Our Team
Our experienced early childhood teachers and educators have a deep understanding of child development and a passion for providing stimulating and nurturing learning environments for our children. Our caring team are committed to building rapport with children, families and the community to create a sense of belonging and inclusion which shapes future generations.
Black Rock Pre-School (BRPS) is a community-based non-profit kindergarten, governed by a Committee of Management (COM) and managed on a daily basis by the Business & Compliance Manager, the Administration & Enrolments Officer and the Educational Leader to ensure the continuity and stability of the kindergarten.
Our Management Team
Educational Leader & Nominated Supervisor
Gladys Amarnath
Business & Compliance Manager
Lisa Lovell
Administration & Enrolment Officer
TBC
Our Educational Team
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Lead Teacher – Tanya Quinlan
Co-Educators – Kate Kenny & Perina Reali
Extended KinderCare Educator – Gwen Stephens
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Lead Teacher (4YO) – Gladys Amarnath
Co-Educators – Janet Whelan & Perina Reali
Extended Care Educator – Gwen Stephens
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3YO Teachers - Tanya Quinlan & Kelli Sherratt
Co-Educators – Kate Kenny &Janet Whelan
Extended KinderCare Teacher - Kelli Sherratt
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4YO Teacher – Tanya Quinlan
3YO Teacher – Kelli Sherratt
Co-Educator – Perina Reali & Gwen Stephens
Extended KinderCare Educator – Gwen Stephens
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Lead Teacher (4YO) – Gladys Amarnath
Co-Educators – Janet Whelan & Perina Reali
In the absence of the Nominated Supervisor or Approved Provider, the Person Responsible for each day of kindergarten is listed below:
Gladys Amarnath (Tuesday & Friday)
Tanya Quinlan (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday)
Our Committee
An incorporated association, our kindergarten is governed by a volunteer Committee of Management (Committee) and delegated staff members. For the association to operate effectively it is essential that our families and other community members volunteer.
The main focus of the Committee is to foster family involvement in the kindergarten through coordinating social events and other activities beyond the kindergarten’s educational program and to focus on fundraising to ensure the children have the best possible kindergarten experience and environment, whilst providing governance oversight for the kindergarten’s management.
Our Committee is comprised of 12 positions including five Executive Committee positions and seven General Committee positions. The Committee is supported by general volunteers. All positions are appointed for a term of one year.
The Committee is responsible for:
Providing governance and oversight to the kindergarten’s operations, including financial management
Hosting and promoting social activities for the wider kindergarten community
Undertaking fundraising activities to support the kindergarten program
Supporting the maintenance and upgrade of garden and grounds through coordinating working bees
Coordinating volunteers to support the extension of the Educational Program
Supporting the education and management team as required
Ensuring timely and accurate communication between families, educators and others in the kindergarten community.
Chairperson - Georgia Brandi
VP (3YO Rep) & Activities Officer - Jessie Wilson-Haynes
VP (4YO Rep) - Amelia Paul
Treasurer - Ally Taylor
Secretary (Acting) - Georgia Brandi
2025 Committee Representatives
Media & Communications - Liz McTaggart
Garden & Maintenance - Thomas Wilson-Haynes
General Representatives - Nick Bunney & Rigvy Jadunundun
Purchasing Officer - vacant
Volunteer Coordinator - vacant
Please view our Committee Role Descriptions for further information about our volunteer organisation