Welcome to Mindalk
Principal's Welcome

It is with great pride that I continue my professional journey as the founding principal of Mindalk Primary School.

My aspirations for this learning community and for the big and little people that are connected to Mindalk is for each child, staff member and family to be known, cared for and supported. 

A learning community with high expectations for ourselves and for others is a founding value in building this school. Our core values: Learning, Adventure, Responsibility and Inclusion are the underpinning ideals that shape our work and enable us to reflect and refine our practices.

Learning is rigorous and purposeful.
Adventure is encouraged.
Responsibility is nurtured.
Inclusion is lived – not just stated.

Together, these principles create a safe and engaging environment where every student can grow. We are proud of the opportunities we offer and state-of-the-art learning environment we are charged with caring for. We are committed to providing an engaging education that builds strong foundations and prepares students for a rapidly changing world. Through high expectations, supportive relationships, and inclusive practices, we aim to support every learner succeed.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us—I look forward to welcoming you into the Mindalk community.

– Blayne Wallis
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Our Team

Meet the team behind Mindalk! Committed to providing an engaging education that builds strong foundations and prepares students for a rapidly changing world, we pride in an institution where Learning, Adventure, Responsibility and Inclusion come alive.

Leadership:
Blayne Wallis
Principal
Melissa Lake
Assistant Principal – DI/Wellbeing
Belinda Williams
Assistant Principal - Teaching & Learning
Foundation
Ashleigh McGrath
Foundation A
Daniel Pejic
Foundation B
Mehak Kaur
Foundation C
Maya Bench
Foundation D
Year 1 – 2
Monique Stapleton
Year 1/2 B | PLC Leader
Christine Parco
Year 1/2 A
Maria Schache
Year 1/2 C
Seini Hema
Year 1/2D
Year 3 – 4
Gabby Kernick
Year 3/4 A | PLC Leader
Alicia Gould
Year 3/4 B
Tiahn Carlesso
Year 3/4C
Year 5 – 6
Nathan Jones
Year 5/6 A
Karen Moloney
Year 5/6B
Nicole Harris
Year 5/6C
Specialists
Sarah Lochhead
Learning Specialist – Teaching & Learning
Toan Phan
Learning Specialist – DI/Wellbeing
Kim Miter
Science & Design Tech | PLC Leader
Eliza Blackstock
Social & Emotional Learning
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Georgie Gardiner
Physical Education
Yvette Chapness
Visual Arts / Performing Arts
Education Support Staff
Bushra Fatima
Education Support
Sara Usman
Education Support
Daniel Smith
Education Support
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Chloe Swan
Education Support
Kristie Chalker-Seymour
Education Support
Alison Barbaro
Education Support
Shrilatha Gajula
Education Support
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Navneet Kaur
Education Support
Administration
Kelly Shay
Administration Manager
Deidre Shay
Business Manager
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Anthony Ciopolla
Specialist Technician
Jaspreet Kaur
School Nurse
Intervention
Joanna Italiano
Intervention