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About St Joseph's

St Joseph’s Primary School is a faith-filled learning community where every child is known, valued and supported to flourish. With approximately 280 students, we offer the warmth and connection of a close community alongside rich learning opportunities that enable every child to thrive.

With a proud history of educating children in Chelsea and the surrounding areas for over 100 years, St Joseph’s has a long-standing tradition of excellence, care and service. Guided by our Catholic faith and Gospel values, we continue to nurture the spiritual, academic and personal growth of each student in a contemporary and inclusive learning environment.

We hold high expectations for learning and place student wellbeing at the centre of all we do. Our dedicated educators deliver a rich and engaging curriculum through explicit teaching and evidence-informed practices, ensuring learning intentions are clear, instruction is purposeful, and students are supported to build strong foundations, confidence and a love of learning.

Partnership with families is central to our community. Through trust, collaboration and shared responsibility, we create a strong sense of belonging and support each child’s learning journey from Foundation through to Year 6.

At St Joseph’s, we are committed to forming kind, capable and confident learners who are ready to make a positive difference in the world.

We warmly invite you to visit our school and experience the St Joseph’s community for yourself.

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Our Vision

Always Faithful.

Always Flourishing.

Always Belonging.

At St Joseph’s Primary School, our vision guides every aspect of school life. It reflects who we are, what we value and how we support each child to grow as a learner and as a person.

Meet the Team

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Martine Verhagen

Principal

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Tilly Edwards

Foundation Teacher

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Belle Spinoso

Year 1 Teacher & Mathematics Leader

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Beth Jewson

Year 1 Teacher

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Jodie Lucas

Year 3 Teacher

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Margy D’Rozario

Year 4 Teacher

Steve Edkins

Year 6 Teacher

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Rochelle Morey

Learning Leader & Intervention Teacher

Millie Hutchings

Performing Arts Teacher

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Robyn Shankie

School Bursar

Sarah Stanistreet

Learning Support Officer

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Eliza Rogers

Learning Support Officer

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Lisa Kniese

Deputy Principal

Collette Grella

Foundation Teacher & Learning Leader

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Ros Hart

Year 1 and Intervention Teacher

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Donna Connolly

Year 2 Teacher and Learning Leader

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Renae Bohan

Year 3 Teacher

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Sinead Byrne

Year 5 Teacher and Digital Leader

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Kellie Riddle

Year 6 Teacher and Faith Leader

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Marina Coletti

PE Teacher

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Maria Morina

Italian Teacher

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Angela Banik

Administrative Assistant

Liss McCabe

Learning Support Officer

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Sue Rose

Learning Support Officer

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Kate Cronin

Learning Diversity & Wellbeing Leader

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Kerry Corney

STEM Teacher & Digital Leader

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Karen O’Sullivan

Year 1 Teacher

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Angela Barrow

Year 3 Teacher

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Clyde Siebel

Year 4 Teacher

Paul Bayliss

Year 5 Teacher

Bern Lynch

Classroom Teacher

Çaroline Egan

Visual Arts Teacher

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Tori Finck

Italian Teacher

Alannah Banik

Learning Support Officer

Olivia Milne

Learning Support Officer

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Franca Kilmartin

Learning Support Officer

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Learning Spaces

At St Joseph’s Chelsea, our learning spaces are thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. We provide a range of engaging indoor and outdoor environments that support academic growth, the arts, physical activity, and social development. Each space is welcoming, well-resourced, and carefully maintained to ensure students feel safe, supported, and motivated every day.

Our facilities include:

  • Bright, welcoming classrooms that foster collaboration and focused learning

  • A well-resourced library that encourages a love of reading and research

  • A dedicated Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) room for hands-on inquiry and innovation

  • A Visual Art room that nurtures creativity and self-expression

  • A Performing Arts room for music, drama, and dance

  • A spacious school hall, including a canteen and kitchen, for assemblies, events, and community gatherings

  • A soccer/football field and basketball courts to promote physical activity and teamwork

  • Adventure playgrounds that support active play and social interaction

  • O’Donnell Grove, complete with sand pits, cubby house, and seating areas for imaginative play and connection

  • A Kitchen Garden where students learn about sustainability, healthy eating, and caring for the environment

 

Together, these spaces enrich the learning experience and contribute to the vibrant community life at St Joseph’s Chelsea.

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