Staffing Update
Dear Families,
As we look ahead to an exciting 2026 school year, we are pleased to share our updated staffing arrangements. Our team remains committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, and high-quality learning environment for all students, and we are confident that the year ahead will be one of growth, innovation, and community.
This year, we celebrate the continued dedication of our returning staff. Their passion and professionalism remain at the heart of our school, and we thank them for the energy and expertise they bring into every classroom and program.
We are delighted to welcome several new team members to our school community in 2026. Each brings unique experience, talent, and enthusiasm, and we are excited for the positive contributions they will make.
- Rachael Goldring will return to COHR in Year 3/4 (Thursday and Friday)
- Ashlyn Reeves will share a class with Rachael in Year 3/4 (Monday to Wednesday)
- Donna Nugent will join the 5/6 team (Monday, Tuesday and Friday) and release Karen and Ilona for their Deputy Principal duties
Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our new staff. We look forward to the fresh perspectives and skills they will bring to our students and programs.
We are currently in the process of interviewing for the STEM and Learning Enhancement teacher and hope to be able to announce this shortly.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the staff members who have stepped into new leadership roles for 2026. Their willingness to grow, guide, and support our school community is deeply valued. These roles strengthen our programs, enhance collaboration, and help us continue to build a positive and thriving school culture.
Leadership and Positions of Responsibility
Parish Priest: Fr Raju
Principal: Aimee Gale
Deputy Principal: Karen Gosling (Monday and Friday) and Ilona Cetrola (Tuesday)
Religious Education Leader: Millie Hutchings (Friday)
Learning and Teaching Leader: Nicole Russell (Monday - Thursday)
Learning Diversity Leader: Silvana Pansino (Monday and Tuesday)
Wellbeing Leader: Jo Hunt (Monday)
Mental Health in Primary Schools Leader: Tanya Ticca (Tuesday and Thursday)
eLearning Leader: Shari Virgona (Friday)
Classroom Teachers
Prep N: Niki Andrinopoulos
1/2 SP: Shari Virgona (Monday to Thursday) and Silvana Pansino (Friday)
1/2 B: Luke Blain
3/4 RG: Ashlyn Reeves (Monday to Wednesday) and Rachael Goldring (Thursday and Friday)
3/4 G: Kim Goddard
5/6 CN: Ilona Cetrola (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) and Donna Nugent (Tuesday)
5/6 GN: Karen Gosling (Tuesday to Thursday) and Donna Nugent (Monday and Friday)
Specialist Teachers
Physical Education: Sue Tobin (Tuesday and Thursday)
LOTE - Italian: Silvana Pansino (Tuesday and Thursday)
Performing Arts: Millie Hutchings (Thursday and Friday)
Art and Library: Jo Hunt (Tuesday and Wednesday)
STEM: To be appointed
Learning Enhancement: To be appointed
Administration Staff
Rachel Bernardo (Tuesday to Thursday)
Sandra Counihan (Monday and Friday)
Learning Support Officers
Isabelle Georgalas (Monday to Friday)
Lorraine Hill (Monday to Friday)
Anna Giannikos (Monday to Thursday)
Catherine Colonnelli (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Carolyn Heil (Monday to Wednesday)
ICT Support
Vu Dinh (Tuesday)
We also take this opportunity to recognise and thank the staff members who are retiring or moving on to new opportunities in 2026. Their contributions have made a lasting impact on our school, and their dedication to students, families, and colleagues will be warmly remembered.
Thank you for your continued support as we prepare for another wonderful year of learning and connection. We can’t wait to see what 2026 brings!
Aimee Gale
Principal