I would like to welcome and introduce our staff to the community.
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Administration Team
Mrs Taylor enjoys watching students succeed at anything they try, and her favourite subject is sport. She also loves working with staff and families so our school can be the best!
Principal:
Helen Taylor
Deputy Principal:
Dean Hunt
Miss Tighe enjoys helping students to learn. Her favourite subjects are Maths and English and her favourite playtime activity is Just Dance.
Deputy Principal:
Racheal Tighe
Ms Stewart enjoys getting to know students, families and staff so they can all work together to keep being an amazing school community. She enjoys seeing students try their best and learn new things. When not at school, she loves being with her two boys and their labrador called Choccie.
Deputy Principal:
Yolande Stewart
Mrs Nelhams enjoys learning anything new and loves a challenge! Her favourite part of school is helping students, staff to thrive and supporting the wider community. When she is not at school she loves going on fun adventures with her family.
Deputy Principal:
Rachael Nelhams
Ms Neill enjoys seeing students and their families when they visit the office and introducing new families to Aveley North Primary School.
MCS:
Kelly Neill
Mrs Elmer works in the office, greeting all the families that come to our school. Since 2010, she has worked for the Education Department and loves watching the children grow and progress throughout their primary school years. She enjoys exploring our beautiful country in her caravan with her family.
School Officer:
Aimie Elmer
I’m originally from Victoria and I’ve been in WA for over 15 years. I love watching the footy and I go for Essendon. I’m passionate about making candles and crafts.
School Officer:
Rachael Coxon
Our school psychologist works 3 and ½ days a week and assists children experiencing learning, behavioural or emotional problems. Parent consent is necessary before any service is provided by the School Psychologist
School Psychologist:
Jessica Boylan
Speech Pathologist:
Christabel Cole
Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer
Juanne Williams
Mrs Ball loves to help students feel like they belong and can achieve anything if they try. Her door is always open if anyone needs a chat or to take a break.
Mrs Chivers loves finding the perfect book for students to read and watching them discover all the books in the library. She truly believes there is a book that will interest every student.
Mrs Schroeder’s best part of the day in the library is reading a meaningful, engaging, and exciting story to the students. She loves telling fun facts about the “Author of the Month” and to find hidden secrets, arty drawings, and fun rhymes in their picture books.
Mrs Schroeder’s best part of the day in the library is reading a meaningful, engaging, and exciting story to the students. She loves telling fun facts about the “Author of the Month” and to find hidden secrets, arty drawings, and fun rhymes in their picture books.
Classroom Teachers
Miss Bott loves anything sport-related and relaxing with her family. She enjoys challenging her students with escape rooms and investigations. Miss Bott has a passion for inclusion and creating a fun classroom environment.
Miss Bell enjoys spending time with her two dogs and travelling. She loves having fun in Pre Primary, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. Her favourite activities in the classroom are reading stories and playing Math games!
Ms Burns loves teaching and is extremely passionate about creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where her students can grow and experience success.
Miss Crawford has a passion for teaching students in a safe and caring environment. She loves to help her students achieve their goals. Her favourite subjects are HASS and writing. Out of school, she enjoys spending time with her two dogs and reading books.
Mrs Flannery believes you should never regret a day in your life, as good days give us happiness and bad days give us experience.
Mrs Fry loves teaching Year 3s. She enjoys watching them discover new things. Her favourite subjects to teach are Maths and HASS.
Mrs H loves all things rainbow! She enjoys having a bright classroom filled with love and laughter. At school Mrs H loves story time and arts and crafts.
Miss Murray is thrilled to continue her journey at Aveley North Primary School. She loves teaching English, and she aims to build a welcoming and safe learning space where all students can flourish and enjoy themselves! Beyond school, she also has a passion for exploring different parts of the world.
Miss Horner loves to see her students thrive and have fun while learning. She enjoys creating games and activities for the children and promotes a love of learning!
Ms. I. has a love for learning and aims to tap into her students’ interests and fuel their curiosity. Her favourite lessons are creative writing and history.
Miss Jacques loves teaching Early Childhood and having fun in the classroom. Her goal is to create a safe place for students to feel loved and supported in achieving their full potential. Her favourite subject to teach is Phonics.
