Our principal and staff
Our school team is committed to every student’s learning, wellbeing and sense of belonging. We work together to create a supportive and inclusive school where every child is set up for success.
Welcome from our Principal
Education has the power to transform lives.
It is with great pride that I introduce myself as the leader of Ramsgate Public School, as part of an outstanding public education system.
At Ramsgate Public School, we hold high expectations for every student, and strive to ensure that every child is nurtured on their unique learning journey in a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Our dedicated and expert teachers aim to provide an outstanding education for every learner, with quality curriculum delivery and strong wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
We aim to engage students through providing a myriad of enriching opportunities and experiences. We empower every child to discover their passions, build confidence, and achieve to their fullest potential. Together, we celebrate growth and success, and prepare our students to be resilient, informed critical thinkers to thrive both now and into the future.
Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better, to be better.
I believe that it takes a community to raise a child, there is so much we can achieve by working together in a positive partnership striving for and inspiring excellence.
Sonia James
Principal
Executive Team
Our school leaders including our Principal, Deputy Principal and Assistant Principals help create a school culture where every child is supported to grow and thrive.
Principal
Sonia James
Assistant Principals
Kara Bebawy & Anna Ang - Curriculum & Instruction
Claire Prince - Stage 3 (Years 5 & 6)
Kyle Wragg - Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4)
Jillian Murchie - Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2)
Lydia Samuel & Courtney Grimley - Early Stage 1 (Kindergarten)
Our teaching staff
Your child’s school experience is shaped by the people around them. Our teachers bring experience, care and a passion for learning to every lesson. With a focus on success, they help every child reach their full potential.
K Blue - Gigi Guo
K Green - Courtney Grimley (AP)
K Red - Emily Phillips & Karlee Gerakiteys
1 Blue - Kylie Smith
1 Green - Ella Green & Marcia Van DaM
1 Red - Johanna Civello
2 Blue - Gem Brien & Amy Farah
2 Green - Kristy Zaky
2 Red - Jicki Gordon
3 Blue - Kyle Wragg (AP)
3 Green - Donna Petrovski
4 Blue - Wendy Smiljan
4 Green - Dionne Cullen
5/4 Purple - Ben Gerakiteys
5 Blue - Suzanne O’Shea & Kylie Strong
6/5 Pink - Stella Loupos & Tracie Davies
6 Blue - Claire Prince (AP)
6 Green - Michael Kotevski
Support / Specialist Teachers
Our support staff guide student wellbeing, learning needs and inclusion. They work with teachers to make personalised adjustments. This means each child can take part fully in school life. We make our school welcoming and accessible to every child.
Library - Beverly Austin & Denise Willing
CAPA - Carolyne Bereveskos
LST - Belinda Aston & Annie Davidson
PDHPD - Kylie String & Peter Georgiou
RFF - Bec Simmiss, Marcia Van Dam
School Counsellor - John Burfoot
School Wellbeing Officer - Norma Pereira Martin
Administrative and operations staff
Our administrative and operations staff keep our school running smoothly. They support students, teachers and families every day. You can find them in our front office or on the school grounds.
School Administration Manager - Lisa Smith
Business Manager - Jaqui Blois
School Administration Officers - Rita Inglese & Karen Yacoel
SLSO - Maria Xafellis, Athena Franzis, Natasha Vuckovic, Fatma Kdouh, Jenni Greenhalgh
GA - Alan Elson
