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
We are thrilled to welcome you to our school. At Gardeners Road Public School, our core values of kindness, responsibility, resilience and success guide everything we do. These values help us create a friendly and inclusive place where every student feels they belong and is inspired to achieve their personal best.
Our school community is supportive and welcoming. Students, families, and staff all work together to make sure every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We believe that when we support each other, great things happen.
We warmly invite you to be part of the Gardeners Road family. Whether you’re new to our school or have been with us for some time, there’s a place for you here. Please take a moment to explore our website, and we encourage you to visit us in person to see how, together, we can support every student in reaching their full potential.
Diane Bambridge- Gardeners Road Public School Principal
Executive Staff
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.
- Ms Raquel Grammat- Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support
- Ms Rana Straker- Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction
- Mr Dimitri Adamou- Assistant Principal Early Stage 1
- Ms Dorothea Gargoulakis- Assistant Principal Stage 1
- Ms Betty Thomas- Assistant Principal Stage 2
- Ms Nicole Vlahos- Assistant Principal Stage 3
- Ms Brodie Westwood- Assistant Principal Inclusion and Support
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.
- KA- Laura Kneller and Dimitri Adamou (Assistant Principal)
- KY- Yasmine Ali
- 1F- Benjamin Fely
- 1R- Carly Robins
- 1/2P- Tayla Powney
- 2G- Dorothea Gargoulakis (Assistant Principal)
- 2M- Angela McAneney
- 3/4B- Julie Brennan
- 3/4D- Daniel Donnelly
- 3/4G- Linda Grivas
- 3/4H- Tegan Hole
- 3/4T- Betty Thomas (Assistant Principal)
- 5/6N- Nicole Newson
- 5/6R- Pascal Rueger
- 5/6V- Nicole Vlahos (Assistant Principal)
- SC Orange- Hayden Smith
- SC Yellow- Ashlin Krishan
- SC Green- Lauren Jordan and Alana Locke
- SC Pink- Haydn Dwyer
- SC Red- Pia Glenn
- SC Purple- Wendy Fox
- SC Blue- Jessica Fallah
- School Librarian- Samantha Saia and Kyra Charalambu
- Greek Language Teacher- Andrea Makis
- Physical Education Teacher- Bree O'Dwyer
School Learning and Support Officers
Our School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs) support student learning, wellbeing, and inclusion. Working closely with teachers, they provide personalised support so every child can participate fully in school life at Gardeners Road.
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Greer Kleinert
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Blake Weymouth
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Eva Tsaccounis
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Diana Saba
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Blaise Steel
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Fiona Armstrong
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Gana Dorj
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Shweta Yadav
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Samira Srouji
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Seta Gomez
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Kelli Knight Waddell
Learning and Support Staff
Our EAL/D and Learning and Support staff guide student wellbeing, learning needs, and inclusion. They work closely with teachers to make personalised adjustments so that each child can fully participate in school life. We are committed to making our school welcoming and accessible for every student.
- Pamela Georgoulas
- Ani Peet
- Keren Meck
- Julie Hunt
- Elizabeth Semple
- Mary Peninton
- Sunsun Lei
- Kathryn Dunn (Wednesday-Friday)
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.
- Irene Klazoglou (School Administration Manager)
- Wendy Yates (School Administration Officer)
- Madeleine Grimmond (School Administration Officer-Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday)
- Janina Ingster (School Administration Officer-Friday)
- Georgia Vourvahakis (School Administration Officer)
- Bruno Nedanovski (General Manager)
Have a question for our principal or teachers?
Our friendly office team can help you get in touch.