Miss Benaldi has a passion for Special Education and is an advocate for individuals with disabilities and additional needs. She aims to build a safe and inclusive learning environment where all students can flourish and have fun! She loves animals, but her favourite is her American Bulldog, Frank.
Mrs Kynoch loves to see her students succeed in an inclusive and supportive classroom. She enjoys teaching Maths and Writing and adapting these lessons to make them engaging for all children.
Miss Carrick has a passion for differentiation, wellbeing, and inclusion. She believes that every student is an individual who is capable of success and that students flourish in a positive learning environment.
Miss McKerchar enjoys spending time with her dog and travelling. She loves teaching her class in a safe, supportive and vibrant environment. Her favourite subjects to teach are Writing and Maths.
Ms Miller loves watching her students thrive in an inclusive and engaging learning environment. She enjoys teaching all subjects but especially Health and Writing.
Mrs Morrow is passionate about Early Childhood Education. She believes that the more positive start to schooling a child can have, the more likely they are to enjoy school in the future years. Mrs Morrow loves creating learning environments that allow children to discover.
Mrs Nair loves helping students reach their full potential. She enjoys having fun every day and seeing students improve at the same time.
Mrs Neill loves to have fun in Kindy! She loves nothing more than playing games and laughing with her students. Her favourite classroom activities are reading and counting.
Mrs Oliver loves being a teacher and is passionate about supporting the wellbeing and mental health of her students. Her favourite subjects to teach are Health and HASS.
Miss Smith is excited to begin her teaching career and help all her students reach their full potential and experience success. With a background in the disability sector, she strongly believes in creating a classroom environment where everyone feels safe, supported and included.
Ms Parsons loves building her students’ capacity to believe in themselves. She is passionate about teaching Mathematics and English and enjoys sports carnivals and school camps.
Miss Riley is excited to join the Aveley North Early Childhood Team. She enjoys The Arts and can often be found singing and dancing around the classroom with the students. Miss Riley is passionate about creating an inclusive and engaging classroom where all students feel safe to explore and take on new challenges.
Mrs Fell loves watching her students learn, grow and experience new and exciting things. She has so much fun teaching her class. Her favourite subjects to teach are Maths and HASS.
Miss Revill loves to celebrate her students’ successes and have fun in the classroom. Her favourite lessons are writing and reading.
Mrs Rigoll has a passion for early childhood and loves all of the fun, excitement and energy of the Kindergarten classroom. She gets great joy out of watching her students learn and discover everyday.
Mrs Ryniker believes in building positive relationships with her students and strong partnerships with their families. Her favourite part of teaching is witnessing those ‘light-bulb’ moments when children realise they can do something they couldn’t do before.
Miss Wilkinson is very excited to join Aveley North Primary School. She loves to create positive relationships with her students and celebrating every millstone and success with them, big or small. Creating a safe and nurturing environment is her priority, ensuring that every student feels supported and encouraged.
Miss Wayte loves watching her students succeed and have fun! She enjoys creating a positive and safe classroom with her students. Her favourite lessons to teach are Phonics and Maths.
Miss Wagner loves seeing her students learn new things and enjoys playing games with her class. Her favourite subject to teach is Mathematics.
I am passionate about early years education. I love setting up experiences and providing opportunities for each child to explore, discover and create. Outside of school I enjoy hands on projects that involve painting or decorating and I like to explore the outdoors in the hills where I live with my family.
Miss Cramond is a dedicated teacher who enjoys teaching Literacy and Physical Education. She considers it important to have a classroom environment where all children are supported and valued as learners and where their passions and interests are given the opportunity to blossom.
Miss Stewart is dedicated to creating safe and inclusive learning environments where all students feel valued. She enjoys making learning fun and guiding her students to reach their full potential. Her favourite subject to teach is writing.
Miss Smith loves helping her students to set goals, challenge themselves and grow. She values student wellbeing and creating a fun and supportive learning environment. Her favourite subjects to teach are Writing and HASS. When not at school, Miss Smith enjoys gardening and making pottery.
