About Us

Principal's Welcome

Welcome to Parkhill Primary School - a place where every child is known, cared for, and empowered to thrive. As Principal, it is my privilege to lead a school community that truly lives our motto, United Through Learning, We Nurture Success and embraces each child’s journey with purpose, compassion and joy.

At Parkhill, we believe that the foundation of great learning is strong relationships. Every student is nurtured to grow academically, socially and emotionally, supported by a dedicated team of educators who know your child by name and understand their unique strengths and interests.

Our school values - Care, Community, Courage and Curiosity - are more than words. They are the heartbeat of The Parkhill Way, guiding interactions inside classrooms, across our expansive grounds, and within every House Group and learning experience. We know that when students feel safe, supported and genuinely known, they engage more deeply, take risks in their learning, and grow with confidence.

We are proud of our inclusive, welcoming environment - one that celebrates diversity, fosters resilience and encourages every learner to set high expectations for themselves. Our programs are thoughtfully designed to nurture confident lifelong learners, equipping students with the skills they need for success in an ever-changing world.

Parkhill is more than a school - it is a community. We value strong partnerships between home and school, and we warmly invite you to be part of our learning journey. Whether you are exploring our website for the first time or are already part of our community, I hope you feel the pride we have in our students, our staff and the supportive culture that makes Parkhill such a special place to learn and grow.

Warm regards,
Ms Joanne Jolly
Principal

Who Are We?

WELCOME

to Parkhill Primary School

We understand that choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a family.

At Parkhill our united approach ensures your child is nurtured through their formative years, so that they leave with a life-long love of learning.

Our school values not only underpin our strong Social Emotional Learning programs but they simply become ‘The Parkhill Way’. The attitudes and behaviours that we see in the classroom and playground every day.

Our Purpose

Through working as a united learning community, our purpose is to produce optimistic, resilient lifelong learners with skills for future success as responsible citizens in the 21st century.

我们的目地

通过一个联合统一的学习社区，我们的目标是培养出乐观，灵活性强的，一生能不断学习的学生，他们能负起在未来成为21世纪责任的公民。

Our School Motto

UNITED THROUGH LEARNING, WE NURTURE SUCCESS

United Through Learning, we Nurture Success

校训

通过学习团结在一起，我们培育成功

Our Staff

Leadership

Jo Jolly

Principal

joanne.jolly@education.vic.gov.au

Michelle Smith

Assistant Principal

Michelle.Smith@education.vic.gov.au

Dale Mills

Acting Principal (Term Two)

dale.mills@education.vic.gov.au

Teaching Staff

Liz Nevill

Foundation

Olivia Shinnie

Y1/2 A

Bianca Bevilacqua

Y1/2 B & Learning Specialist

Steven Avis

3/4 A

Sasha Anossovitch

Y3/4 B

Alex Davies

5/6A

Rebecca Belnap

Y5/6 B

Desiree Schlack

Mental Health & Wellbeing Leader & Curriculum Leader

Specialist Staff

Mitch Boatman

STEAM

Shuoyin Tu

LOTE Mandarin

Marinda Tanner

Performing Arts

Dean Sciacca

Physical Education

Education Support Staff

Helen Hassiotis

Business Manager

Sarah Coghlan

Administration Assistant

Tom Hassiotis

Maintenance Manager

Integration Aides - Classroom & Student Support

Corinne Coy

Integration Aide

Lina Papalia

Integration Aide

Angelita Williams

Integration Aide

Zoe O’Toole

Integration Aide

Widya Bustani

Integration Aide

Archer Weston

Teacher Aide

Facilities

Modern Learning Environments at Parkhill Primary School

At Parkhill Primary School, we are proud to offer contemporary, purpose-built learning environments that support creativity, collaboration and student success.

Over recent years, our school has undergone significant upgrades and modernisation, transforming our facilities into vibrant, future-focused spaces designed to enhance every child’s learning experience.

A School Designed for the Future

Thanks to substantial investment from the Victorian Government, our campus now features:

A competition-sized gymnasium, supporting physical education, sport and whole-school events
Modern music and science spaces, designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and hands-on learning
A dedicated arts space, encouraging self-expression and creativity
Beautifully designed landscaped outdoor areas, creating welcoming and engaging environments for play and learning
Flexible, permanent learning precincts, replacing older facilities to better support contemporary teaching practices

Continuous Improvement for Our Students

Our commitment to excellence is ongoing. With a further $5.3 million investment announced in the 2023–24 State Budget, additional upgrades are underway, with completion anticipated in late 2025 (subject to change).

These continued improvements ensure that Parkhill Primary School remains a place where students thrive—academically, socially and creatively.

Inspiring Learning Every Day

Our modern facilities are more than just buildings—they are spaces where students feel motivated, supported and inspired to do their best. Combined with our strong community and dedicated staff, they play a vital role in delivering high-quality education for every child.

TheirCare OSHC

Enrolments Now Open

Welcome to TheirCare at Parkhill Primary School

We’re absolutely thrilled to invite families to join us at TheirCare, where every day is packed with fun, learning, and safe adventures in our vibrant OSHC program!