St John's Silkwood

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Our Staff

St John’s School is privileged to have a dedicated, committed and approachable staff who willingly ‘go the extra mile’ for the betterment of students.

 

School officers support students and teachers through various programs that promote review and consolidation of basic literacy and numeracy skills. Their efforts assist in challenging students to reach their full potential and assist with motivation, enthusiasm for learning, confidence and inquiry skills.

Teachers and Staff

Principal Mrs Linda Gaia
APRE & Leader of Learning and Teaching Mrs Deborah Daly
Prep  Mrs Robyn Parisi & Ms Lisa deBuck
Year  1 / 2 Ms Lisa deBuck
Year  3 / 4 Mrs Deborah Daly & Mrs Rachelle Salleras
Year  5 / 6 Miss Shannon Bruschi & Mrs Jennifer Williamson
Information Tech Mr Charles Di Bella
Teacher Aides Mrs Jan Strano, Mrs Larissa Zammit, Mrs Tammy Faulks & Mrs Tamara Freeman, Ms Priscilla Muriata
Library Aide Mrs Tammy Faulks
Administration Mrs Vera Sendra (Mon & Tue, Thu & Fri) & Mrs Tammy Faulks (Wed)
Leader of Diversity Mrs Robyn Parisi
Physical Education  Mrs Linda Gaia
School Counsellor Mrs Jo’lene Burzacott
Indigenous Liaison Officer Ms Priscilla Muriata
Music Teacher Ms Natasha De Faveri
Kindy Teacher Mrs Cheryl Piotto
Kindy Assistant Mrs Denise Greco
   

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  • Join Us – ‘One-stop’ Learning!
  • Principal’s Welcome
  • Parish Welcome and Mass times
  • Our Values
  • Hear from our Community
  • Our Location
  • Our History
  • Logo & Motto
  • School Prayer
  • Our Staff
  • Indigenous Links
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Contact Details

Address: Harold Street, Silkwood Qld 4856
Phone: (07) 4065 9530
Email: secretary.silkwood@cns.catholic.edu.au

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