Meet Our Teachers
Principal’s Welcome
St Matthew's Primary School is located in the suburb of Page in the Australian Capital Territory. We are a co-educational Catholic Primary School which welcomes enrolments from families who are genuinely interested in a Christian education and values taught from the perspective of the Catholic tradition.
At St Matthew’s we strive to build a vibrant and welcoming community, where our relationship with Jesus is central, learning is engaging, individual achievements are celebrated and where the children are at the heart of what is most important. Our school strives to live out the Gospel values of love and respect for all.
With a current enrolment of 320 children, we know each child by name and appreciate each one as a special gift with unique talents and abilities. During their time at St Matthew's, each student is challenged to develop as a whole person and become a life-long learner.
We aim to work together with our families to support and encourage the faith development of our students and are proud of the warm and inviting atmosphere that exists at our school.
It is our aim to create a sense of belonging, which will, in turn, nurture each child’s growth and help create a healthy self-esteem, factors so necessary for effective learning. Parent involvement in their children’s education is strongly encouraged.
May Jesus journey with you in truth and love.
Mr Graham Pollard
Principal
2020 Staff List
| Principal | Mr Graham Pollard |
| Assistant Principal (Acting) | Mrs Petra Cole |
| Religious Education Coordinator | Mrs Sylvia Campbell |
| Primary Coordinator | Mrs Rachel Powell |
| Finance Manager | Mrs Chris Answerth |
| Office Manager | Mrs Mary O'Shea-Roche |
| Kinder B | Mrs Louisa Mitchell |
| Kinder M | Miss Domenica Laria |
| Year 1B | Mrs Clare McPhillips |
| Year 1M | Mrs Marnie Mills (Mon-Wed) Ms Melissa Tuite (Thurs-Fri) |
| Year 2B | Mr Daniel Hunt |
| Year 3B | Mr Luke Folkard |
| Year 3M | Mrs Michelle Johnson |
| Year 4B | Mrs Fiona Debenham |
| Year 4M | Mrs Rachel Powell (Mon-Thurs) Mrs Sylvia Campbell (Fri) |
| Year 5B | Ms Tegan Bew |
| Year 5M | Miss Kerrie Buckler |
| Year 6B | Miss Michelle Dempsey |
| Year 6M | Mr Sam Hornby |
| Learning Support Teacher | Ms Cathy Talbot |
| Learning Support Teacher | Mrs Mary Quinane |
| Creative Arts Teacher | Mrs Veronica Ellis |
| Japanese Teacher | Mrs Anne Hodgkin |
| Teacher Librarian | Mr Kel Hathaway |
| Classroom Assistant | Mrs Donna Apps |
| Classroom Assistant | Mrs Megan Hogan |
| Classroom Assistant | Mrs Rhiza Taylor |
| Classroom Assistant | Mrs Rose McIntosh |
| Classroom Assistant | Mrs Sue Demery |
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