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SMPS Family iNewsletter
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SMPS Family iNewsletter
Inspiring hearts and minds to thrive
2026 First Edition - Welcome Back
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25 Jan 2026
In this issue
Principal's Message
Principal’s Message, School Improvements, Newsletter Contents, New Year Link
The Learning Page
Introducing Our School Dog, Why A School Dog?, What Does This Role Look Like?, How Will Students Interact With Her?, Paw Patrol Students, Looking Ahead
The Wellbeing Page
Starting School, The first day of school, The first year of school, 10 tips to get ready for Prep
2026 Staff Line Up
Grade Structure and Staff 2026
Admin Team
Colin Mountney (Business Manager/Team Leader), Kirsty Reynolds (Office Administrator), Emma Meloni (Front Office), Zoe Danaher (Library Technician), Sean Cox (Facilities Maintenance Officer), Neel Lodhiya (IT Technician), Jo (First Aid)
2026 Prep
Prep A: Olivia Martin (Team Leader), Prep B: Baraa Hamandi, Prep C: Sarah Kelly, Prep D: Amy Davison
2026 Year 1
1A: Charlee Gough (Team Leader), 1B: Róisín Rea, 1C: Anna Kemper, 1D: Jake Mortimer/Orlaith Kenny
2026 Year 2
2A: Niamh Crowley (Team Leader), 2B: Shir Chi Sun, 2C: Emma Koundanis, 2D: Jemma Fritzlaff
2026 Year 3
3A: Jess Hobbs (Team Leader), 3B: Orlaith Flanagan, 3C: Lauren Lowe, 3D: Angela Murphy
2026 Year 4
4A: Alysse Pirovano (Team Leader), 4B: Nadeeka Pussalle, 4C: Miranda Fletcher
2026 Year 5
5A: Rebekah Antal (Team Leader), 5B: Cathy Prendergast, 5C: Bec Newman
2026 Year 6
6A: Megan Hartwick (Team Leader), 6B: Taylah Eddy, 6C: Emily West
Wellbeing/Learning Support Team
Lydia Keiffert (Speech Pathologist), Bhavana Sharma (Learning Support Officer - LSO), Mia Stovell (Learning Support Officer - LSO), Parul Agrawal (Learning Support Officer - LSO), Rasmita Sahu (Learning Support Officer - LSO), Sam Whadcock (Learning Support Officer - LSO), Siobhan Murphy (Learning Support Officer - LSO), Sonia Singh (Learning Support Officer - LSO), Nina Sepahpour (Learning Support Officer - LSO)
Specialists
Mixed Specialist: Sam McGee (Team Leader), Physical Education: Ryder Smith, Music: Paul Creasey, Visual Arts: Phoebe Katos, Mandarin: Sam Kong, Intervention/Mixed Specialist: Niamh Shaughnessy
Leadership Team
Principal: Noel Creece, Assistant Principal: Callum Freel, Assistant Principal: Maddy Morrison (Curriculum and Learning), Leading Teacher: Ciona Cox (Wellbeing, Disabilities and Inclusion), Learning Specialist: Jen Davies (Mental Health in Primary Schools), Learning Specialist: Orlaith Kenny (Coaching and Development), School Dog: Clover
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