Principal's Message
Welcome Back to School
2023 SMDP is the place to be!
It was joyful to see the students enjoying one another's company as they got back together to learn and play. There were stories to share about holiday adventures, family outings, lazy days at home playing cricket in the backyard and kicking a soccer ball in the park.
There has been a buzz of excitement all week and once again it reminded me of what a special place we belong to here at SMDP.
Our new preps started on Monday full of enthusiasm and excitement.
To our new prep parents, a very warm welcome, and to all our other parents, it is great to see you back ready for a new year ahead. Our Preps have only been here for a few days and already they are getting into the swing of things. Thanks parents!
It is very obvious that you have 'talked up' school because beyond a little tear or two, the children are very settled. They are quickly picking up school routines, they are listening to bells and getting themselves to the right place at the right time and they are finding friends in our playground. It's early days but the signs are very promising.
Now it is up to us to continue your work and get the best out of each and every one.
SMDP is not just about high academia, it is about creating positive and happy lifetime memories for your child/ren. We look forward to working in partnership with you in educating your children. It is our strong desire to help your children to thrive, not just academically but socially, emotionally and spiritually as well.
Once again I would like to introduce our enthusiastic and hardworking staff of 2023.
Our 2023 Staff Structures
Year Levels | Teachers |
|---|---|
Prep L Prep N | Lauren Middlebrook Nell Denny |
1/2S 1/2C 1/2JA | Sarah Dolan Caoimhe O'Neill Jessica Schembri (Monday- Wednesday) Andrea Fernandes (Thursday - Friday) |
3/4SL 3/4S 3/4O | Stella Lentini Shaun Lenaghan and Welcome, Olivia Davis |
5/6K 5/6AN
5/6S | Kathryn Evans Nicole Bosman (Monday - Tuesday) Andrea Jensen (Wednesday - Friday) and Welcome Simone Whitehead (Monday - Thursday) Nicholas Woodgate (Friday) |
Our 2023 Specialist Programs
Subjects | Teachers |
|---|---|
Visual Arts | Jan-Maree Farrugia |
Physical Education | Welcome to Nicholas Woodgate |
Music & LOTE (Japanese) | Jane Padden |
Sustainability | Julie Barbey |
STEM | Lucas Mangani |
Reading Recovery & Levelled Literacy Intervention | Anne Sexton |
Extra Yr 1/2 Support | Andrea Fernandes |
Extra Yr 3/4 Support | Julie Barbey |
Extra Yr 5/6 Support | Nicole Bosman |
Learning Support Officers | Alison Fisher Kerrie Hartman, Fenina Reataza Welcome, Vidhi Virpariya, Rebecca Ketsakidis & Olivia Marris |
Library Technician | Fenina Reataza |
Business Manager/ Accountant | Debbie Di Genova |
Admin Officer | Rexi Ninan |
Our Leadership Positions will be made up of:
Leaders | Positions |
|---|---|
Dan Ryan | Principal |
Denise Kelly | Deputy Principal / Learning & Teaching Leader |
Elise Coghlan | Deputy Principal / Literacy & Numeracy / Visible Learning Leader |
Welcome, Chiara Genovese | Student Diversity Leader |
Lucas Mangani | Religious Education/ Digital Technology Leader |
Kathy Blythe | Student Wellbeing Leader |
Simone Whitehead | Family Engagement Leader |
Dan Ryan
Principal
St Martin de Porres Primary School is committed to creating an environment where the safety, wellbeing, and participation of all children within our care is paramount.
2023 - School Closure Days
Listed below are our school closure days for 2023. These are student free days. Staff use these days to further develop their learning and keep informed with current practice and procedures.
DATE | FOCUS |
|---|---|
Friday 3rd February | Visible Learning |
Monday 24th April | Staff PL in RE |
Monday 14th August | Staff PL - Compliance |
Friday 15th September | Learning Conversations |
Monday 6th November | Report Preparation and Writing Day |
Friday 8th December | Planning day for 2024 |
NOTE: These dates may be subject to change that may be outside of our control.