Principal and staff profiles
Welcome from our Principal
Mrs Jodie Kingham, School Principal
As the Principal of Department Primary School, I’d like to welcome you to our friendly school community. Here, we all work together to make sure our school is as supportive of student learning and development as possible.
I’m excited to lead this school because of its reputation for community involvement and its commitment to learning outcomes. I also get to work with a great team who are just as motivated as I am in promoting positive behaviour in the classroom.
I’m passionate about making sure every child has the opportunity to succeed. I make sure we can adapt and evolve our approach to teaching. We embrace technology and allow students to explore emerging fields within their learning.
I encourage discussion and feedback to make sure we’re meeting your child’s needs.
Meet our leadership staff
Meet our leadership staff
Ann Shepherdson
Deputy Principal
Focus on curriculum, high quality teaching and student learning outcomes.
Ann Shepherdson, Deputy Principal
Focus on curriculum, high quality teaching and student learning outcomes.
Lisa Brown
Wellbeing
Focus on student leadership, support programs and school community.
Lisa Brown, Wellbeing
Focus on student leadership, support programs and school community.
Joshua Reiter
Business Manager
Responsible for the management of non-teaching aspects of the school including finance, administrative and facilities functions.
Joshua Reiter, Business Manager
Responsible for the management of non-teaching aspects of the school including finance, administrative and facilities functions.
Classroom Teachers
RED (Reception)
Miss Kelly
REM (Reception)
Miss Mikhaela
REP (Reception)
Miss Thompson
01A (Year 1)
Ms Anna P
01D (Year 1)
Miss Diana & Miss Anna W
02A (Year 2)
Miss Angela L
02P (Year 2)
Miss Poppy & Miss Therese
23E (Years 2 & 3)
Miss Emma
03T (Year 3)
Miss Tina & Mr Rob O
04D (Year 4)
Miss Debbie & Miss Louise
04G (Year 4)
Miss Gail
05R (Year 5)
Miss Rebecca M & Mr Rob C
56C (Years 5 & 6)
Miss Chris
56J (Years 5 & 6)
Miss Jodi
56M (Years 5 & 6)
Mr Mark & Mr Rob O
Subject Teachers
EALD Teacher
Miss Lou
Italian (LOTE) Teacher
Mr Rob C
Physical Education Teacher
Mr Daniel
Performing Arts Teacher
Miss Rebecca T
Primary Science Teacher
Miss Virdi
Junior Primary Science Teacher
Ms Jenine
Support Officers
Miss Rui
Classroom Support Officer
Miss Sophie
Classroom Support Officer
Miss Peta
Classroom Support Officer
Miss Molly
Classroom Support Officer
Miss Nancy
Classroom Support Officer
Miss Effie
Classroom Support Officer
Librarian/ Classroom Support Officer
Miss Sui Ping
Librarian/ Classroom Support Officer
Miss Jo
Groundskeeper
Mr Trevor
Administration Team
Miss Eden
Administration & Finance Officer
Miss Tam
Administration & Enrolments Officer
Miss Diamanda
Administration Officer
Miss Angela
Finance Officer