From the  Principal 

There is still movement in our 2025 student numbers with families joining the school and some who are leaving over the next few weeks. At this stage we have planned our workforce based on 579 students. We are planning for 26 classes at this stage.

Further details will be shared with our families prior to the end of term in line with DET approved practises.

STAFFING

We welcome Amanda Miller to the role of Assistant Principal in 2025 with the job to be formally advertised in term 1 next year. Additionally, we welcome Genevieve Murtagh to the role of Acting Learning Specialist for 2025.

Six further teaching positions have been advertised and confirmed.

CONGRATULATIONS

We would like to welcome (back) the following teachers and education support to Carnegie PS to 2025.

• Penelope Bradley, current Grade 1 teacher
• Melinda Evans (NEW) comes from St Bernadette’s PS. She has a graduate Certificate of Education in Learning Difficulties . A highly experienced  teacher, she will bring an understanding of the Science of Learning and explicit instruction, with a knowledge of Individual student learning needs. We welcome her to Carnegie PS.
• Angus McCracken, current Grade 6 teacher
• Georgia Lydeamore NEW graduate, current ES 
• Faisal Suryadi, current Grade 5 teacher
• Jane Lavery, current CRT and is well known to our school community  who has worked across all year levels at CPS.
• Devina Praiwi, current ES for another year at CPS

FAREWELL JEN SPATARO

We are both proud and a little saddened to announce that Jen Spataro will be leaving CPS (for a 2-year term) as she embarks on an exciting new journey with Melbourne University. In her new role, she will be working to expand the Mental Health initiative across DET Victorian schools—a crucial endeavour that reflects her commitment to student well-being.

Jen started her career with us in 2017 as a CRT while balancing motherhood and her Master’s studies. Her passion for creating meaningful relationships in the classroom was evident early on, as she introduced and modelled Circle Time, an invaluable practice that fostered connection and relational learning. This approach has had a lasting impact on our school, with students’ social and emotional well-being placed firmly at the centre of our educational approach.

Throughout her time at Carnegie, Jen worked with many teachers, forming close partnerships and building a supportive community. Her collaborative spirit shone through her friendships with Anna (together dubbed "work wives"), as well as Sue Mc McGregor, Jess Langson, and most recently, Emma Whitby, Allison Fisher, and the Grade 4 team. This year, she worked closely with Liz, further developing her understanding of the Disability Inclusion process and deepening her knowledge and promoting and implementing our school’s well-being initiatives.

The leadership team has been privileged to watch Jen thrive, demonstrating diligence and a commitment to learning and improvement that has benefited our school community. Her dedication to supporting students with special needs, her effective liaison with families, and her detailed documentation are just some of the many contributions that will be missed.

We will certainly feel the loss of her presence and expertise, but we couldn’t be happier for Jen as she takes this well-deserved next step. We wish her every success in her new role and hope that one day we might have the pleasure of welcoming her back.

With Gratitude

Karen Roberts

 I wish to acknowledge the traditional owners of

 the lands on which this is being read and pay my respects to elders past present and emerging. I wish to acknowledge our First Nations people and pay respects to them. I note further that these lands were never ceded and are, and always will be, Aboriginal Lands.