Mrs Smith loves reading and bringing that same passion and magic to her students. She enjoys spending time with her family and getting outdoors. She has a dedication to getting to know each of her students and encouraging their own personal growth.
Mr Byrne loves being a part of the Aveley North Primary School team and loves seeing students achieve success. His favourite subject is sport and he cannot wait to see ANPS win at Interschool!
Mrs Winter is passionate about creating an inclusive and supportive environment for her students. She loves providing hands-on activities for her students to learn and grow. Outside of school, she loves camping with her family.
Mrs Prentice loves helping her students on their learning journey with fun games and hands on activities. She loves a bit of Jump Jam and Just Dance and believes a classroom should be supportive, inclusive and full of laughter.
Miss Grosso is a passionate educator who believes music is a form of communication that can help a child express themselves and develop a sense of self. She enjoys working with students to share a collective responsibility in creating a safe and supportive space, where a child’s individuality and flare can shine.
Mr Byrne loves being a part of the Aveley North Primary School team and loves seeing students achieve success. His favourite subject is sport and he cannot wait to see ANPS win at Interschool!
Specialist Teachers
Mrs Bingham loves everything to do with art and being creative. She aims to teach children mistakes are part of the journey and mistakes lead to masterpieces. Her favourite part of teaching is seeing the pride in a student’s face when they have produced something they never thought possible.
Mr Van Rooyen is passionate about helping students discover new and interesting ways of learning. His favourite topic to teach is coding. He also enjoys playing guitar and basketball.
Ms Barnao loves learning about the world and all the wonderful things in it! She is passionate about her students learning the how’s and why’s of this beautiful planet we live on, so that they may become enthusiastic lifelong learners that always stop to admire rainbows!
Mrs Hughes is passionate about giving every student the opportunity to succeed in what makes them happy. She loves supporting students in their journey to overcome fears and shine on stage at Aveley North Primary School and local Community events.
Mr Stewart is a dedicated and passionate educator who brings enthusiasm and expertise to the classroom. Outside of the classroom, Mr Stewart is involved in a variety of sports as a volunteer, coach and committee member, which include surf club, junior football, touch rugby and ice hockey.
Miss Simpson loves to support and inspire her students to achieve their personal best. She provides an inclusive and safe learning environment to help nurture positive relationships. Miss Simpson’s favourite part of teaching is watching students learn and grow to their fullest protentional with a smile on their face.
Ms Avery loves being creative and is inspired by the unique nature of Western Australia! She loves teaching the arts where students have space to express themselves creatively. She empowers her students to utilise their strengths, be curious and learn through making mistakes. When not at school, she’s looking after the hundreds of plants she owns!
Ms Avery loves being creative and is inspired by the unique nature of Western Australia! She loves teaching the arts where students have space to express themselves creatively. She empowers her students to utilise their strengths, be curious and learn through making mistakes. When not at school, she’s looking after the hundreds of plants she owns!
Allied Professionals
Mr Westmacott loves to help students learn new and exciting things at Aveley North Primary School and he especially loves how everyone is so helpful with one another. His favourite things to do at school is to play lots of games and have fun.
Mrs Connors moved to Perth from Ireland in 2009 with her husband and two sons. She loves working at Aveley North Primary School, helping to create a classroom environment where students have fun and enjoy learning.
Mrs Schelfhout has a passion for helping to create positive learning experiences and supporting students to reach their full potential.
Miss Clementson loves coming to work and having fun each day. I am passionate about helping students succeed.
Mrs Bell loves creating a fun and safe learning environment for all students. Her favourite thing to do in class is art and reading. When she is not at school she is spending quality time with her family.
Miss Camillo is passionate about providing positive experiences for students. She enjoys forming meaningful and constructive relationships with each of them and watching them grow and develop over the year.
Mrs Rozario is an enthusiastic team member who has a passion for teaching kids of all ages. She enjoys building good and constructive relationships with staff and children at school. She loves helping kids and making a difference in their lives.
Mrs Rozario is an enthusiastic team member who has a passion for teaching kids of all ages. She enjoys building good and constructive relationships with staff and children at school. She loves helping kids and making a difference in their lives.
