Mount Kuring-gai Public School

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Telephone02 9457 9088

Emailmtkuringga-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Our staff

Get to know our school staff. We're all here to help.

Our professional, university-educated teachers encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. They maintain the highest integrity and concern for your child’s wellbeing.

The principal is responsible for the educational leadership and management of our school. If you would like to speak to the principal, please contact us to make an appointment.

Our school administrative staff can answer inquiries or direct you to the appropriate staff member for help.

2025 Staff

Executive and Administrative Staff

Principal - Mrs Greta Hughes

Assistant Principal (AP K-3 rel.) - Mrs Bianca Els leads Early Stage 1 (Kindergarten), Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2)  and shares Year 3 with the AP 3-6.

Assistant Principal (AP 3-6) - Mrs Emma Veldon Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4) and Stage 3 (Years 5 & 6).

Assistant Principal Curriculum & Instruction (AP C&I) -Mrs Belinda Murray

School Administration Manager (SAM) - Mrs Tania Fogden

School Administration Officer (SAO) - Mrs Michelle Pauly (Thurs & Fri)

General Assistant (GA) - Mr Cameron Bezer (casual days)

School Counsellor (SC) - Ms Melissa Kostrin (every second Wednesday)

Teaching Staff 

K/1HW - Mrs Amanda Harvey (M, W, Th & F) and Ms Bridie Wakefield (Tues)

1/2T - Mr Jeff Tapping

2/3E -  Mrs Bianca Els (K-3 AP)

3/4V -  Mrs Emma Veldon (3-6 AP)

5/6F - Miss Marnie Finch

5/6S - Mrs Suzie Steel

Specialist Teachers

AP C&I - Mrs Belinda Murray

Learning Support - Dr Shiona Shiu (Tues & Wed mornings and Thurs full day)

Release from Face to Face (RFF) & incl. Physical Education - Mrs Carla Todd (Tues, Thurs & Fri)

RFF & Executive Release - Ms Bridie Wakefield (Fri)

Library RFF - Mrs Darcy Macri (Tues, Wed & Thurs)

Support Staff 

Student Learning Support Officers (SLSOs) provide support to students and teachers to enhance access to the curriculum.

SLSO - Ms Anne Maksoud (Mon-Thurs mornings)

SLSO - Miss Liana Jensen (Tues, Thurs & Fri)

 

Casual Staff 

We are supported by a group of dedicated professionals who cover our reguar staff when on leave. 

Education & Admin Students 

We provide opportunities for vocational students training to work in schools, to complete practical experiences with us. These individuals will have appropriate checks reviewed, such the Working With Children Check (WWCC), prior to commencing their practicum experiences with us.