Welcome to Bilgola Plateau Public School
At Bilgola Plateau Public School, we are proud to offer high-quality education in a caring, inclusive and engaging environment. Our mission is to empower every student to reach their full potential—academically, socially and emotionally—through excellent teaching, strong relationships and a supportive community.
We believe education is a shared responsibility between students, staff, families, and the wider community. Our classrooms are safe, welcoming spaces where learning is tailored to individual needs, and students are encouraged to think critically, creatively, and confidently.
Our students consistently show strong academic growth, particularly in literacy and numeracy. This is driven by our professional and passionate teaching staff, who deliver innovative, evidence-based programs to support every learner.
Student wellbeing is at the heart of what we do. Through explicit teaching of resilience, mindfulness, and positive mindsets, we help students develop confidence, emotional awareness, and respectful relationships.
Beyond the classroom, we offer a wide range of co-curricular and enrichment opportunities across sport, the arts, public speaking, leadership, and STEM, ensuring all students have the chance to shine.
Our ethos, Empowering Success, reflects our belief in recognising every child’s unique strengths and supporting them to thrive.
We warmly invite you to explore our programs and see what makes Bilgola Plateau Public School a special place to learn, grow, and belong. Welcome to our vibrant community.
Warm regards,
Cindy Gardiner, M.I.L., B.ECE., B.Soc.Sc.
Principal, Bilgola Plateau Public School.
Our staff
Your child’s school experience is shaped by the people around them. Our teachers bring knowledge, care, and a passion for learning to every lesson. With a focus on success and wellbeing, they guide and support every child to reach their full potential.
Our school leaders, including our principal, guide teachers and students. They help create a school culture where every child is supported to grow and thrive.
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 (Tue-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-Thur)
Administration
School Administrative Manager – Lisa Provis
School Administrative Officers – Mel Sinclair, Lin Norman, Belinda Georgeson
General Assistant – John Hellmann
Counsellor – Nicole Castle (Mon)
Contact our school to learn about our teaching team
Committed to your child’s success
Our teachers ensure every student can thrive. They use proven ways to teach and tailor learning support for their students
Expert, connected and accredited
Our teachers are part of a strong education network. They may hold advanced accreditation. This ensuring high-quality teaching for your child.
Teachers who never stop learning
Our teachers are lifelong learners. They stay current through regular training and keep improving how they teach students.
Teacher–family partnerships
Our teachers build trust through clear communication. Our families know that their child has support and is ready to learn.
Additional learning support
Find out how we support students with disability or additional learning needs.