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Meet Our Staff

The Staff at Waikerie Lutheran Primary School are committed to helping each child reach their full potential.

Our teachers are registered with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia. All teachers have received qualifications from Australian tertiary institutions. As well as secular training, our teachers are required to complete further study to become accredited Lutheran Educators.

Staff receive training and ongoing professional development to maintain their skills at the highest level. This commitment from all staff toward their own excellence flows through to the students in their care. They aim to provide learning experiences that challenge their students and encourage them to take risks in their learning in a supporting and caring environment.

Waikerie Lutheran Primary School has a dedicated Learning Support Team. Students with specific learning needs are catered for through individual programs, in class support and tailored education plans.

The Administration and Support Staff are always available to assist with administrative, financial and general questions and are available from 8:30am until 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Our Principal

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Leila Mattner

Principal

Our Administration Team

WLPS Schmidt Melissa

Mrs Melissa Schmidt

Administration and Enrolments

WLPS Canney Sandie

Mrs Sandie Canney

Finance and ICT

Our Learning Support Team

WLPS Sharon Hackett

Mrs Sharon Hackett

LSO Curriculum

WLPS Shirley Mudge

Mrs Shirley Mudge

LSO Library

WLPS Shaz Paschke

Mrs Shaz Paschke

LSO Curriculum and School Chaplain

WLPS Jane Shugg

Mrs Jane Shugg

LSO Curriculum

Our Classroom Teaching Team

WLPS Kimberly Waterson

Mrs Kimberly Waterson

Foundation/Year 1 Teacher

WLPS Sonya Winter

Mrs Sonya Winter

Year 2 Teacher

Miss Besa Kafexholli

Year 3/4 Teacher

WLPS Emily McDonald

Mrs Emily McDonald

Year 5/6 Teacher

Our Specialist Teachers

WLPS Nikki Liebich

Mrs Nikki Liebich

Health, PE & Science

WLPS 8102055 Sonya Winter

Mrs Sonya Winter

Visual Arts

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