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 & Approved Provider

Lisa Lovell

Administration & Enrolment Officer

Lucia Holding

Our Educational Team

  • Teacher – Tanya Quinlan

    Co-Educators – Kate Kenny & Perina Reali

    Extended Care Educator – Perina Reali

  • Lead Teacher (4YO) – Gladys Amarnath

    Co-Educator – Janet Whelan & Perina Reali

    Extended Care Educator – Perina Reali

  • 3YO Teacher (2024) – Nicole Taylor

    3YO Teacher (2025) - Tanya Quinlan

    Co-Educators – Kate Kenny & Janet Whelan

  • Teacher – Tanya Quinlan

    Co-Educator – Kate Kenny & Perina Reali

    Extended Care Educator – Perina Reali

  • 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 & Thursday)
Kate Kenny (Wednesday)

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 - Co-opted from Committee for each meeting

VP (3YO Rep) - Hannah Farrelly

Secretary - Georgia Brandi

Purchasing Officer - Catherine Schurmann

Activities Officer - Lisa Ottorini

2024 Committee Representatives

Red Group Representative - Rebecca Lowery

Yellow/Orange Group Representative - Kirsty Owen

Business & Compliance Manager - Lisa Lovell

Educational Leader - Gladys Amarnath

Administration & Enrolments Officer - Lucia Holding

2025 Committee Positions - Nominations now open

Please view our Committee Role Descriptions for further information about our volunteer organisation

Executive Committee Positions

  • Chairperson

  • Vice President (3YO)

  • Vice President (4YO)

  • Secretary

  • Treasurer

General Committee Positions

  • Volunteer Coordinator

  • Media Officer

  • Activities and Fundraising Officer x 2

  • Purchasing Officer

  • Garden and Maintenance Officer

  • General Committee Representative