John Brotchie Nursery School

Capable, Confident and Creative Children

Telephone02 9316 8825

Emailjohnbrotch-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Our Educators

Rebecca Andrews - Principal

Rebecca Andrews - Principal

Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood from the University of Western Sydney and has been at John Brotchie for the last 17 years.

Rebecca is passionate about Outdoor Education and has been instrumental in researching and setting up John Brotchie's Bush School Program.

This year Rebecca is focusing her professional development on self-regulation and developing strategies to support children in the preschool environment.

Kath Wetenhalll - Class Teacher / Educational Leader

Kath Wetenhall- Class Teacher  Educational Leader

Kath holds a Bach of Teaching / Bach of Social Science from the University of Newcastle. Kath is an experienced preschool teacher with over 17 years of experience.

Currently, Kath is undertaking coaching and mentor training to support newly qualified teachers early childhood teachers.

 

Glenda Avery - Class Teacher / Educational Leader

Glenda Avery - Class Teacher  Educational Leader

Glenda holds a Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood from the University of Western Sydney and has been working at John Brotchie for the past 8 years.

 

Glenda is currently interested in how children gain their understanding and application of maths concepts and how she can extend and challenge mathematical learning in a play-based curriculum.

Rachael Ashton - School Learning Support Officer

Rachael Ashton - School Learning Support Officer

Rachael holds a Certificate III - Children's Services and has worked at John Brotchie for over 15 years. Rachael is our resident pet expert and ensures our children help take care of our pets.

 

She has most recently been developing her skills to support the children in play so as to help them develop understanding and skills.

 

This year Rachael is enjoying learning Ausland to use with the children.

Vanessa Reweti - School Learning Support Officer

Vanessa Reweti - School Learning Support Officer

Vanessa is currently working towards her Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood and Primary. She is combining studying and working to complete her degree.

 

One subject Vanessa is enjoying this semester is language and literacy development in the early years. She likes to put into practice what she learns with the children especially in the writing area and while communicating with children.

Joanne Leighton - School Administrative Manager and Librarian

Joanne Leighton - School Administrative Manager and Librarian

Joanne is our very experienced and super organised office manager. Joanne has worked at John Brotchie for over 20 years and is an efficient administrator who keeps the school running smoothly.

 

 Joanne is also passionate about our library. She purchases all our new books covers them and helps the children to borrow their books each week. Joanne also manages our toy library helping children and families to continue their learning at home. 

Leesa Di Campli - General Assistant

Leesa Di Campli -  General Assistant

Leesa holds a Certificate III in Children's Services and Educational Support and Certificate lll in Horticultural Practices. Leesa has worked at John Brotchie for the past 12 years and has rebuilt our playground to be the beautiful natural outdoor learning space that it is today.

Annette Benn - Art Teacher

Annette Benn - Art Teacher

Annette holds a Bachelor of Education - Secondary - Major Art. 

Annette has been working at John Brotchie supporting our Art Program for the last 10 years. Annette works with the children in our indoor and outdoor art studios on Tuesday and Friday.

Elizabeth Yanez - School Learning Support Officer and Bush School Coordinator

Elizabeth Yanez - School Learning Support Officer and Bush School Coordinator

Liz is currently working towards a Certificate 111 in Children's  Services. Liz has been raising her 3 children over the last 10 years and since returning to the workforce she has chosen a career in Early Childhood.

Liz is our Bush School Coordinator and works part-time as an SLSO

She is looking forward to all the adventures she will have with the children outdoors.

Fiz Halsey - Music Teacher

Fiz music teacher

Fiz holds a Diploma of Teaching - Early Childhood and is an experienced preschool teacher and talented musician. Fiz can play the piano, guitar and ukulele and runs our music program on Thursdays. Part of her role is to mentor the teachers to develop their skills and support our music program across the week.