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
Welcome to Ramsgate Public School, a vibrant and inclusive community where every child is encouraged to grow, learn, and succeed. Our school is committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment that nurtures curiosity, resilience, and respect.
At Ramsgate Public School, we take pride in our passionate staff and the strong partnerships we build with families and the wider community. Together, we work to inspire our students to reach their full potential and become confident, compassionate learners.
I invite you to explore our website to learn more about our programs, values, and the opportunities that make Ramsgate Public School a wonderful place to learn and grow. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our school community.
Rainy Simmiss- Taylor
Principal of Ramsgate Public School
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
Rainy Simmiss-Taylor
Deputy Principal
Pablo Fernandez
APC&I
Kara Bebawy & Anna Ang
Assistant Principal Stage 3 (Years 5 & 6)
Claire Prince
Assistant Principal Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4)
Kyle Wragg
Assistant Principal Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2)
Jillian Murchie
Assistant Principal Early Stage 1 (Kindergarten)
Courtney Grimley
Our teaching staff 2025
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 - Wendy Smiljan
K Green - Courtney Grimley (AP)
K Red - Jicki Gordon & Emily Phillips
1 Blue - Annie Davidson & Karlee Gerakiteys
1 Green - Ella Green
1 Red - Tracie Davies & Stella Loupos
2/1 Purple - Johanna Civello
2 Blue - Gem Brien & Amy Farah
2 Green - Leah Rampoldi
3/2 Pink - Donna Petrovski
3 Blue - Kyle Wragg (AP)
3 Green - Dionne Cullen
4 Blue - Kylie Smith
4 Green - Kristy Zaky
5/4 Orange - Michael Kotevski
5 Blue - Ben Gerakiteys
5 Green - Suzanne O’Shea & Kylie Strong
6 Blue - Claire Prince (AP)
6 Green - Gigi Liang
Wellbeing and support staff
Our wellbeing and 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.
LaST - Belinda Aston & Kerri Turnbull
ESL - Jillian Murchie
CAPA - Carolyne Bereveskos
PDHPE - Kylie Strong
Library- Beverly Austin & Denise Willing
RFF - Josh Lucas & Peter Georgiou
School Counsellors - Hester Macmillan & Sonja Milinkovic
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 Bates, Rita Inglese & Karen Yacoel
SLSO - Maria Xafellis, Athena Franzis, Natasha Vuckovic, Fatma Kdouh, Jenni Greenhalgh, Rachel Murnane, Sarah Jaouhar
GA - Alan Elson
