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
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome to Riverbank Public School! We are excited to have you join our school community as your child embarks on this important and rewarding journey in their education.
Since opening our doors in Term 1 of 2015, Riverbank Public School has maintained a strong emphasis on high expectations and outstanding teaching and learning programs. Our commitment to ongoing professional learning for our staff ensures that we provide a nurturing and challenging environment for all our students.
Our Quality Teaching Framework and rich curriculum content foster engaged and effective learning experiences. Collaborative planning and decision-making, along with distributed instructional leadership practices, are key features of our school. As part of The Ponds Learning Community, we focus on developing quality Literacy and Numeracy programs while integrating technology to support and engage our students.
With a student population of 2,180, 89% of whom have a language background other than English, we are proud to offer a holistic and inclusive approach to education. Our four multi-categorical support classes and strong student wellbeing programs ensure that every child is valued and supported.
Our Restorative Practice Framework establishes a common language and practices that build respectful relationships and foster effective communication among students, staff, parents, and the wider community. We cherish our strong partnerships with the P&C, parents, and local community members, as your involvement is vital to the success of our students.
At Riverbank, we encourage participation in all aspects of school life. Parents are valued as true partners in their children’s education, contributing their energy, time, and expertise to enrich our school community. We believe that all students should have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes necessary to become reflective, self-sufficient, and self-motivated lifelong learners.
Our school year is filled with major highlights and special events, which we celebrate together as a community. Alongside these, we aim to provide daily moments of achievement—whether it’s mastering a new concept, improving a skill, or simply feeling proud of their efforts. These highlights are celebrated with classmates, teachers, and families.
The school’s motto, “Learning to Live, Living to Learn,” reinforces our commitment to a broad and enriching curriculum that not only focuses on literacy and numeracy skills but also on the social and emotional wellbeing of our students, all while respecting the richness of our culturally diverse community.
I look forward to welcoming you to Riverbank Public School and supporting you and your child as you become part of our vibrant school community.
Yours sincerely,
Jeanie Brown
Principal of Riverbank 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 - Mrs Jeanie Brown
Deputy Principal - Mrs Stephanie Lambert
Deputy Principal - Mr Ben Cain
Deputy Principal - Mrs Angela Hannigan (Relieving)
Deputy Principal - Mrs Jessica Muir (Relieving)
Deputy Principal - Mr Nathan Lee (Relieving)
Assistant Principals
Kindergarten - Miss Catherine Wing
Year 1 - Mrs Claire Lamont (Relieving)
Year 2 - Mr Luke Currie (Relieving)
Year 3 - Mr David Nestel
Year 4 – Mrs Larissa Jacobsen
Year 5 - Mr Nick Gray
Year 6 - Mr Jarad Lonsdale (Relieving)
Inclusive Education – Ms Stephanie Maher (Relieving)
Educational Support - Mrs Gina Griffiths
AP Curriculum - Mrs Lorrinda Winthrop
AP Curriculum - Mrs Jessica Beard
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.
