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 Leader
Elise Nankivell, Student Wellbeing Leader Leader
Teaching staff
Reception Teacher
Rachel Pullman/Kristy Bassett
Reception Teacher
Ashleigh Wolferstan
Year 1/2 Teacher
Nicole Currer
Year 1/2 Teacher
Tim Scott
Year 1/2 Teacher
Heidi Kudler
Year 3 Teacher
Emily Mooney-Doe/Rose Knight
Year 4/5 Teacher
Jo Power
Year 4/5 Teacher
Chris Burns
Year 5/6 Teacher
Christine MacLean
Year 5/6 Teacher
Nigel Branson
Specialist Teachers
Science Teacher
Vance Smith
AUSLAN Teacher
Rose Knight
PE Teacher
Emily Mooney-Doe
Performing Arts Teacher
Kristy Bassett
Aboriginal Education Teacher
Deb Hampton
Inclusion Education Teacher
Elira Dixon
Administration Support Staff
Office Manager
Kylie Gatter
Finance Officer
Julie Coole
Administration Officer
Trish Mart
Resource Centre Officer
Karen Campbell
Classroom Support SSOs
SSO
Jenny Jackson
SSO
Max Kleinig
SSO
Lauren McEvoy
SSO
Sue Renfrey
SSO
Tina Spencer
SSO
Debbie Vatsinaris
SSO
Faye Yeomans
SSO
Chloe Sporne
SSO
Rickie McCallum
SSO
Chelsea Emmerson
SSO
Mia Bliss
SSO
Casey Bailey
SSO
Patrick Connolly
Specialist Support Staff
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program Facilitator
Michele Smith
Aboriginal Community Education Officer
Erin Douglas
Pastoral Care Worker
Sarah Mewett
ICT Support
Darryn Suter
Groundsperson
Paul Dilernia
OSHC
Director
Elise Harris
Assistant Director
TBC