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Our professional, university-educated teachers encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. They maintain the highest integrity and concern for your child’s wellbeing.
The principal is responsible for the educational leadership and management of our school. If you would like to speak to the principal, please contact us to make an appointment.
Our school administrative staff can answer inquiries or direct you to the appropriate staff member for help.
Principal's message
Westdale Public School seeks to prepare all students, regardless of background, for a rewarding future in a dynamic society, by providing a quality, holistic education.
Students participate in quality learning experiences in an environment that is nurturing, inclusive and responsive to individual needs.
Our positive school culture fosters lifelong learning so staff and students grow in confidence, knowledge and understanding; achieve higher goals and engage and contribute as citizens.
We embed our core values in our school life so students become respectful and resilient citizens: be proud, be safe and have high expectations.
We strive to build strong relationships within and beyond the school community as it is fundamental to future success.
We have invested heavily in student success. Our attractive, spacious, modern facilities, are equipped with educational resources that are amongst the most comprehensive in the region.
Our comprehensive student learning and support program ensures all K-6 students are known, valued and cared for.
The Positive Behaviour for Learning core values make school wide expectations explicit and consistent across all settings.
We are very proud of our school, the work we do here every day and the results we achieve. This has contributed to the excellent reputation we have in the community.
As the Principal of Westdale Public School, I warmly welcome your family to our school community and look forward to working together in providing the best education for your child.
Neshelle Battle, Principal of Westdale Public School
Executive Staff 2025
Principal: Mrs Neshelle Battle
Deputy Principal: Mrs Sarah Overeem
Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction: Mrs Kerrie Shaw
Assistant Principal: Mrs Ingrid Ridley (Relieving Stage 3 - Years 5 & 6)
Assistant Principal: Mrs Katrina Hosken (Relieving Stage 2 - Years 3 & 4)
Assistant Principal: Mrs Cara Erich (Relieving Stage 1 - Year 2)
Assistant Principal: Mrs Janine Mills (Early Stage 1 / Stage 1 - Kindergarten / Year 1)
Assistant Principal: Miss Bianca Small (Support)
Assistant Principal: Mrs Jenny Lewis (Learning and Support)
Business and Administration Manager: Mrs Karen Wise
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