Staff News

New Staff

We are excited to introduce you to our wonderful new staff:

Renae Simpson: Teaching 302 on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Keely Lyons: Teaching 1405 on Fridays and 1406 on Mondays and Tuesdays

Brianna Hockley: Teaching 1305 on Thursdays and Fridays and 1306 on Wednesdays

Katie Hoppo: Teaching 301 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Grace Sodeman: Teaching Performing Arts to all students

Autism Inclusion Teacher

This year, an Autism Inclusion Teacher has been appointed in every public primary school. This is a new, nation-leading initiative that aims to build educator understanding and knowledge around supporting autistic children and young people. 

We are excited to share with you that Alison Warner has been appointed to this role at GPS. Alison will be working in this role 1 day per week (in line with the funding received for this initiative), teaching in 302 two days per week, and supporting the Leadership team 1 day per week in a Coordinator position.

It is anticipated that Autism Inclusion Teachers will first build their own teaching expertise, knowledge and understanding of autism through engaging in formal learning offerings and participation in the Autism Inclusion Teacher networks. To improve knowledge and practice across the school, Autism Inclusion Teachers will then be encouraged to share their learnings and resources with their colleagues to utilise in teaching autistic children and young people in their own classes.

For more information, visit https://www.education.sa.gov.au/parents-and-families/health-and-disability-support/improving-support-children-and-students-autism 

Staff List

Please find a list of our class teachers and key staff below:

Baby News!

Congratulations to Shenae Trotter on the birth of her baby girl, Addison Lee. Shenae will be on maternity leave this year.