Meet Our Staff
Rebecca Mennie - Learning Diversity Coordinator
Favourite Pastime: Spendign time with my three boys and my mini schnauzer, Scout, snorkelling and bush walking.
Favourite Food: Apple pie, choritzo and haloumi.
Favourite Holiday Destination: Exmouth.
Favourite Sporting Team: Australian Netball Diamonds.
What are you most looking forward to about working at St Helena's Catholic Primary School: I am most looking forward to working together as a team, with staff, parents and specialists to support students to be avid, enthusiastic learners who want to come to school.
Sharna McKinlay - Pre-Primary Teacher
Favourite Pastime: Going on coast walks, the beach and spending time with friends and family.
Favourite Food: My Nonna's homemade gnocchi.
Favourite Holiday Destination: Bali.
Favourite Sporting Team: I don't have one.
What are you most looking forward to about working at St Helena's Catholic Primary School: Being part of a new school community, getting to know all of the staff and students at St Helena's and having lots of fun with my students!
Kate O'Callaghan - Year 3 Teacher
Favourite Pastime: Running.
Favourite Food: Chicken curry.
Favourite Holiday Destination: Greece.
Favourite Sporting Team: Collingwood Magpies.
What are you most looking forward to about working at St Helena's Catholic Primary School: Working with the amazing staff and students and being a part of the school community.
Brianna Alsop - Year 5 Teacher
Favourite Pastime: Listening to Katy Perry songs.
Favourite Food: Acai bowls.
Favourite Holiday Destination: Exmouth.
Favourite Sporting Team: Fremantle Dockers.
What are you most looking forward to about working at St Helena's Catholic Primary School: I love being part of a team and working together for a common goal, the learning of our students. I am looking forward to meeting and connecting with families and staff.
Alix Fitzgerald - Year 5 Teacher
Favourite Pastime: Exercising, cooking and baking.
Favourite Food: Pizza.
Favourite Holiday Destination: Marbella.
Favourite Sporting Team: Ireland.
What are you most looking forward to about working at St Helena's Catholic Primary School: Making new friends and work colleagues, learning new programs, learning new strategies and helpful tips from other teachers and staff. Building a rapport with the students and watching them grow and develop throughout the year.
Kaylene Bederson - Year 6 Teacher
Favourite Pastime: Reading and baking.
Favourite Food: Tacos.
Favourite Holiday Destination: Disney World.
Favourite Sporting Team: Liverpool FC.
What are you most looking forward to about working at St Helena's Catholic Primary School: Collaboration between staff and open to new experiences.
Hector Navarro - Music Teacher
Favourite Pastime: Spending time with my family, playing video games.
Favourite Food: Paella.
Favourite Holiday Destination: Culebra, Puerto Rico.
Favourite Sporting Team: I don't really follow team sports.
What are you most looking forward to about working at St Helena's Catholic Primary School: I look forward to being a useful member of the school, contributing to the success of our students and the school as a whole.
Ella Simkin - Special Needs EA
Favourite Pastime: Playing netball.
Favourite Food:Chocolate.
Favourite Holiday Destination: Kalbarri.
Favourite Sporting Team: North Melbourne.
What are you most looking forward to about working at St Helena's Catholic Primary School: Getting to know all the staff and students at the school.
Karen Whittaker - Special Needs Education Assistant
Favourite Pastime: Listening to music, watching bands and watching movies.
Favourite Food: Indian, Italian and other foods from other countries.
Favourite Holiday Destination: Singapore.
Favourite Sporting Team: Fremantle Dockers.
What are you most looking forward to about working at St Helena's Catholic Primary School: Giving back to the community by helping children reach their goals. Meeting other new staff and forming new friendships.
Wanda Thompson - Special Needs EA
Favourite Pastime: Walking in the forest.
Favourite Food: Seafood.
Favourite Holiday Destination: Bali.
Favourite Sporting Team: St Kilda Football Club.
What are you most looking forward to about working at St Helena's Catholic Primary School: Meeting the students and families and working with the staff.