South West Rocks Public School

Academic excellence in a caring, co-operative and courteous environment

Telephone02 6566 6208

Emailsthwestroc-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Our staff

Get to know our school staff. We're all here to help.

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.

Teaching Staff 2025

Principal

  • Mrs Penny Chow - Principal 

Assistant Principals

  • Mr Paul Lynch - Stage 3 (Years 5 & 6)
  • Mrs Stacey Layton - Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4)
  • Mrs Alarna Garthon - Early Stage 1 (Kindergarten) and Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2)
  • Mrs Melissa Elsley - Curriculum and Instructional (K-6), supporting all teachers in quality teaching practice

Teachers

Early Stage 1 (Kindergarten)

Assistant Principal: Mrs Alarna Garthon

  • KG: Mrs Alarna Garthon (M, W, Th, F) & Mrs Alice Partridge (Tu)
  • KS: Ms Paige Stewart
  • K/1O: Mrs Mhairi Overall
 
Stage 1 (Year 1 and Year 2)

Assistant Principal: Mrs Alarna Garthon

  • K/1O: Mrs Mhairi Overall
  • 1S: Ms Janita Smith
  • 1/2R: Mrs Kylie Robinson
  • 2T: Mr Mike Tyerman (M-Th) and Mrs Leah Morrison (F)
  • 2/3R: Mrs Racquael Rushton (Tu-F), Mrs Aimee Cooney (M)

 

Stage 2 (Year 3 and Year 4)

Assistant Principal: Mr Paul Lynch

  • 2/3R: Mrs Racquael Rushton (Tu-F), Mrs Aimee Cooney (M)
  • 3H: Miss Peta Humphreys
  • 3/4B: Mr Jason Baker
  • 4M: Mrs Kristy Maynard

 

Stage 3 (Year 5 and Year 6)

Assistant Principal: Mrs Stacey Layton

  • 5/6R: Ms Belinda Reid
  • 5/6C: Mr Tye Cameron
  • 5/6K: Miss Helen King (M-Th), Ms Sarah Barrell (F)
  • 5/6W: Miss Jess Williams

Additional 2025 teaching staff:

  • Library Teacher: Mrs Aimee Cooney
  • RFF and Learning Support teachers: Mr Paul Lynch, Mrs Leah Morrison, Ms Sarah Barrell, Mrs Alice Partridge

Learning and Support staff:

Our specialised staff include:

  • School counsellor: Mr Toby Coleman
  • Learning and support Teacher: Mrs Angela Mainey

School Administrative and Support (SASS) Staff

Aboriginal Education Officer (AEO)

  • Mr Malcom Webster

School Learning Support Officers (SLSO)

  • Mrs Eva Baker
  • Ms Julie Knox
  • Miss Kirralea Silvia
  • Miss Brielle Woodger
  • Ms Susan Elliott
  • Miss Sarah Hughes
  • Mrs Leah Taylor
  • Mrs Christine Matthes
  • Mrs Judith Wright
  • Mr Andrew Lewis
  • Miss Felicia Deans
  • Mrs Mary Chahoud

General Assistant

  • Mr Andrew Whitby 
  • Mr Daniel Grolez

Cleaning Staff

  • Mrs Gai Coates

Office Staff

School Administration Manager (SAM):

  • Mrs Diana Cruckshank

School Administration Officers (SAO):

  • Mrs Jane Roberts
  • Mrs Darlene Woodger
  • Mrs Suse Moen

Stages

As a reminder, we have four ‘STAGES’ in primary school.

  • EARLY STAGE 1 (Kindergarten only)
  • STAGE 1 (Year 1 and Year 2)
  • STAGE 2 (Year 3 and Year 4)
  • STAGE 3 (Year 5 and Year 6)

Stages 4, 5 and 6 continue in high school.