Our principal and staff
Our school team is committed to every student’s learning, wellbeing and sense of belonging. We work together to create a supportive and inclusive school where every child is set up for success.
Welcome from our principal
As Relieving Principal, I feel incredibly proud to serve this vibrant and caring community.
Here at Bourke Street, we think we have the best job in the world! It is a privilege to lead a team of exceptional teachers who are committed to children's learning and wellbeing.
I value working in partnership with families and our wider community to create a school where families feel known, welcomed and included. The greatest joy is seeing our students grow in confidence, thrive in their learning and reach their full potential.
At Bourke Street we value curiosity, connection and opportunity. I hope you come to love our school as much as I do.
Wayne Forbes, Rel. Principal of Bourke Street Public School
Our school leaders
Our school leaders, including our principal, guide teachers and students. They help create a school culture where every child is supported to grow and thrive.
Rel. Principal - Mr Wayne Forbes
Kindergarten/Stage 1 Assistant Principal - Ms Kelly Carpenter
Stage 2 Assistant Principal - Ms Natasha Saville (M/T/F) & Mr Wayne Clift (W/Th)
Stage 3 Assistant Principal - Mr Wayne Clift
Our 2026 school teachers
Our school is staffed by an experienced, passionate and highly skilled team of teachers. Their collective knowledge of curriculum (what we teach) and pedagogy (how we teach it) is among some of the finest in Australia. With specific fouces on literacy and numeracy, our teachers drive learning forward for students at a pace that challenges and extends them.
Kindergarten Team
- Ms Elinor Gabriel
- Ms Rachel Jessen
- Ms Lauren Melsopp (M/F) & Ms Danielle Murphy (W/Th/F)
- Ms Lisa Akkoumi
Stage 1 Team
- Ms India Wilson
- Ms Sarah Topfer (M/T) & Ms Katy Kirk (W/Th/F)
- Ms Renee Jennisen
- Mr Dexter Barker
- Ms Lauren Cross (M/T/Th) & Ms Natalia Wakerman (W/F)
Stage 2 Team
- Ms Natasha Saville (M/T/F) & Ms Sally Fisher (W/Th/F)
- Ms Justyna Wild
- Mr Dexter Barker
- Mr Daniel Heyden
Stage 3 Team
- Mr Wayne Clift
- Ms Carly Brailsford
- Ms Mikaela Jones
Support and Specialist teachers
- Mrs Rebecca Tolz - Teacher/Librarian
- GotGame Teachers - PE Specialists (Tuesdays only)
- Ms Lucia Cavadini-Bell - Kitchen Garden Specialist (M/T/W)
- Ms Liz Neal - Learning and Support Teacher (LAST) (M/T/W/Th)
- Ms Katy Kirk - English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) (Tues only)
- Ms Toni Celine - Release from Face to Face (RFF) (Thurs only)
School Learning and Support Officers (SLSOs) aka Teacher's Aids
- Miss Irene (M/T/W)
- Miss Annette (W/T)
- Miss Scarlett (M/T/Th/F)
Our front office staff
Unless prearranged, teachers rarely have an opportunity to check emails or answer phone calls during the day. Our friendly front office staff can help you get in contact with school leaders and teachers.
For any urgent matters, please call the school.
School Business Manager - Miss Jodie
School Adminsitration Officer - Miss Vicky (M/T/Th/F)
School Adminsitration Officer - Miss Mikaela (W/Th)
Have a question for our school?
Our friendly office team can help you get in touch. No question is too big or too small!