Our staff

Our professional, university-educated teachers encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. They maintain the highest integrity and concern for your child’s wellbeing.

The principal is responsible for the educational leadership and management of our school. If you would like to speak to the principal, please contact us to make an appointment.

Our school administrative staff can answer inquiries or direct you to the appropriate staff member for help.

Get to know our school staff. We're all here to help.

Buninyong Public School Staff 2024

Principal: Anne van Dartel

Assistant Principal: Kristin Anforth

Assistant Principal: Katrina Bulmer

Assistant Principal: Debbie Coyle

Assistant Principal: Michael Altmann

Stage Leaders

Support: Kristin Anforth
Kinder: Tania Pilon
Stage 1: Debbie Coyle
Stage 2: Kendall Steele
Stage 3: Kyra Ellis

Administration

Business Manager: Kate Dargan
School Administration Manager: Sue Behsman
School Administration Officer: Sally Crampton

Class Teachers

Kinder Wildflowers: Lisa Webeck
Kinder Poppies: Tania Pilon / Emily Cook
Kinder Dragonflies: Charlotte Duffy
Year 1 Cocoons: Kerrie Cameron
Year 1 Bees: Emma Blake
Year 1/2 Hummingbirds: Jo Hamilton
Year 2 Blossoms: Grace Brennan
Year 2 Chooks: Debbie Coyle / Maddy Sing
Year 3 Lizards: Alana Leonard
Year 3 Strawberries: Edwina Spackman
Year 3 Silkworms: Kendall Steele / Grace Wiegold
Year 4 Beetles: Lanae Bock / Madi Drew
Year 4 Sunflowers: Abbey Stewart
Year 5 Mulberries: Louisa Madgwick
Year 5 Herbs: Tyla Herbert
Year 5 Mowers: Zoe McCathie
Year 6 Redbellies: Alex Richardson-Bell
Year 6 Earthworms: Kyra Ellis
Support Fireflies: Cher Fleeton
Support Magpies: Candice McArthur
Support Jasmine: Megan Awetade
Kitchen Garden: Jessica Hoogesteger
RFF: Emily Cook / Katie Fistr / Madi Drew / Shailee Haylock / Grace Wiegold / Maddy Sing / Ash Scealy