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Making Parklands Feel Like Home

Guiding, growing and grounding our students

We're proud of our passionate and dedicated team who walk alongside our students everyday. From the classroom to the playground, our staff model the very values we seek to nurture in every student: community, creativity, fairness, kindness and respect.

Each member of our team bring their own unique strengths, story, and have a shared belief in the education and development of the whole child to become lifelong learners.

Parklands students, engaging with each other and smiling on a couch, indoors

Our Teachers

Creating safe, vibrant classrooms where learning comes to life

With care, experience and the commitment to seeing every child flourish, our teachers create spaces where curiosity is celebrated, mistakes become learned lessons, and every student feels supported.

Our teachers are mentors and steady hands guiding each child's unique journey as they prepare them for life.

Want to know more about our approach to learning?

Parklands teacher smiling at Parklands students while engaging in a hands on activity indoors
Kristy Innes, Kindergarten Teacher at Parklands School, smiling outside

Kristy Innes

Kindergarten

Alice Morgan, Pre Primary Teacher at Parklands School, smiling outside

Alice Morgan

Pre Primary

Kylie Shepherd, Year 1 Teacher at Parklands School, smiling outside

Kylie Shepherd

Year 1

Emily Cox, Year 2 Teacher at Parklands School, smiling outside

Emily Cox

Year 2

Matthew Bascombe, Year 3 Teacher at Parklands School, smiling outside

Matthew Bascombe

Year 3

Candice Paffey, Year 4 Teacher at Parklands School, smiling indoors

Candice Paffey

Year 4

Aaron Murray, Year 5 / 6Teacher at Parklands School, smiling outside

Aaron Murray

Year 5 / 6

Parklands students performing an activity, outside, for their peers

Specialty Teachers

Helping students stretch, express and explore

Our specialty teachers light a spark in subjects that build confidence, creativity and connection. From music and visual arts, to Noongar language, sport and outdoor learning. They empower students to explore their interests, discover new passions, build confidence and learn by doing. 

 

Our specialty teachers help every child find their own way to shine.

See how these subjects come to life.

Freya Disley, Music Specialist at Parklands School, smiling outside

Freya Disley

Music Specialist

Jennifer Shann, Literacy Support & P.E Teacher at Parklands School, smiling inside

Jennifer Shann

Literacy Support & P.E

Phoebe Duff, Visual Art Teacher at Parklands School, smiling outside

Phoebe Duff

Visual Art Educator

Mand Markey, Noongar & Language Teacher at Parklands School, smiling outside

Mand Markey

Noongar

Wellbeing Officer
& Wellbeing Dog

Supporting and growing our students emotional safety and awareness

Through guidance and gentle support, our Wellbeing Officer and Wellness Dog offer calm, compassionate support that helps students regulate emotions, build resilience, encourage emotional growth, and strengthen the positive relationships within our school community. 

Discover how we support our students' wellbeing.

Parklands Wellbeing Officer and Wellbeing dog surrounded by two Parklands students all smiling and engaging with each other outdoors
Pepper, Wellbeing Dog at Parklands School, smiling outdoors
Pepper

Wellbeing Dog

Office & Administration

Keeping things running smoothly

Our admin team keep our school running smoothly, and are often the first smiling faces you'll see. Whether they're answering enrolment queries, helping with uniforms, or making sure every family feels welcomed and heard. Their attention to detail and warmth help ensure everyone and everything is supported. 

Thinking of joining our school?

A small vase of fresh young lavender, sitting in an open frame, on a desk, in an office
Joanna Thiel, Principal at Parklands School, smiling outdoors

Joanna Thiel

Principal

Susan Penter, Deputy Principal at Parklands School, smiling outdoors

Susan Penter

Deputy Principal

Jenny Bunn, Business Mangaer at Parklands School, smiling in office

Jenny Bunn

Business Manager

Chelsey Jackson, Office Administrator at Parklands School, smiling in office

Chelsey Jackson

Office Administrator

Discover Parklands

Our motto "Learning For Life" is lived daily through how we teach, grow and connect. Discover our community, explore our programs, and experience our vibrant community where children truly thrive.

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