Principal and leadership staff

Welcome from our Principal

Ms Julie Murphy, School Principal

Welcome to Elizabeth Vale School.
We proudly acknowledge that Elizabeth Vale School is situated on Kaurna land. We pay our deep respect to Kaurna Elders past and present and recognise their enduring connection to land, culture, and community.

As Principal, I am proud to lead a school community that warmly welcomes families and celebrates the rich diversity of our students. We hold high expectations for every learner and are deeply committed to strong academic outcomes, personal growth, and wellbeing. By working in partnership with families, we create a supportive and inclusive environment where every child is known, valued, and empowered to achieve their best.
Jule Murphy, Principal

Meet our leadership staff

Meet our leadership staff

Andreena Waugh

Deputy Principal

Andreena Waugh, Deputy Principal

Dave Pascoe

Assistant Principal: Trauma Informed Practice

Dave Pascoe, Assistant Principal: Trauma Informed Practice

Jacqui Forjan

Assistant Principal: Inclusive Education

Jacqui Forjan, Assistant Principal: Inclusive Education

Manjinder Kaur

Assistant Principal: Intensive English Learning Centre

Manjinder Kaur, Assistant Principal: Intensive English Learning Centre

Christie Barber

Assistant Principal: Early Years

Christie Barber, Assistant Principal: Early Years

Chris Guy

Pedagogical Coach

Chris Guy, Pedagogical Coach

Nykita Gibbs

Coordinator: Student and Family Support Early Years

Nykita Gibbs , Coordinator: Student and Family Support Early Years

Tracey Hammat

Business Manager

Tracey Hammat, Business Manager

Nina Swinkels

Coordinator: Community Connections

Nina Swinkels, Coordinator: Community Connections

Cassie Brown

Coordinator: Data, Policies and Processes

Cassie Brown, Coordinator: Data, Policies and Processes

Vicki Wilson

Strategic Leader: Aboriginal Education

Vicki Wilson, Strategic Leader: Aboriginal Education

Sue McCandish

Early Years Pedagogical Coach & Senior Speech Pathologist

Sue McCandish, Early Years Pedagogical Coach & Senior Speech Pathologist

Ash Daly

Coordinator: Student Support

Ash Daly, Coordinator: Student Support

Graham Rigney

Manager: Student & Community Engagement

Graham Rigney, Manager: Student & Community Engagement