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Our professional, university-educated teachers encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. They maintain the highest integrity and concern for your child’s wellbeing.
The principal is responsible for the educational leadership and management of our school. If you would like to speak to the principal, please contact us to make an appointment.
Our school administrative staff can answer inquiries or direct you to the appropriate staff member for help.
Staff List
Blakehurst Public School has 11 mainstream classes and 3 Inclusive Learning Hub classes.
In 2024, our school consists of the following teaching and support staff:
- Ms Belinda Whitbread - 1W
- Mr Jack Mihell - K-3M
- Ms Taylor Hodgson - 3-6H
- Mrs Jamie Davies - KC - Mon-Wed
- Mrs Laura Blewitt - KC - Thur-Fri
- Mrs Natalie Martinez - KM
- Ms Mandy McDiarmid - 1/2M
- Mrs Merryn Noakes - 1/2N
- Mrs Monika Talwar -1/2T
- Ms Hannah Barnett - 3/4B
- Mrs Julia Chumkovski - 3/4C
- Mrs Lisa Wheeler - 3/4W
- Mr Adam Hotson - 5/6H
- Mrs Aliya Jaafar - 5/6J
- Mrs Mirna Kojic - 5/6K
- Mrs Sue Smith - MiniLit / MacqLit
- Mrs Olivia Moran - QTSS - Mon - Wed
- Mrs Laura Piho - STEM
- Mrs Nicole Wyatt - Teacher Librarian
- Mrs Nola Zentilomo - Library Support Staff
- Mrs Rita Lamotta - Business Manager - Mon
- Mrs Gail Czisz - School Administration Manager
- Mrs Christine Black - School Administration Officer
- Mrs Fay Sleiman - School Administration Officer
- Mrs Sue Grover - School Learning Support Officer
- Mrs Sue Ireland - School Learning Support Officer
- Mrs Joy Mina - School Learning Support Officer
- Mrs Alia Sabra - School Learning Support Officer
- Mrs Deb Walker - School Learning Support Officer
- Mr George Loring - General Assistant
- Mr Nic Cucinotta - School Counsellor (Mon)
Executive Staff:
- Mrs Jodie Savellis - Principal
- Mrs Jennifer Kearns - Assistant Principal C&I
- Mrs Laura Blewitt / Mrs Monika Talwar - Stage 1 Assistant Principal
- Mrs Lisa Wheeler - Stage 2 Assistant Principal
- Mrs Aliya Jaafar - Stage 3 Assistant Principal
- Mr Jack Mihell - Inclusive Learning Hub AP