Stage 1 Teaching Staff
Getting to know our staff
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.
Our staff bring enthusiasm and experience in readiness to take on new educational challenges. Our teaching and non-teaching staff strive to meet the individual learning, welfare and social needs of the students in our care on a daily basis.
Orange is a prosperous regional city 260 km west of Sydney making it an ideal choice for families and those wishing to work in a highly professional educational network.
Executive team
Ms Philippa Hughes Relieving Principal
Ms Tasmin Westgeest Relieving Deputy Principal
Assistant Principals
Ms Nadine McAllister (Support)
Ms Carolyn Priest (ES1)
Mrs Kate Currall (Stage 1)
Mrs Sally Bale (Rel. Stage 2)
Mr Mitchell Allen (Stage 3)
Administration team
Mrs Michelle Gander, School Administrative Manager
School Administrative Officers
Ms Emma Morley
Ms Kim Savage
Ms Carmel Saltwell Business Manager
Mrs Nicole Selwood Community Liaison
Teaching Faculty
Classroom Teachers
KGL Mrs Eliza Gilbert and Miss Maddie Lisle
KS Miss Lauren Swiatiwsky
KP Ms Carolyn Priest
KW Miss Courtney Wiltshire
1H Mrs Kelly Hickey
1M Mrs Katie McGrath
1W Mrs Diane White
2C Mrs Kate Currall
2H Miss Matilda Hubbard
2T Mrs Cindy Tom
2U Mrs Jodi Urban
3B Miss Nicole Blandford
3G Mrs Emily Ivins and Mrs Rochelle Goninan
3V Miss Jayde Van Gestel
4B Mrs Sally Bale
4L Mr Greg Lee
4S Mr Sam Sellars
5B Miss Sam Barker
5K Mr Michael Kelly
5/6A Mr Mitchell Allen
6J Miss Lisa Joyce
6LF Miss Ai Chih Lim and Mr Hugh Fitter
K/2W Support Miss Nadine McAllister
2/6L Support Mr Austen Logan
3/6T Aqua Support Ms Kirstie Tyerman
Library
Ms Carol Smithers
Ms Kim Savage
Support Team
Ms Shannon Weekes School Counsellor
Ms Lisa Doherty Learning and Support Teacher
Ms Alison Eaton Learning and Support AP (Rel.)
Ms Amanda Miekle Home School Liaison Officer
Ms Louise Gregson Out of Home Care Officer
Technology Support
Mr John Doherty
School Learning Support Officer
Mrs Danielle Morris
Mrs Timmy Dhatt
Mrs Sadaf Khalid
Mrs Kristy Walker
Mrs Jasmine Wallbank
Miss Kate Walker
Miss Rachel McLennan
Mr Oscar Savage
Mrs Taylor Knight
Maintenance and Grounds
General Assistant Mr Darryl Wright and Mr Larry Pitts
Want to join our dedicated team?
Bletchington Public School offers a friendly and inspiring working environment for approximately 40 employees including teaching, support, administrative and maintenance staff.
Our school provides a vibrant learning environment for over 600 students where educators can professionally develop their craft with the resources of the NSW Department of Education.
All enquires regarding what you can offer our school can be made to bletchingt-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au