About us

Welcome to Turrun Primary School!

It is with great pride and excitement that I welcome you to our school community. At Turrun Primary School, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their personal best.

Our school is built on the values of Kindness, Care, Respect, and Personal Best. These values underpin all that we do as we nurture a culture of belonging and mutual respect. In our classrooms and beyond, we encourage Courage, Commitment, Curiosity, and Collaboration to help our students develop as confident learners and compassionate citizens.

At Turrun Primary School, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing and engaging environment where every child can grow and thrive. Our passionate teaching team works tirelessly to ensure that each student’s unique needs are met, supporting their academic, social, and emotional development.

We believe in helping our students become confident learners and kind, compassionate individuals. Through a strong sense of community and a focus on personal growth, we aim to guide our students in developing the skills and values they need to succeed in life and contribute positively to the world around them.

Community partnerships are vital to our success, and we deeply value the relationships we build with our families and the wider community. Together, we can create a supportive and vibrant learning environment where every child is encouraged to dream, discover, and achieve.

I invite you to join us on this exciting journey as we open the doors to Turrun Primary School. Whether you are a current or prospective family, a staff member, or a community partner, we look forward to building strong connections and achieving great things together.

Warm regards,
Kristy Miller
Principal, Turrun Primary School

Vision and Mission

Vision  

Turrun Primary School’s vision is to create a collaborative learning community, with students at its heart, that values individuals, celebrates diversity and strives for continual improvement.  

Mission 

Turrun Primary School’s mission is to nurture a vibrant learning community where every child is valued and supported. Our mission is to inspire curiosity, cultivate creativity, and instil a love for learning in each student. Through collaboration, diversity, and a commitment to excellence, we strive to equip our young learners with the skills, knowledge, and values they need to thrive in an ever-changing world

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Our Staff

At Turrun Primary School, we are fortunate to have a team of exceptional individuals who truly care about the well-being and success of every student. Our staff are not only highly skilled professionals but also compassionate, kind, and dedicated people who go above and beyond to make every child feel valued and supported. They work closely together to create a warm and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to grow, explore, and achieve their personal best. With a shared commitment to building positive relationships, our staff genuinely care about each child’s journey and are passionate about making a difference in their lives.

Leadership Team

Kristy Miller
Leadership, Principal.
(Ms. Miller)
Jamie Love
Leadership. Assistant Principal.
(Mr. Love)
Suz Litchfield
Leadership, Assistant Principal.
(Miss. Litchfield)
Shelley Wylie
Inclusion Leader.
(Mrs. Wylie)

Administration

Renee Dennett
Business Manager. Mrs. Dennett
Kaz Swinburne
Administration. (Ms. Kaz)
Rajni Chauhan
Administration.
(Mrs. Chauhan))
Tegan Andelkovic
Administration.
(Mrs. Andelkovic)

Education Support

Karen Arokiassamy
Education Support.
(Mrs. Arokiassamy)
Nermine Yacoub
Education Support.
(Mrs. Yacoub)
Jasmeet Sooden
Education Support.
(Mrs. Sooden)
Isabelle Nicoli
Education Support.
(Miss. Nicoli)
Riffat Waheed
Education Support.
(Mrs. Waheed)
Shamsia Ahmadi
Education Support.
(Miss. Ahmadi)
Sienna Larter
Education Support.
(Miss. Larter)
Harry D’Arcy
Education Support.
(Mr. D'arcy)
Max Wanklyn
Education Support.
(Mr. Wanklyn)
Anusha Ranawaka
Education Support.
(Mrs. Ranawaka)
Uma Ramesh
Education Support.
(Ms. Ramesh)
Afroza Ferdous
Education Support.
(Mrs. Ferdous)
Kaleb Chamberlain
Education Support.
(Mr. Chamberlain)
Vidura Ekanayake
Education Support.
(Mr. Ekanayake)
Stacey Quinton
Education Support.
(Ms. Quinton)
Jaimee Ferrara
Education Support.
(Ms. Ferrara)
Talesha Neill
Education Support.
(Ms. Neill )
Priya NR
Education Support.
(Mrs. Priya )

Foundation Team

Alekhya Annapureddy
Teacher, Foundation.
(Ms. Annapureddy)
Ebony Strugnall
Teacher, Foundation.
(Mrs. Strugnall)
Gem Snooks
Teacher, Foundation.
(Miss. Snooks)
Khristine Carre
Teacher, Foundation.
(Mrs. Carre)
Michelle Krejic
Teacher, Foundation.
(Mrs. Krejic)
Tyler Webb
Teacher, Foundation.
(Ms. Webb)

Year 1/2 Team

Dean Smart
Teacher, Grade 1
(Mr. Smart)
Renuka Taluja
Teacher, Grade 1.
(Mrs. Taluja)
Sonia Rossitto
Teacher, Grade 1
(Miss. Rossitto)
Tiarna Findlay
Teacher, Grade 2
(Ms. Findlay)
Tiffany Kumnick-Diaz
Teacher, Grade 2.
(Mrs. Diaz)

Year 3/4 Team

Matt Berry
Teacher, Grade 4.
(Mr. Berry)
Amber Rudlin-Faulkner
Teacher, Grade 4
(Miss. Rudlin)
Lisa Love
Teacher, Grade 3
(Ms. Love)
Konstantina Giannopoulos
TeacheGrade 3
(Miss. Giannopoulos)

Year 5/6 Team

Sam Thomson
Teacher, Grade 6.
(Mr. Thomson)
Ryan Hancock
Teacher. Grade 5
(Mr. Hancock)
Alek Pandurevic
Teacher, Grade 5
(Mr. Pandurevic)
Moira McCann
Teacher, Grade 6.
(Ms. McCann)

Specialist Team

Tuan Giang
Teacher, Specialist.
(Mr. Giang)
Josh Halsall
Teacher, Specialist.
(Mr. Halsall)
Kate Smith
Teacher, Specialist.
(Mrs. Smith)
Rebecca Page
Teacher, Specialist.
(Mrs. Page)

School Support Team

Stephen Gale
Teacher,
(Mr. Gale)
Paul Brook
Maintenance
(Mr. Brook)
Bomani Jackson
OSHC Coordinator,
(Mr Bomani)
Nellie
Wellbeing Dog.
(Nellie)

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