Kindergarten
KA Mrs Sylvia Aboui
KB Mrs Niraj Bala
KC Mrs Charlotte Moon
KCW Mrs Ashleigh Chadid and Mrs Petra Watson
KF Mrs Madison Ford
KI Mrs Ashton Ili
KJS Mrs Elizabeth Jones and Mrs Jane Sebelic
KM Mrs Karyn McDonald
KR Miss Taylor Ryan
Year One
1A Miss Annalise Ahmad
1J Mrs Nikki Jelley
1K Miss Kaila Princena – White
1MD Mrs Michelle Matthews and Ms Deb Pearce
1OM Mrs Yasemin Ozluk and Mrs Marianne Freney
1P Miss Pearl Smith
1R Miss Rebecca Kennedy
1S Mrs Suzanne Margiotta
1W Mrs Melanie Wilson
Year Two
2A Miss Julia Antunac
2C Miss Chloe Reith
2D Mrs Daphne Donzow
2EJ Mrs Jacky Eades and Mrs Hilary Judge
2HB Mrs Ashleigh Honeybrook and Mrs Brittany Vella
2K Miss Tanya Kement
2L Mrs Chaitra Navaratnam Lena
2N Miss Selena Ng
2R Miss Amy Renshaw
2S Mrs Nicole Slater
Year Three
3A Miss Ashleigh Norsa
3C Mr Joshua Cramer
3D Miss Gina Dowsing
3G Miss Garnya Sirikaewnoppakun
3H Mrs Harpreet Kaur
3J Mrs Jaz Kement
3L Mrs Angela Luong
3N Miss Rabanni Narula
3R Mr Ben Ross
3S Miss Katharine Sparkes
Year Four
4B Mrs Sanjukta Banerji
4C Miss Ashleigh Cochrane
4G Miss Georgia Gunton
4H Mrs Hannah Russell
4J Mr Daniel Jung
4K Miss Navneet Khakh
4P Miss Debra Pearson
4R Mrs Eileen Rees
4S Miss Noni Saunders
4V Ms Verusha Pillay
4W Mrs Louise Worrall
Year Five
5A Miss Alyssa May
5B Mr Martin Boon
5C Mr Lachlan Ceh
5E Miss Samantha Evans
5G Miss Aastha Garg
5K Miss Jane Kim
5L Mrs Katrina Limnios
5M Miss Brooke Mancey
5MB Mrs Sharna MacMasters and Mrs Juanita Beazley
5R Miss Regina Shu
5S Mrs Sangeeta Sabnani
Year Six
6C Miss Therese Cusi
6D Miss Ashley Dennis
6G Miss Callista Gatt
6H Miss Lillian Campbell
6K Mrs Lauren Kassis
6L Mr Peter Lawrence
6M Miss Amelia Muffet
6MW Mrs Nikolina Matkovic and Mrs Courtney Warren
6N Miss Nadine Kimble
6S Miss Shubhika Dubey
6T Miss Tysha Suarez
6W Mr Wallace Chan
Inclusive Education
K-4S Ms Stephanie Maher
2-5D Mrs Louise Dalton
K-6M Miss Jaelyn Mashiah
1-4A Miss Claudia-Rose Allen
RFF Miss Sue-Ellen Waller
Release from face to face (RFF) teaching staff
Mrs Kate Martin
Mrs Michelle Rimmer
Ms Debra Harrison
Mrs Jane Sebelic
Mrs Claire Calabrese
Mrs Anna Loder
Mr Cameron Findley
Mrs Juanita Beazley
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
Ms Mel Ozluk
Mrs Christina Respecio
Ms Prachi Raichurkar
Educational Support Teachers
Mrs Leda Khaliqi
Mr Sean Conroy
Mrs Madhu Lata
Miss Katie Davis
Mrs Amy Bray
Mrs Vinish Pather
School Learning Support Officers
Miss Shelby Camilleri
Mrs Jaspreet Kaur
Miss Abi Workman
Miss Georgina Suprain
Mrs Kerrie Langley
Mrs Michelle McDonald
Mrs Rhiannon Smith
Miss Kristine Page
Miss Tanner Lelo
Miss Lara Oliva
Mrs Cassandra Talintyre
Miss Alanna Hecimovic
Mrs Tania Nothdurft
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.
Administrative
Business Manager – Mrs Jenny Newton and Mrs Sarah Springett
School Administration Manager - Mrs Jill Arundel
General Assistant - Mr Garry Charters
General Assistant- Mr Miles Arundel
School Administrative Officer - Mrs Joanne Smith
School Administrative Officer - Mrs Kylie Davoren
School Administrative Officer - Ms Leslee Bartle
School Administrative Officer - Ms Sue Reed
School Administrative Officer - Mrs Jenny Jenkins
School Administrative Officer - Mrs Belinda Messina
School Administrative Officer - Ms Carolyn Mitchell
School Administrative Officer - Mrs Angela Faulkner
School Administrative Officer - Mrs Tegan Mitchell
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Additional learning support
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Stories and highlights
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