs-Fri)
2 Mauve: Miss Seifert
2 Navy: Mrs Muir
2 Orange: Mrs Halajniya
2 Purple: Mrs Ringrose (Mon-Tues), Ms Sauniere (Wed-Fri)
2 Teal: Mr Thompson
2 Yellow: Miss Fitzgerald
Year 3 classes
3 Blue: Mrs Jericevich
3 Green: Miss Bullock
3 Indigo: Miss McClenahan
3 Mauve: Miss Li
3 Purple: Mrs Seebacher (Mon-Tues), Mrs Sathyamurthy (Wed-Fri)
3 Teal: Miss Song
3 Yellow: Mrs Separovich
Year 4 classes
4 Blue: Miss Fan
4 Crimson: Mr Zhao
4 Lime: Mr Lau
4 Mauve: Miss Philip
4 Orange: Ms Martin
4 Purple: Miss Long
4 Red: Ms Ayre
4 Teal: Mrs Penukonda
4 White: Mrs Fragogiannis (Mon-Tues, Fri), Ms Roberts (Wed-Thurs)
4 Yellow: Miss Yun
Year 5 classes
5 Aqua: Mr Nelson
5 Crimson: Mrs Thunfors
5 Green: Miss Piwonski (Mon-Tues), Mrs Duckworth (Wed-Fri)
5 Mauve: Mrs Chooi
5 Navy: Miss Amin (Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri), Mr Yap (Wed)
5 Orange: Mr Goh
5 Purple: Ms Tseng
5 White: Miss Abrahamian
5 Yellow: Mr Whitbread
Year 6 classes
6 Aqua: Miss Wilkinson
6 Crimson: Mr Barrett
6 Ebony: Miss Kimpton
6 Green: Miss Semlitzky
6 Mauve: Mr Moloney
6 Purple: Mr Chan
6 Red: Miss O'Malley
6 Sage: Miss Westwood
6 White: Miss Wright (Mon-Tues), Ms Johnstone (Wed-Fri)
6 Yellow: Mr Dingli
Library:
Mrs Watts (Mon-Wed)
Mrs Reynolds (Wed-Fri)
Curriculum Support:
Ms Newton
Mrs Fenton (Wed-Thurs)
Sport Teachers:
Mr Coon
Mr Russell
Mr So
Teaching Support:
Mr Aiken
Mr Jones
Mrs Morozov
Mrs Peng
EAL/D & NAP Support:
Mrs Beckett (Tues-Thurs)
Mrs Kwong (Mon-Wed)
Ms Lim
Mrs Miller (Mon-Thurs)
Mrs Spanos (Tues-Wed)
Mrs Stenning-Hall (Mon-Wed, Fri)
Mrs Strickland
Mrs Tomlinson (Mon-Thurs)
Mrs Weng (Wed-Fri)
Community Languages:
Chinese:
Miss Lai
Miss Qu
Mrs Xie
Mrs Yang
Mrs Zhao
Korean:
Mrs Goh
Mrs Kim (Thurs)
Mrs Yang (Mon-Tues, Fri)
Hindi:
Mrs Saini (Thurs-Fri)
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.
School Counsellors:
Mrs Towner (Wed-Thurs)
Mrs Trapolini (Mon-Tues)
Learning & Support Specialists:
Mrs Akram (Mon)
Mrs Boylan
Ms Gallard (Thurs)
Mrs Kaikati (Mon-Tues)
Mrs Lovett (Mon-Wed)
Mrs Steer (Thurs-Fri)
Mrs Yusofova (Mon-Tues)
Year 6 Wellbeing:
Mrs Golding (Mon-Tues)
Student Learning Support Officers (SLSO)
Ms Bartsch (Tues-Thurs)
Ms Boylan (Mon-Tues, Fri)
Mrs Chehade
Mr Collins (Thurs-Fri)
Ms Doran
Mr Everett (Mon-Thurs)
Mrs Everett (Mon-Wed, Fri)
Mrs Fothergill (Wed-Thurs)
Ms He (Tues-Fri)
Mr Jacobs (Mon,Wed)
Ms Jogiastra (Mon, Fri)
Mrs Keane (Wed-Fri)
Miss King (Mon-Thurs)
Mrs Lacher (Mon-Wed, Fri)
Ms Lei (Mon-Wed)
Mrs Olsen (Tues-Thurs)
Mrs Sleiman (Tues-Thurs)
Mrs Sullivan (Mon-Tues)
Mr Whalan (Tues-Wed)
Ms Zorigoo (Mon-Wed)
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.
School Business Manager:
Ms Howard
School Administration Managers:
Mrs Adams
Mrs Gibb
School Administration Officers:
Mrs Armstrong
Mrs Bartsch
Mrs Cai
Mrs Cao
Mrs Chan (Library)
Mrs Douglas
Mrs Drayton
Mrs Long
Miss Reale-Bryant
General Assistants:
Site Manager: Mr S. Vongratsavai
Mr Collins (Mon-Wed)
Mr Everett (Fri)
Ms Sayalath (when needed)
Mr N. Vongratsavai
Mr Whalan (Thurs)
Have a question for our principal or teachers?
Our friendly office team can help you get in touch.
Additional learning support
Find out how we support students with disability or additional learning needs.
Stories and highlights
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