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About Us

Principals Message

It is with great pride and excitement that I welcome you to Pearcedale Primary School — a place where every child is known, valued, and supported.

At Pearcedale, we believe in the power of strong partnerships between home and school. Working closely with families and the wider community allows us to build a positive, inclusive culture where students feel safe, connected, and motivated to achieve their personal best.

Our dedicated and passionate staff are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based teaching. We set high expectations for all learners and take pride in our focus on explicit instruction, responsive teaching, and supporting the growth of the whole child.

Beyond the classroom, we offer a wide range of opportunities for students to pursue their interests, take on leadership roles, and develop essential life skills that will serve them well into the future.

I warmly invite you to visit our school — meet our students, see our learning in action, and experience the welcoming spirit that makes Pearcedale Primary so special.

I look forward to working together to support your child’s journey through their primary school years.

Warm regards,

Simon Anderson

Principal

Mr Simon Anderson

Our Values

At Pearcedale Primary School we have a set of four core Values which are embraced by the community as they can be used both within and beyond the school gates.

Respect

At Pearcedale Primary School, Respect means treating others the way we would like to be treated. It’s about valuing ourselves, others, and our school community through our words, actions, and attitudes.

What Respect Means to Us:

  • Being kind, fair, and inclusive
  • Listening to others and valuing different opinions
  • Taking care of school property and the environment
  • Showing gratitude and good manners
  • Accepting and celebrating diversity

How We See Respect in Our School:

  • Students using polite language and actively listening to teachers and peers
  • Classrooms where everyone feels included, heard, and valued
  • Caring for our learning spaces, grounds, and shared equipment
  • Older students role-modelling respectful behaviour for younger peers
  • Building strong relationships based on trust, honesty, and mutual understanding

Respect helps build a positive and connected school where everyone feels a sense of belonging and pride.

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Courage

At Pearcedale Primary School, Courage means being brave enough to try new things, speak up for what is right, and face challenges with confidence and resilience. It’s about having the strength to step outside our comfort zone – even when things feel difficult or uncertain.

What Courage Means to Us:

  • Standing up for ourselves and others
  • Trying our best, even when we’re unsure or afraid of making mistakes
  • Being honest, even when it’s hard
  • Taking positive risks in our learning and personal growth

How We See Courage in Our School:

  • Students sharing ideas in class, even when they feel nervous
  • Friendships being repaired through honest and respectful conversations
  • Children giving new activities a go – whether it’s a school performance, a sports team, or a leadership role
  • Staff and students showing resilience when faced with setbacks or change

Encouraging a safe and supportive environment where everyone feels confident to be themselves

Aspire

At Pearcedale Primary School, Aspire means striving to be the best we can be—academically, socially, and personally. It’s about setting high goals, showing determination, and always looking for ways to grow and improve.

What Aspire Means to Us:

  • Believing in ourselves and our potential
  • Aiming high and working hard to achieve our goals
  • Embracing challenges and seeing mistakes as opportunities to learn
  • Being motivated, curious, and eager to try new things

How We See Aspire in Our School:

  • Students setting personal learning goals and celebrating their progress
  • Staff encouraging high expectations and supporting every student to succeed
  • Classrooms filled with a growth mindset culture—“I can’t do it yet
  • Recognition of effort, resilience, and personal improvement
  • Opportunities for students to lead, take initiative, and pursue their passions

Aspire is one of the key values that shapes our school culture and helps every member of our community reach their full potential.

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Safe

At Pearcedale Primary School, being Safe means looking after ourselves, others, and our environment so everyone can learn and play in a positive, caring space. Safety is about both physical wellbeing and emotional security—feeling respected, valued, and supported every day.

What Safe Means to Us:

  • Making choices that protect ourselves and others
  • Treating people kindly and respectfully
  • Following rules and expectations to keep everyone out of harm’s way
  • Speaking up when something doesn’t feel right
  • Taking care of our bodies, minds, and school spaces

How We See Safe in Our School:

  • Students using kind words and actions in the yard and classroom
  • Teachers fostering inclusive, supportive learning environments
  • Clear routines, expectations, and supervision that promote physical safety
  • Wellbeing programs that teach resilience, empathy, and emotional regulation
  • Students confidently reporting issues and knowing trusted adults will help

Safety is the foundation of a strong school community – when we all feel safe, we can thrive.

Meet Our Teachers

Administration

Simon Anderson

Principal

Heidi McDonough

Assistant Principal

Catherine Hilton

Assistant Principal

Aleesha Wood

Learning Specialist

Rick Damiano

Learning Specialist

Rachel Jessep

Learning Specialist

Office

Donna Holland

Business Manager

Annette Jones

Admin/Finance

Bernie Thornton

Admin/Student Finance

Chantelle Bicknell

Admin/Student Finance

Sam Grieves

Admin

Foundation

Katie Davies

Team Leader

Brooke Moffatt

Teacher

Donna Cartwright

Teacher

Emily Hunter

Teacher

Year 1

Melissa Roser

Team Leader

Neva Hamblin / Alice Ussher

Teacher

Bianca House

Teacher

Andrina MacDonald

Teacher

Year 2

Katrina Smith

Team Leader

Liz Hale / Kate Edwards

Teacher

Ben Wilkinson

Teacher

Year 3

Dillon Duncan

Team Leader

Ashleigh Simpson / Hannah Cleary

Teacher

Zoe Bolger

Teacher

Kristina Mellady

Teacher

Year 4

Brooke Bazley

Team Leader

Sarah Donovan / Connie Can Leeuwen

Teacher

Christina Bretherton / Rick Damiano

Teacher

Niall Shearer

Teacher

Year 5

Lukas Brockley

Team Leader

Renee Holman

Teacher

Kristyn Price

Teacher

Michelle Shreeve

Teacher

Year 6

Amanda Dunkley

Team Leader

Becc Savage / Aleesha Wood

Teacher

Rohan Bleeker

Teacher

Craig Hodges

Teacher

Specialist Teachers

Kerry Kingham

Visual Arts

Josh McCormick

Performing Arts

Nadene Kick

Lote (Auslan) / Visual Arts

Carmel Monitto

Lote (Auslan)

Josh Simpson

Sport & PE

Warren Tilmanis

STEM / Sport & PE

Carolyn French

STEM

Student Support

Sam Grieves

School Nurse

Remey Mason

Library Assistant

Mark Goodrich

School Maintenance

Laura Matheson

Tutoring Program

Rachel Jessep

Wellbeing

Facility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

Jill Whitehead

Facility Coordinator

Simone Stevenson

Remey Mason

Megan Culton

Melanie Lawrence

Erin Hoffrichter

Education Support (Integration)

Kerri Rowe

Team Leader

Aiden Finn

Hannah Hemley

Jackson Dicuonzo

Karyn Leslie

Kaylee Spooner

Lesa Brew

Lisa Webster

Ray Featonby

Renee Gray