Principal and staff profiles

Welcome from our Principal

Ms Kath Best, School Principal

Schooling should have major impacts – not only on the enhancement of knowing and understanding – but also on the enhancement of character: intellectual, moral, civic, and performance.

We build and foster this through these key beliefs:

  • Working together towards a set of shared goals.
  • Developing positive and supportive relationships.
  • Using clear, explicit, and direct teaching.
  • Providing early intervention.
  • Providing a safe and supportive learning environment.
  • Encouraging and celebrating success.
  • Building a healthy and active community.

We are proud of the professional staff, students, parents, and families who make Elizabeth Park School a great place to learn and be – and I invite you to become a member of our community.

Please contact us if you have any questions or comments. We welcome the opportunity to share more about our programs and plans with you.

Meet our leadership staff

Meet our leadership staff

Jan Ritzau

Assistant Principal - Intervention and Support

I love coming to a place where I know everyone has the same goal: to help every child become ready to learn and achieve success. Seeing the joy on a child’s face when they learn something new or overcome a challenge is one of the most rewarding parts of my job.

Jan Ritzau, Assistant Principal - Intervention and Support

I love coming to a place where I know everyone has the same goal: to help every child become ready to learn and achieve success. Seeing the joy on a child’s face when they learn something new or overcome a challenge is one of the most rewarding parts of my job.

Jamey Godrik

Assistant Principal - Curriculum

The thing I love most about Elizabeth Park Primary School is the relationships I've developed with staff, families and students. Nothing beats walking around the yard before or after school and being approached by so many people who want to say hello and ask about your day.

Jamey Godrik, Assistant Principal - Curriculum

The thing I love most about Elizabeth Park Primary School is the relationships I've developed with staff, families and students. Nothing beats walking around the yard before or after school and being approached by so many people who want to say hello and ask about your day.

Rebecca Duerden

Assistant Principal - Preschool

I started here in 2006 and have never left because I still wake up each day excited to go to work. I feel privileged and proud to work with the Elizabeth Park community and believe our children, families and community have so much to offer.

Rebecca Duerden, Assistant Principal - Preschool

I started here in 2006 and have never left because I still wake up each day excited to go to work. I feel privileged and proud to work with the Elizabeth Park community and believe our children, families and community have so much to offer.

Alicia Hapek

Assistant Principal - Wellbeing

I've worked at Elizabeth Park Primary School for over 20 years and have loved getting to know our community and see second generations come through the school. I am so fortunate to work with a wonderful and supportive group of people each day.

Alicia Hapek, Assistant Principal - Wellbeing

I've worked at Elizabeth Park Primary School for over 20 years and have loved getting to know our community and see second generations come through the school. I am so fortunate to work with a wonderful and supportive group of people each day.