Our Staff

“St Patrick's fosters and celebrates the diversity of each student while encouraging them to become the best versions of themselves."
Miss Emily Perry - Principal

Miss Emily Perry - Principal

"I love working at St Patrick's because of the collaboration between staff to ensure that we promote a positive and inclusive environment for our students to learn and grow in.”

Miss Rebecca Smith - Years 3-6

“St Patrick’s is a nurturing environment that supports the development of students' social, physical, academic and spiritual growth. I love working at St Patrick’s as the staff work together to provide students with care and support in becoming lifelong learners.”

Miss Felicity Ray - Years Prep-2

“All our students are happy and thriving.”

Mrs Patricia Butler - Administration Officer

“St Patrick's is more than a workplace, it is one large family with all the students and staff working together, so you can see that caring truly does make a difference in everyone's life.”

Miss Sarah Mehay-Dewar - Librarian

“St Patrick’s has a unique culture, both within the staff and student body. It embraces people’s individual qualities and celebrates successes of different levels. The St Patrick’s community is like having an extended family.”

Mrs Gemma Donaldson - PE/Music Teacher

“You can feel the difference when you enter St Patrick’s. Our staff and students look after each other like members of a family.”

Miss Sonya Martin - Community Liaison Officer

“I like working at St Patrick’s because we are passionate about providing each student with the necessary learning tools they need to achieve academic success. Every child is unique and the way in which we deliver education is uniquely tailored to each student. We strive to encompass the mercy values in our everyday teaching that ’caring makes the difference’”.

Miss Renee Hildrew - School/Occupational Health and Safety Officer

“St Patrick’s is a positive and friendly working environment, where staff and students work and learn together.”

Miss Kaitlyn Newton - School Officer

“St Patrick’s has an amazing work culture that offers a comfortable platform to work and share knowledge. The staff is highly skilled and very friendly to work with. I mainly like working here because, just like the students, I learn something new every day.”

"As a traveling IT tech, I always enjoy my visits at St Patrick’s. There is a fantastic atmosphere amongst the staff and students. A great community for learning to take place!"

Mr Darryl Betzien - Groundsman

“People listen to you at St Patrick’s. They care about learning and they care about individuals.”

Ms Michelle Dalton - School Cleaner

“At St Patrick’s we work hard to create quality learning experiences and lasting memories for all our students. I love that everyone genuinely cares for our students and each other, which makes it a special community to belong to.”

Miss Sarah Clear - School Counsellor