Miss Hampshire is passionate about inclusivity and helping all students achieve their best and encouraging their love for learning.
I’m really passionate about helping students to thrive in positive learning environments. Helping them to develope skills to be lifelong learners. Believing that every student is capable of success.
Mrs Tran is an enthusiastic, fun-loving, positive team member who loves to watch kids grow and have fun.
Miss Boerma has a passion for working with students to encourage a love for learning and develop independent skills to help them achieve their personal best.
Elisha Herbert
Mrs Karada loves helping students in an inclusive school environment. She enjoys engaging students in playful learning games.
Mrs. Davis is on a mission to build confidence. She enjoys lifting others up, encouraging them to discover their own strengths, building confidence, and self-belief to shine brightly. When not in the classroom, she can be found cheering on her hockey-playing teens.
Miss Sebo is passionate about encouraging students to get through their busy day at school and help them to reach their very best. Providing patience and understanding for everyone’s needs to make students love coming to school, is something she cares for the most!
Mrs. Tenaglia is passionate about making learning both exciting and enjoyable for students. She enjoys getting to know everyone and assisting them in exploring new ideas. Beyond school she likes spending quality time with her family and supporting her favourite football team (the real football, played with the round ball!).
Coming from regional WA Mrs Forrester enjoys embracing the community spirit of Aveley North. She loves being part of a team that ensures all children have a fun and positive learning environment where they feel safe and welcome. When not at school you’ll find her in the garden, finishing one of her many projects or enjoying time with family.
Miss Raeside (Miss Rae) loves joking around with students and guiding students to reach their potential academically in all subjects. Her favourite subjects are Art and Literacy. When she is not school loves to spend time at the beach with music and her drawing books.
Mrs Bedford loves creating a fun learning experience for all of her students. She really enjoys doing art and craft and when she is not at school she is spending quality time with her little family.
Ms Anderson loves working as part of the Aveley North team as she believes it is the best place for students to learn and grow in a supportive environment.
Mrs Vinall is a fun-loving compassionate EA, who loves helping students reach their full potential and enjoys coming to school.
Mrs Falconer is kind, caring and creative and loves helping students to be their best self. Her favourite subjects are Art and Maths. She believes, ‘If you can believe it, you can do it!’ – Walt Disney.
Mrs Ballarine loves being a part of the Aveley North team! Her goal is to make each student she works with feel safe and supported in their learning environment. She loves getting to know the students, having a chat and a laugh and trying to keep up with the ‘lingo’!
Mr Campbell enjoys helping students learn in an inclusive and supportive environment. Working with all students to help them achieve their academic goals.
Mrs Garbutt feels blessed to be a part of such a wonderful team at Aveley North! She has a passion for helping students learn to read and write to achieve their personal best in an encouraging and positive environment.
Mrs Minus enjoys helping students learn in an inclusive school environment and understands the diverse needs of all students. She loves to travel and spend time with her family
Mrs Pethick loves working with students to create a fun, friendly and positive learning environment.
Mrs Shepherd loves creating a safe and positive learning environment for her students. She loves helping her students have fun while they are learning. Her favourite subjects are Literacy and Art.
Ms Saupold enjoys being creative, her favourite part of school is interacting with students and getting to know them. When she is not at school she loves creating memories with her family.
Mrs Dymock enjoys creating a fun, safe learning environment for her class. She is patient, passionate about student wellbeing and loves interacting with her kindy students and watching them grow.
Mrs Roshni Chawla is extremely passionate about students’ education and wellbeing, ensuring they feel safe and supported as they learn.
Mrs Rani is passionate about creating a safe and supportive learning environment, where each student can reach their full potential and become a lifelong learner.
Miss Ribbens loves to bring happiness and fun into the classroom. She is patient attentive and considerate of everyone’s feelings. Miss Ribbens enjoys interacting with students of all ages encouraging positive behaviour, fun and creativity.
Miss De Rizzo is passionate about helping students thrive, succeed and develop a genuine love for learning throughout their educational journey.
Mrs Nelson feels incredibly lucky to have a job that she loves in such a beautiful community. She believes in making a positive impact on every student’s life.