Following a recruitment and appointment process, the staffing for Good Samaritan is now almost complete with part time teaching positions and school support officer appointments still to be completed. However, I am able to communicate the following staffing arrangements for the 2022 school year.

There are some changes to the Good Samaritan staff due to movement between schools and decisions affecting employment at Good Samaritan.

Thanks and gratitude are extended to the following staff:

• Mrs Julie Mewett: Julie has been successful in gaining a permanent position at St Brigid’s Gwynneville. She has had a significant impact on the teaching and learning at Good Samaritan. Julie’s ability to develop strong relationships with students and their families is admirable. Julie has always possessed a strong desire to consistently improve her teaching based on students’ strengths and needs. What has been our blessing at Good Samaritan is now that of the St Brigid’s community.

• Mrs Jacinta O’Connor: Jacinta will be  taking a period of leave for Semester 1 (Terms 1&2) of 2022. This will be a well deserved period of rest and renewal for Jacinta who has been committed to improving the literacy of Good Samaritan students for many years. Jacinta has also been instrumental in the establishment and ongoing implementation of PB4L across the school.

• Miss Rachel Daffara: Rachel will return to her substantive position at St Paul’s Camden in 2022. Rachel has demonstrated a commitment to Good Samaritan throughout 2021 displaying strength in her teaching and strong relationships with her students. As a community, I thank Rachel for all that she has brought to Good Samaritan and wish her well on her return to Camden.

• Mrs Michelle Cook: Michelle has made the courageous decision to resign her position at Good Samaritan at the end of the 2021 school year. Michelle intends to pursue a lecturing position for those studying to become early childhood educators. Michelle has made a significant contribution to the Good samaritan community in  establishing the Library at the time of amalgamation of two schools. Michelle has shared her deep love of literature with countless Good Samaritan students. She has managed the technological devices of the school and has been a champion of digital awareness  and citizenship. Michelle will be remembered for Book Week and the exciting experiences that our students enjoyed. We may see Michelle in a casual teaching capacity in the new year.

• Mrs Shirley Jancetic will return to her substantive position at Good Samaritan in 2022 following  twelve months of working as an Education Officer within CEDoW. Shirley’s role in 2022 will focus on supporting the Diverse Learning Needs of Good Samaritan students.

Next year we welcome the following teachers, under temporary contracts, to the Good Samaritan community:

Mrs Tania McRobert has accepted an ongoing general classroom teaching position. Mrs McRobert has worked at Good  Samaritan for a number of years and we have observed her commitment to the students and the school. Mrs McRobert brings a wealth of experience having worked in several different Dioceses. 

Mrs Jenny Black will continue as a member of the teaching staff of Good Samaritan in a full time classroom position in 2022. Jenny has worked as our EAL/D teacher and partnered Mrs Tubaro in Kindergarten. Jenny’s strong ability to build upon the Literacy and Numeracy skills of students will enable a classroom learning environment that is student centred.

Mr Jason Novak has accepted an ongoing general classroom teaching position continuing the work and commitment that he has brought to our school this year. Mr Novak works to create a learning environment that is rich and challenging for the students.

Mr Michael Gore has also accepted an ongoing general classroom teaching position. Mr Gore has worked well to create strong relationships with his students this year which has resulted in a learning environment that reflects the strengths and needs of the students.

Mrs Christie Gray will continue to work in Amaroo. Christie has experience across a number of schools and a variety of settings including Special Education. She has a good knowledge of the curriculum and well developed skills of differentiating the curriculum to suit student learning needs. Mrs Gray develops good relationships with students allowing for a positive classroom climate. 

Mrs Lauren Mahar has accepted a general classroom teaching position. Lauren is an  experienced teacher having taught in the Melbourne Archdiocese prior to teaching with the NSW Department of Education at Nowra. Lauren comes to Good Samaritan  with strong referees and a commitment to Catholic education.

Miss Ashley Rae will join the Good Samaritan staff in 2022. Ashley currently teaches at St Justin’s Oran Park and is excited to join the Good Samaritan community. Ashley has a love of learning and a particular interest in teaching STEM.

Ms Jane Stackhouse will take up the position of EAL/D teacher at Good Samaritan. Jane is appointed to this role by CEDoW and comes with extensive experience in the area of teaching students whose first language is not English.

Below are the 2022 staffing arrangements with part time positions still to be confirmed.