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

On behalf of all our dedicated staff at Punchbowl Public School, welcome to our school.

At Punchbowl Public School we strive for high standards in all that we do. Our teachers are committed to support and deliver the best outcomes for our students whatever the challenges we face in these changing times. We provide high quality education and wellbeing practices at our school, with teachers who are passionate and have a high level of expertise.

We are proud of our reputation as a leading provider of primary education in the local area and our success in helping students achieve excellent results throughout their time with us. Our passion is demonstrated by our preschool being rated as exceeding the National Quality Standards through to the confident learners and leaders that leave us following their year 6 education.

Our school welcomes students, families, and community members from all cultural backgrounds and we appreciate difference and diversity. We aim to provide a responsive and culturally inclusive learning environment that benefits all students.

No matter when your child commences at Punchbowl Public School, your child will be provided with a vast array of quality learning programs that have been developed to assist each child to reach their full potential. We actively seek out programs that are research based and are proven to lift the learning outcomes of your child, including our High potential and Gifted students.

Our Punchbowl Public School teachers are expert practitioners in their field and have been carefully selected and then strategically placed to assist learning that is challenging and delivered to suit the needs of your child.

Thank you for considering our school and I hope to meet you soon to begin your PPS journey.

Donna McGeary, Principal

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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.

Leadership Team

Principal - Mrs McGeary

Deputy Principal Student and Community Engagement - Mrs Kontakos

Deputy Principal K to Year 2 - Mrs Robinson

Deputy Principal Year 3 - Year 6 - Mr Potten

Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction -Miss Birgin

Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction - Mrs Brisigotti

Assistant Principal Inclusive Education - Mr Shearer

Assistant Principal Preschool - Mrs Burmuzovski

Assistant Principal Early Stage 1 - Miss Alkiviadou

Assistant Principal Stage 1 - Miss Williams

Assistant Principal Stage 2 - Mrs Iriarte

Assistant Principal Stage 3 - Mr O'Connor

Early Stage 1

Miss Alkiviadou

Miss Arthur

Mrs Fitzgerald

Mrs Ngyuen and Miss Thompson

Stage 1

Miss Williams

Mrs Gibbs and Mrs Farrugia

Miss Hanouf

Mr Noshie

Mrs Young

Miss Campbell

Mr Tasker

Stage 2

Mrs Iriarte

Mrs Reslan and Mrs Karnib

Mr Stivaktas

Miss Hajaid

Ms Adlouni

Stage 3

Ms Adlouni

Miss Cain

Mrs Simundza

Miss Crawford

Mr O’Connor

Support Classes

Mr Shearer

Mrs Xiros

Community Language Teachers

Ms Awada

Mrs Roffael

Library

Genius Hour

Mrs Matthews

Mrs Yasin

Learning and Support Teachers

Mrs Willoughby

Mrs Wassif

Mrs Vuong

Mrs Spiropoulous

Mrs Joseph

English as a second language or dialect

Ms Ho

Ms Trad

Mrs Nassou

Mrs Cooney

Preschool

Mrs Burmuzovski

Mrs Rogers

Mrs Seppelt

Mrs Theodorakopoulos

Early Intervention

Mrs Abou-Haidar

Mrs Milner

Miss Plummer

Mrs Rogers

The School Administrative and Support staff team includes several key roles that keep the school running smoothly and support teaching and learning every day.

At Punchbowl Public School this team led by Mrs Doolan our School Administrative Manager (SAM) and includes:

School Administrative Officers (SAOs): Work in the front office handling enrolments, attendance, finance, communication and parent inquiries.

School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs): Assist teachers by supporting students with additional learning or wellbeing needs in classrooms and playgrounds.

General Assistant (GA): Maintains the school grounds, facilities and equipment to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.

Library Assistant: Supports the library program by managing resources and assisting students with borrowing and research.

Community Liaison Officer (CLO) or SaCC Facilitator: Strengthens school–family partnerships and coordinates community programs.