Principal’s Message
You are very fortunate to be part of a wonderful school where you are empowered to learn and grow. As your Principal, I am extremely proud to be part of Cranbourne South Primary School and I am delighted that you are part of our family.
We have a welcoming, positive and caring environment, supported by a strong community, that encourages our students to be confident and creative in achieving their highest potential. At Cranbourne South Primary School we are passionate about providing students with opportunities that develop their emotional, social, physical and academic skills. Our goal is to encourage you to persist and try new things, embrace the many opportunities presented to you, while instilling a lifelong love of learning.
Over the course of the year, I encourage you to take ownership of your achievements, no matter how great or small. You have an unlimited amount of potential, with unique strengths and interests so be proud of who you are!
We look forward to sharing your learning journey. We will take great delight in seeing you grow into a responsible, happy resilient and socially fulfilled individual.
Our Values
PURPOSE: I am here.
POSITIVITY: I look on the bright side.
PERSISTENCE: I am determined.
PRIDE: I stand tall.
PASSION: I strive to achieve.
Our Mission
Our school endeavours to empower teachers, students and community members to embrace learning, achieve their personal best and strengthen emotional, social and physical wellbeing.
Our Philisophy
To provide all students with an education they can be proud of by exhibiting confidence and creativity in this complex and ever changing world. To assist students in taking ownership of their learning; to grow into responsible, happy, resilient and socially fulfilled individuals.
History
Cranbourne South Primary School was established on April 23 1956 in a one room building and a total of 27 students. The school’s official opening was conducted on August 24 1956. The first ‘Head Teacher” Mr P.B. Botsman was an energetic man with the support of an equally energetic school committee and mother’s club.
A second classroom was added at the end on 1961 with a third added in 1970. By 1975 the school was extended to six classrooms plus two offices, staffroom, storeroom and attached toilets.
Our Team
The preferred method to contact the classroom teachers is via the ‘Send emails to [Student]s teachers’ in COMPASS.
Cate McKenzie
Principal
Karen Halket
Assistant Principal
Ash Bell
Assistant Principal
Classroom Teachers
Rachael Richardson
Prep A
Monique Bryden
Prep B
Elaine Doughty
Prep B
Mel Henwood
1A
Kendra Anderson
1A
Cherie Furlong
1B
Eloise Whitaker
1C
Johanna Allerton
2A
Skye Gough
2B
Alicia Papadopoulos
3A
Mel Spicer
3A
Brian Wiltshire
3B
Jess Cook
3/4C
Pip Atherton
4A
Keisha Atkinson
4B
Alyssa Danger
4B
Danielle Ackland
5A
Isabelle Conlan
5B
Joe Meade
6A
Mark Wade
6B
Specialist Teachers
Danielle Curtois
P.E (Mon-Th)
Rhianna Hamilton
Social Wellbeing (Mon-Th)
Mick Holden
STEM
Alyssa Danger
Art
Education Support
Hayley Van Roest
ES Leader
Rani Bawa
Sharon Cattanach
ES Inclusion Coach
Brendan Corcoran
Cassie Dobson
Holly Hinton
Grace Roberts
Lee Rutter
Tash Langton
Lynette Nanayakkara
Melinda Johnstone
Jordy McGeagh
Brooke Gagliardi
Office Administration
Monique Hunt
Business Manager
Meaghan McKinnon
Office Manager
Lisa McMahon
Office Admin (M-W)
Joanne Clarke
First Aid
Nichola Allen
Disability Inclusion Leader
Allison Dew
Admin/Events
Student Leadership in 2026
School Captains
Isabelle
Nellie
Indhi
Lena
House Captains
Parker
House Captains
Cooper
House Captains
Addyson
House Captains
Milla
School Council & Governance
Cranbourne South Primary School, like all government schools in Victoria has a school council. The School Council is a group of people who assist in governing the school. It is given the power to set the directions for the school, and is a legal entity in its own right. A School Council directly governs and influences the quality of education that a school provides to its students.
To carry out its role effectively, the School Council needs to be able to work cooperatively with the parents and staff at the school. School and community consultation is an integral part of the effective running of school councils.
Cranbourne South Primary School has 12 members in total – 7 parents, 4 DET staff members and 1 optional Community Member.
School Council meets at least 8 times throughout the year both in person and remotely.
2024 School Council Members
| DET Members | Parent Members | Community Member |
| Karen Halket (Executive Officer) | Kirralea Bridges (Vice Presidet) | John Barbaressos (President) |
| Kate Corbett (Treasurer) | ||
| Stefanie Prendagast | ||
| Bill Papadopoulos | ||
| Alicia Ryan-Peek | ||
School Map & Class Locations
Hiring of School Facilities
Cranbourne South Primary School has facilities available to hire. Please refer to the policy below for more information:
Hire Of School Facilities Policy (2024)
Contact the school office to discuss and/or make an application online at Hiring of Facilities Online Application Form
Refer to the map below for the zones available to hire.
