Principal and staff profiles
Welcome from our Principal
Mrs Belinda Finlay-Smith, School Principal
As the Principal of Pimpala Primary School, I’d like to welcome you to our school community.
At Pimpala Primary School we value academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement.
Our dedicated team of educators are committed to providing a positive and nurturing learning environment for all of our students.
At Pimpala Primary School, we endeavour to inspire and empower each student to reach their full potential by fostering a love for learning, promoting creativity, and cultivating critical thinking skills. We are dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
I encourage discussion and feedback to make sure we’re meeting your child’s needs.
Meet our leadership staff
Meet our leadership staff
Lauren Stanley
Deputy Principal
Lauren Stanley, Deputy Principal
Elise Nankivell
Student Wellbeing Leader
Elise Nankivell, Student Wellbeing Leader
Teaching staff
Reception Teacher
Rachel Pullman/Deb Hampton
Reception Teacher
Elira Dixon/Mel Stewart
Year 1/2 Teacher
Nicole Currer
Year 1/2 Teacher
Tim Scott
Year 1/2 Teacher
Heidi Kudler
Year 3/4 Teacher
Christine MacLean
Year 3/4 Teacher
Nigel Branson
Year 5/6 Teacher
Chris Burns
Year 5/6 Teacher
Jo Power
Specialist Teachers
Science Teacher
Vance Smith
PE Teacher
Emily Mooney-Doe
HASS
Chris Burns
Aboriginal Education Teacher
Deb Hampton
Autism Inclusion Teacher
Elira Dixon
Administration Support Staff
Business Manager
Kylie Gatter
Finance/Administration Officer
Julie Coole
Administration Officer
Trish Mart
Resource Centre Officer
Karen Campbell
Classroom Support SSOs
SSO
Sue Renfrey
SSO
Tina Spencer
SSO
Debbie Vatsinaris
SSO
Faye Yeomans
Specialist Support Staff
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program Facilitator
Michele Smith
Aboriginal Community Education Officer
Erin Douglas
Pastoral Care Worker
Sarah Mewett
ICT Support
Marcus Marenkovic
Groundsperson
Paul Dilernia
OSHC
Director
Emma Hewett-Smiles
Assistant Director
TBC