Principal
Welcome from our Principal
Mrs Tammy Lambden, School Principal
Welcome to Mawson Lakes School!
I am delighted to extend a warm and friendly welcome to our school community. At Mawson Lakes School, our vision is to empower compassionate, diverse learners to positively impact the world. We are guided by our core values: we are courageous, we are curious, and we are kind.
Our large campus, encompassing a local creek, connects us to nature and land, and provides a relaxed environment for learning. We are proud to be part of a connected community, collaborating with Mawson Lakes Preschool and the University of South Australia.
Our school offers a range of specialist programs, including The Arts, Japanese, Physical Education and Science. We are fortunate to have a dedicated Defence School Mentor and a committed English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) team, supporting our diverse community. Our First Language Maintenance Program in Urdu and Punjabi, along with our Instrumental Music offerings, enriches our students’ educational experiences. Our Wellbeing Leader facilitates further opportunities with Kids Council, Eco Warriors and leading the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
We value feedback from our community and the contributions of our Governing Council, fostering a culture of collaboration and collective responsibility. Our commitment to learner agency and curiosity is reflective of the Strategy for Public Education. We ensure that every student is supported, socially, academically and emotionally, including students with disabilities, additional needs, or require stretch and challenge.
We are proud of our growth and remain dedicated to supporting all learners. Thank you for being a part of our journey at Mawson Lakes School. Together, we will make a difference.
Warm regards
Tammy
Meet our leadership staff
Meet our leadership staff
Phil Parsons
Assistant Principal
Working on the West side of our school supporting our Y3 -6 cohort of students.
Phil Parsons, Assistant Principal
Working on the West side of our school supporting our Y3 -6 cohort of students.
Kristy Smith
Assistant Principal
Working on the East side of our school supporting our Rec - Y2 cohort of students.
Kristy Smith, Assistant Principal
Working on the East side of our school supporting our Rec - Y2 cohort of students.
Reannon McGiffert
Assistant Principal
Working on the East side of our school supporting our Rec - Y2 cohort of students.
Reannon McGiffert, Assistant Principal
Working on the East side of our school supporting our Rec - Y2 cohort of students.
Jessica Anderson and Kate Green
Wellbeing Leaders (Term 1)
Supporting whole school student wellbeing - Jessica - Mon to Thurs; Kate - Fri
Jessica Anderson and Kate Green, Wellbeing Leaders (Term 1)
Supporting whole school student wellbeing - Jessica - Mon to Thurs; Kate - Fri
Samantha Kennedy
Curriculum Coordinator
Supporting whole school student curriculcum.
Samantha Kennedy, Curriculum Coordinator
Supporting whole school student curriculcum.
Teaching Staff 2026
Reception - Nimrod E21
Brooke Ashworth
Reception- Nimrod E22
Kate Green and Elsie Cooke
Reception - Nimrod E23
Amelia Tredrea
Reception - Nimrod E24
Erica Ferraresso
Reception (mid-year intake) - Aurora E34
Vanessa Pace
Year 1 - Aurora E31
Poppy Connors
Year 1 - Aurora E32
Jessica Purkis
Year 1 - Aurora E33
Linda Wright
Year 1 - Toroa E41
Lara Whitmore and Emma Luciano
Year 1/2 - Toroa E43
Hayley Boschen and Emma Peluso
Year 2 - Toroa E42
Lauren Munro
Year 2 - Denison Centre DC1
Bree Kurtz
Year 2 - Denison Centre DC2
Michaela Rankin
Year 3 - Casey W11
Gurvinder Kaur
Year 3 - Davis W22
Shelby Nicka and Vanessa Pace (T3 Sarah Niculici)
Year 3 - Davis W23
Casey Hosking and Bianca Duke
Year 4 - Hannam W31
Steve Gera
Year 4 - Hannam W32
Emily Gardiner and Maria Zvarec
Year 4 - Harrisson W41
Jasmine Hutchinson
Year 4/5 - Harrisson W42
Monica Kemp
Year 5 - Mertz W51
Claudia Scenini
Year 5 - Mertz W52
Ali Childs and Wendy Connor
Year 5 - Mertz W53
Lucy Turner and Samantha Kennedy
Year 6 - Mertz W54
Izzy Sando
Year 6 - Mertz W55
Zoe Barrett
Year 6 - Mertz W56
Victoria Caroscio
Year 6 - Mertz W57
Joshua Weston and Jessica Watts (from T2)
Specialist Teaching staff
The Arts - Casey W13
Starra Tunbridge and Abby Bruce (from T3)
Japanese - Casey W12
Ashleigh Parker
Physical Education - Denison Centre Gym
Des Deuter
Science - Primary - Davis W21
Justin Grubb
Science - Junior Primary - Toroa E44
Bianca Duke
Specialist Support
English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) Teacher
Tania Balales
English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) Teacher
Michelle Gleave
English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) Teacher
Daljit Kaur
First Language Maintenance and Development (Urdu/Punjabi/Hindi) Teacher
Syeda Gilani
Instrumental Music Teacher (Guitar)
Ben Leahy
Aboriginal Community Education Officer (ACEO)
Zakiyah Mueller
Bilingual School Support Officer (BSSO)
Richard Vuong
Defence School Mentor
Dawn Bowden
Pastoral Care Worker
Emma Papps
Administration Support - School Services Officers (SSO)
Business Manager
Christina Cannon
Finance Officer
Magdalene Cher
Administration / Enrolment Officer
Deb Perry
Administration Officer
Renee Denham
Denison Centre / Administration
Belinda Longman
Administration / Finance Support
Marg Oxford
Resource Centre Support
Viki Taylor
ICT Support
Brian Sewart
Classroom Support - School Services Officers (SSO)
Classroom Support
Bec Atkinson, Danielle Moore, Heidi Hoskin, Yvonne Wahlstedt
Casual Classroom Support
Alyssa Ahern, Amelia Casburn, Amelia Cotgrave, Antonietta Bruno, Audra Barbour, Brooke Casbard, Charlotte Possingham, Deepika Soni, Jess Pegoli, Maria Paras, Monny You, Nakiah Myers, Natasha Lewis, Samuel Howard, Tiana Keenan, Thomas Oxford, Will Kroehn, Zahra Khavari
OSHC / Vacation Care - Leadership
Director
Lorin Gillings
Assistant Director
Sue Sheridan
Educational Leader
Tatum Yarwood