About Us

Principal’s Message

Meet our Principal, Carly-Marie Clark

Welcome to Fawkner Primary School! FPS is a place where our staff are dedicated to ensuring our students receive a quality education in a place they feel accepted for who they are. As an educator, I have a passion for learning and providing our students with opportunities to connect their learning with the community beyond the classroom. I am proud to lead a school that embraces the diversity of students; a great opportunity for us all to learn about each other and the world we live in.

We are a small school with big dreams for our students and staff- supporting everybody to thrive and embrace the opportunities they have to learn with, connect with and lead our school community.

I invite you to explore our website and Facebook page to learn more about what Fawkner Primary School offers.

Leadership Team

Meet our Assistant Principal, Rosa Arena

Hi my name is Rosa Arena. I am the Assistant Principal of Fawkner Primary School. I have been working at the school for many years now and have thoroughly enjoyed my time here. I enjoy spending time with my family and baking whilst listening to my favourite music. I also love to travel to new and exciting places.

Meet our Learning Specialist, Lillian Hancock

As Fawkner Primary School’s Learning Specialist, I support teachers to improve student outcomes in literacy and numeracy by working collaboratively with team leaders and teachers, to strengthen teaching and learning across the school. My role focuses on using evidence and data to inform instructional practice, supporting curriculum planning aligned to the Victorian Curriculum, and building teacher capacity through coaching, modelling and professional learning. I work alongside staff to embed high-impact teaching strategies and create consistent, effective classroom practice that supports the success of all learners.

Staff

Principal
Carly-Marie Clark

Assistant Principal
Rosalba Arena

Learning Specialist
Lillian Hancock

Business Manager
Janice Miskimmin

Office
Louise Mifsud & Paula Northey

Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader (MHWL)
Carmela Ballato

Disability Inclusion Leader
Rebecca Thompson

Foundation
Holly Russell & Pina Di Nucci

Grade 1/2
Ellen Sturrock, Catherine Ivic/Molly Boyle & Zoe Clinnick

Grade 3/4
Jaime Winchester & Hannah Coatsworth/Rachel Eggby

Grade 4/5
Nabiha Rustom

Grade 5/6
Lauren Bird & Teaghan Rooks

Visual Art/Performing Arts
Belinda De Propertis & Asli Yuksel

STEM
Matthew Nichols

Health & Physical Education
Rebecca Strangis & Asli Yuksel

LOTE (Italian)
Vicky Viscuso

Learning Intervention
Kayla Lorenzini

Integration Aides
Lisa Busuttil, Robert Don, Kim Graham, Janine O’Brien, Ruza Quinn, Anna Iaria, Diana Nader, Ashton Driscoll

Maintenance
Joe Vella

Vision & Values

Our school values underpin everything that we do at Fawkner Primary School and are part of everyday life for the staff, students and families.

We promote the school as a safe, fun learning environment where every child is valued and all children are challenged to achieve their best. Our values uphold everything we do at Fawkner Primary, and help to maintain our integrity for being the best school members we can be.

Effort

We always strive to achieve excellence in everything we do at school and at home in our personal lives. Being the best doesn’t always mean winning, it means that we have tried our hardest and put in 100% effort.

Honesty

When we are honest, we are being open and truthful in our actions, thoughts and words. Honesty shows both self-respect and respect for others.

Kindness

When we are kind to others, we are practising how to be caring and helpful citizens of our community. Kindness is something that doesn’t cost us anything, yet it is a valuable trait to have and will help us to succeed in life. We are demonstrating positive life skills when we are being kind to others.

Respect

We are respectful when we are polite, considerate and thoughtful to all others regardless of gender, age, race, religion or ability. We show respect to our friends, our family, teachers, and members of the community. We also try to earn the respect of others.

Responsibility

Being responsible school members means looking after ours and other peoples belongings and taking pride and care in our work, as well as our actions. The school has a comprehensive Personal Development Program that centres on children taking responsibility for their actions within the school context.