Our Principal and Staff

Our school team is committed to every student’s learning, wellbeing and sense of belonging. We work together to create a supportive and inclusive school where every child is set up for success.

Welcome from our Principal

At Bilgola Plateau Public School, we are proud to provide high quality education in a caring, inclusive and engaging environment. Our mission is to empower every student to reach their full potential through excellent teaching, strong relationships and a supportive community.

We believe education is a partnership between students, staff, families and the wider community. Our classrooms are welcoming spaces where learning is tailored to individual needs and students are encouraged to think critically, creatively and confidently.

Our students demonstrate strong academic growth, particularly in literacy and numeracy, supported by dedicated teachers who deliver innovative, evidence informed programs that help every learner succeed.

Student wellbeing is central to everything we do. Through the explicit teaching of resilience, mindfulness and positive mindsets, we help students build confidence, emotional awareness and respectful relationships.

Beyond the classroom, students can explore a wide range of opportunities in sport, the arts, public speaking, leadership and STEM, allowing them to discover their strengths and pursue their interests.

Our ethos, Empowering Success, reflects our commitment to recognising every child’s unique strengths and supporting them to thrive.

We invite you to explore our school and discover what makes Bilgola Plateau Public School a place where every child can learn, grow and belong.

Cindy Gardiner, M.I.L., B.ECE., B.Soc.Sc.
Principal, Bilgola Plateau Public School.

Meet our Executive Team

Our school leaders, including our principal and leadership team, work closely with staff, students and families to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. They guide our school community, support student success, and help every child grow, learn and thrive.

Our staff

The people who support your child each day play an important role in their learning journey. Our dedicated teachers combine knowledge, enthusiasm and genuine care to create engaging learning experiences. They encourage every student to grow in confidence, achieve their goals and realise their potential.

Principal – Cindy Gardiner

Kindergarten

KD – Annette Donald

KTM – Holly Todman (Mon–Wed), Tina Munro (Thur, Fri)

Year 1

1A - Dave Addley

1B – Lauren Budd

1WT – Bree Turansky (Mon-Tue) – Stage 1 Assistant Principal. Natalie Waters (Wed-Fri),

Year 2

2MC – Jaala Cruickshank (Mon-Tue), Elani Miles (Wed-Fri) - Stage 1 Acting Assistant Principal.

2S - Jaime Sinclair

Year 3

3C - Sarah Churchill

3IP – Molly Ingram (Mon-Wed) - Stage 2 Assistant Principal, Gabi Perry (Thur-Fri)

Year 4

3/4BC - Leah Clark (Mon-Tue), Cora Bolton (Wed-Fri) - Stage 2 Acting Assistant Principal

4D – Guy Davies

Year 5

5PM – Julia Priest (Mon-Thurs) – Stage 3 Assistant Principal, Nicci Mangano (Fri)

5S – Angela Shanahan

Year 6

6N – Tim Noldus

6S – Sue Scheffers (Mon-Thurs), Paul Johnson (Fri)

Teacher Librarian

Penny Erichsen (Mon-Tue)

Paul Johnson (Wed-Thur)

Learning Support

Amy Kenny – Curriculum & Instruction Assistant Principal (Wed-Fri)

Tennille Arnold – Learning Support (Mon, Tue & Thur)

Tina Munro - Learning Support (Wed)

SLSO's: Suzanne Festa, James Finn, Cara Lukeman, Ema Maguire, Eliza Viney, Katie Watt, Marisa Young

Sarah van Senden - IFS (Mon, Wed-Thur)

RFF Teachers

Georgia Gourlay (Thur-Fri)

Nicci Mangano (Mon & Thur)

Emma McKinnon (Mon & Tue)

Administration

School Administrative Manager – Lisa Provis

School Administrative Officers – Mel Sinclair, Lin Norman

General Assistant

John Hellmann

Counsellor

Harrison Vardenega

Contact our school to learn about our teaching team