Dear Parents and Friends of DPS,

As we come to the end of a wonderful year, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our entire school community. To our dedicated staff—thank you for your hard work, passion, and unwavering commitment to our students. To our parents—your continued support, partnership, and trust mean so much. And to our students—your enthusiasm, curiosity, and kindness make our school a truly special place. Thankyou to our volunteers, Hope Mentors, Parenta and Friends Group, and School Councillors.

Staffing for 2026

Jarod Ryan - Principal

Julia Bay - Assistant Principal

Niky Corfios - Assistant Principal

Andrew Johnson – Leading Teacher - Mental Health Wellbeing Leader

Bradley Simpson- Leading Teacher STEM/ Data

Diane Meilak - Junior School Literacy Learning Specialist

Lillie Powell – Senior School Literacy Learning Specialist

Brent Granger – Junior School Numeracy Learning Specialist

Nathan Watson – Senior School Numeracy Learning Specialist

Natalie Pike – Business Manager

Rebecca Rolfe – Office Manager

Zhara Mellor - Office Assistant

Level	Leader
Prep	Jessica White (PW)	Caitlin Wightman (PC)	Millie Edwards (PE)
1	Brent Granger (1G)	Shona Misso (1M)	Summer Scott (1S)
2	Diane Meilak (2M)	Mei Sng (2S)	Gabe Trevan (2T)
3	Lillie Ryan (3R)	Joy Lai (3J)	Taneisha Fredericks (3F)
4	Rana El-bay (4E)	Hannah Stagoll (4S)	Julia Di Cosmo (4D)	Brett Tomsett (4T)
5	Lisa Foster (5F)	Sam O’Bryan (5O)	Jac Holzer (5H)	Sarah Bayliss (5B)
6	Nathan Watson (LS)	Mrs Vanessa Keen (6K)	Georgia Redfern (6R)	Sara Hamilton 3 days Jayne Hill 2 days (6H)
STEM	Brad Simpson (LT)		Andrew Johnson (LT)
Physical Education		Martin Spinks	Andrew Johnson (LT)
LOTE		Rida Su	Tracey Baxter
Art		Marika Quinonero	Tracey Baxter
Performing Arts		Kathey Coumaros
MHWL		Andrew Johnson
EAL		Mary Scopas (3 days)
Groundsman	Mick Tolliday

As we approach the end of the year, we bid farewell and thank the following staff who are leaving us; Tom Wood-Burgess, Marissa Curtolo, Sarah Pike, Anthony Kelly, Ashleigh White, Madison Francis and Rikki Murphy. We would also like to thank George Longinidis who has supported the school in various roles in 2025. Goerge will continue to support the school as a casual relief teacher.

To our graduating Level 6 cohort, congratulations on reaching this milestone! We are incredibly proud of each of you. As you move on to secondary school, we wish you every success in the next stage of your learning journey. May you continue to grow, achieve, and shine. Remember, you will always be part of our school family.

Thank you to all families who were able to make it to the 2025 End of Year Concert. The students performed beautifully as we celebrated the start of Summer and the holiday period. Thank you, Mr Simpson, Mrs Coumaros, Mrs Quinonero, Mrs Pike for your help in putting this day together. At the concert, we announced the inaugural winners of the House Cup. Thank you to Mr Wood Burgess and Mr Spinks for building house spirit throughout 2025.

At the End of Year Concert, we also announced the 2026 School Captains. Congratulations to Anna O, Mary Z, Caleb F and Maksym S. I look forward to working with you all next year. For all aspirant leaders of the school, more opportunities will be on offer in the new year.

We are already excited for what 2026 will bring. With new learning opportunities, community events, and continued growth, next year promises to be full of possibility. We look forward to welcoming everyone back, refreshed and ready for another fantastic year.

Thank you once again for making this year memorable. Wishing all our families a safe, restful, and joyful break.

Determination Pride Success

Jarod Ryan

Acting Principal

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