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.
Our Management Team
Educational Leader & Nominated Supervisor
Gladys Amarnath
Business & Compliance Manager & Approved Provider
Lisa Lovell
Administration & Enrolment Officer
Lucia Holding
Our Educational Team
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Lead Teacher (4YO) – Tanya Quinlan
3YO Teacher – Libby Schwarzinger
Co-Educators – Kate Kenny & Perina Reali
Extended Care Educator – Perina Reali
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Lead Teacher (4YO) – Gladys Amarnath
Co-Educator – Janet Whelan & Perina Reali
Extended Care Educator – Perina Reali
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3YO Teacher – Libby Schwarzinger
Co-Educators – Kate Kenny & Janet Whelan
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4YO Teacher – Tanya Quinlan
Co-Educator – Kate Kenny & Perina Reali
Extended Care Educator – Perina Reali
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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 & Thursday)
Libby Schwarzinger (Wednesday)
Our Committee
Black Rock Pre-School (BRPS) is to be 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 teh Educational Leader to ensure the continuity and stability of the kindergarten.
All components of kindergarten operation sit within BRPS and are managed within the regulations and supported by DET, ELAA and Bayside Council.
BRPS is a registered charity and is an incorporated association.
The Parent Committee provides an opportunity for parents and association members to contribute on-going viability and future direction of the kindergarten, through coordinating social events and fundraising activities. At BRPS, the Parent Committee comprises of up to 12 voluntary positions which are filled annually around November during our annual general meeting.
Chairperson - Co-opted from Committee for each meeting
VP (3YO Rep) - Hannah Farrelly
Secretary - Georgia Brandi
Purchasing Officer - Catherine Schurmann
Communication Officer - Alice Mouritz
Activities Officer - Lisa Ottorini
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
Committee Responsibilities
Provide 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
Support 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
The Parent Committee also employs permanent and contract staff to manage the human resources, OHS, operational, administration and financial requirement of the kindergarten, to ensure it meets its regulatory requirements.