Sacred Heart Primary School Newsletter

Meet Our Staff

Leadership Team and Administration

 

Pauline Hindson - Principal

  1. How long have you been with Sacred Heart? This is my 6th year at SH.
  2. What is your favourite thing about your job? I think the first day of the year is my favourite thing. Watching everyone come through the doors ready for the new year and all the excitement it brings. 
  3. Any kids/pets? I have 4 children and 3 grandchildren.
  4. What are your hobbies? I like to walk, read and spend time with family and friends. 
  5. Favourite holiday destination?  Anywhere by the beach.

 

Dom Poppa - Assistant Principal

  1. How long have you been with Sacred Heart? Hi I’m Dom and I’ve been at Sacred Heart for three years now and I have loved every minute of my work here. It’s a great place to be with fantastic families, great staff and the most beautiful children ‘this side of the black stump!’
  2. What is your favourite thing about your job? Each day brings a new challenge, an exciting adventure but the biggest joy about my job is seeing the smiling happy faces of our children as they wonder, play and learn. PLAY – never under estimate the value of play and the learning that comes with it.
  3. Any kids/pets? My wife Katrina is a nurse and a mad Tigers fan – the mighty tigers spirit runs through her blood to the point that our two boys, Andy and Matt, have followed in her foot steps. But I will never forgo the Mighty BLUES! We have two dogs, Finn a West Highland Terrier and Doug a Border Collie, and Mel the cat. Mel was a stray that some how came home with me and has never left.
  4. What are your hobbies? To pass the time I love to cook, I enjoy being in the garden and seeing things grow, walking the dogs and taking them swimming is also a fave. Michael Robotham is a writer that seems to draw me in and I have read all of his novels – I cannot wait until he releases his next book.
  5. Favourite holiday destination? Travel is high on my fun things to do and I enjoy exploring new places, getting lost in the busyness of an unknown city and finding amazing sites and places that you would not find on the regular tourist map.

 

Debbie Turvey - Learning Diversity and Religious Education Leader

  1. How long have you been with Sacred Heart? This is my fourth year.
  2. What is your favourite thing about your job? No one day is ever the same! I am privileged to work with students, parents and staff across the school.  I love to see students achieve success and smiles on their faces.
  3. Any kids/pets? I have two toy poodles - Hepsy and Rosy.
  4. What are your hobbies? Gardening, reading and completing a 1000 piece jigsaws!
  5. Favourite holiday destination?  Quiet spots in the bush.

 

Debbie Worm - Admin Officer

  1. How long have you been with Sacred Heart? This is my 24th year at SHS.
  2. What is your favourite thing about your job? Getting to know the students and watching them develop their own personalities and strengths.  I enjoy meeting new families and over the years seeing past students returning as parents is always a highlight for me.
  3. Any kids/pets? Any kids/pets?   I have 5 children (Geraldine married to Hayden, Marianne married to Manny, Rebecca married to Peter, Louis married to Meghan and Cassie is marrying JJ in April).  I have 12 grandchildren – Ebony, Lara, Isobelle, Hamish, Miranda, Stephanie, Andrew (Andy), Henry, Olivia, Emma, Anabelle and Daisy.  No pets currently but I do have some grandbaby pets – Clare, Arnie, Artie, Pommie (dogs) and Aussie (Cat).
  4. What are your hobbies? I enjoy cooking, sewing and crafting with my cricut and of course being with my family.
  5. Favourite holiday destination? Cruising – anywhere!

 

Sally Dickinson - Admin Officer

  1. How long have you been with Sacred Heart? I have been with Sacred Heart for 2 and a half years.
  2. What is your favourite thing about your job? I have really enjoyed getting to know the students during their visits to the office and being able to build connections with families. No two days are the same which is great!
  3. Any kids/pets? I am blessed to have two beautiful children. Grace is 6 and is in Year 1 here at Sacred Heart and Jack is 3. We also have a Spoodle named Duggee.
  4. What are your hobbies? I enjoy spending time with family and friends, shopping, reading, games/cards and playing/watching sport.
  5. Favourite holiday destination? My favourite destination has been Ireland and I would love to visit again with my husband and children.