Headquarters:

3 Packard St, Larrakeyah, Darwin

Year founded:

1963

Number of employees:

Phone:

08 89813211

Email:

danni.mattiazzo@education.nt.gov.au

Website:

larrakeyahprimary.com.au

LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/company/campion-education

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Fathma Mauger

Principal

Natasha Guse

Assistant Principal

Sue Neal

Assistant Principal

Leadership

Fathma Mauger has worked in the NT education system for 37 years, including 13 years as a principal. She is the principal of Larrakeyah Primary in Darwin, and she is also an accredited Australian Council of Educational Research NT lead reviewer. Mauger was awarded the NT Principal of the Year in Darwin Region in the 2021 Teaching in the Territory Excellence Awards. She’s a 2022 finalist for the Principal of the Year (Government) category in the Australian Education Awards. She has been included in The Educator’s Hot List 2022. Mauger was also recognised as one of The Educator's Most Influential Educators in 2023. She is inspired by innovation in education.

Principal

Fathma Mauger

Natasha Guse has been an educator in the Northern Territory for 20 years. She has been at Larrakeyah Primary School since 2013 and is currently an assistant principal. She believes in strong leadership and developing capacity and has undertaken the Indigenous Preparation for School Leadership and the NESLI-Women’s Middle Leadership Program. This has allowed Guse to develop her leadership skills and work with teachers to further develop their capacity. Through making learning visible for students and developing teachers craft, she believes that schools are an integral part of developing lifelong learning.

Assistant Principal

Natasha Guse

Sue Neal is a seasoned educator and is currently an assistant principal at Larrakeyah Primary, bringing a wealth of experience in educational management and leadership. She has been privileged to work across Australia and England in several educational specialist fields. These experiences have allowed her to work with a dynamic range of students and teachers, from preschool to vocational education, with the personal aim of creating the best educational outcomes for student engagement and success. With a passion for student wellbeing and inclusive education, Neal believes every child has the right to be educated so they can change the world.

Assistant Principal

Sue Neal

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Leadership

Danni Mattiazzo

Senior Teacher and Head of Curriculum and Assessment

Danni Mattiazzo has over 10 years of experience in the Northern Territory’s primary school system. Throughout this time, she has worked across all year levels and developed extensive curriculum knowledge. Mattiazzo has an open and inquiring mind and constantly looks at change as an opportunity to improve student outcomes. She thrives when working with teachers to create engaging lessons, learning opportunities and experiences for students. Mattiazzo was awarded the NT Leader in Education, Darwin award in 2021 and is a finalist in the Australian Education Awards 2022. She’s also included in The Educator’s Hot List 2022, is an AITSL LEAD teacher and has presented on international platforms.

Senior Teacher and Head of Curriculum and Assessment

Danni Mattiazzo

Carmel Spruhan

Senior Teacher

Carmel Spruhan has been a primary school teacher for over 40 years and has developed her literacy expertise during this time. She has worked closely with educational consultants to build a whole-school approach to the teaching of writing and has worked with the Brightpath team and colleagues to introduce assessment of writing to her school. Spruhan has been invited to present with a co-founder of Brightpath about the project in September. She oversees the TRIADS and SPRINTS programs at her school, influencing collaborative practice. She is a finalist for Primary Teacher of the Year category in the Australian Education Awards 2023.

Senior Teacher

Carmel Spruhan

Larrakeyah Primary School in Darwin operates a variety of sustainable and environmentally friendly initiatives, which enable it to pursue its aim of creating ‘changemakers for the future’. Head of curriculum and assessment Danni Mattiazzo says, “We are always searching for ways for our students to be innovative, solve real-world problems and create a better environment to live and work in.” She adds, “Teachers aren’t leading the programs or telling students what needs to be done; instead, our teachers facilitate the projects, which allows the students to take charge.” Some of the projects run by Larrakeyah Primary include:

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Erica Kofie, QBE

Bradley King

Senior Teacher

Nidia Korfias

Senior Teacher

Rose Gerlach

Business Manager

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Since Bradley King began teaching in 2015, it has been his mission to guide students towards excellence and instill lifelong learning. At Larrakeyah Primary School, he has been provided with the opportunity to attend numerous innovative conferences, both international and domestic. He has passed on the knowledge gained to the Leadership team and staff. These opportunities led to the development of the Whole School STEAM Pedagogy and Program which has continued to grow and adapt to the world’s current climate. King is most proud of the much celebrated and enjoyed Whole School STEAM days and QUEST Program.

Senior Teacher

Bradley King

Nidia Korfias began working at Larrakeyah Primary School in 2013 and has worked with students and teachers in a variety of early, middle and upper primary years. Her goal is to encourage positive and harmonious relationships amongst peers and to have a well-structured, disciplined and academically challenging working environment. Developing resilience and having a growth mindset are high priorities in Korfias’ classroom while creating engaging learning experiences in a setting that fosters curiosity, creativity and kindness. She has been privileged to work as a senior teacher since 2021, leading the middle primary team and overseeing planning, programming and teaching for Years 3, 4 and 5.

Senior Teacher

Nidia Korfias

Rose Gerlach is the business manager at Larrakeyah Primary School. She has worked in the education system in administrative roles for over 18 years. Throughout her time in the education system, she has worked as a special education support specialist, a home liaison officer, and an administration manager. Gerlach works closely with the school principal and school board to monitor and develop budgets. She manages the upkeep and improvement of the school facility and oversees the administrative processes of the school. She works diligently to support and maintain the smooth running of the school.

Business Manager

Rose Gerlach

Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.

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In addition, Larrekeyah Primary, which first opened its doors in 1963, operates the impressive Bat Scram. The idea was formed after students built EV3 robotic scarecrows in digital technology classes to protect the school’s gardens from pests. Then the children brainstormed to find another real-life adaptation for their scarecrows. Mattiazzo says, “The targeted end goal of Bat Scram is to successfully prevent bats from entering mango farms in a humane and safe manner. We are conscious of farmers putting preventatives in place to protect their produce, with some of these preventatives being harmful to wildlife.” The students research discovered that bats only eat mangoes when their natural food source is destroyed. “We tested the effectiveness of an energy- and environmentally friendly technology that we created in robotic form,” says Mattiazzo. “Upon completion of the test in the mango farm, our project was successful at removing bats safely, resulting in happy farmers.” Bat Scram encapsulates the overriding ethos that Larrekeyah Primary seeks to instill. Mattiazzo says, “The overriding sustainable improvement has been highlighting the importance of environmental protection to students. Developing students and giving them opportunities to make changes in our world through innovative designs gives us hope for our future.”

Trash to Treasure – Students are given the opportunity to work with recycled materials to make a range of different items. They hear from experts to gain a better understanding of the recycling process. The Tourism – Workshops with industry professionals, as well as local excursions to visit tour operators, give students the opportunity to build their knowledge about different types of tourism as well as environmental sustainability and culturally responsible practices. Water Waters – Students take part in research to help professional scientists and join the Australian Microplastic Assessment Project to tackle the global problem of microplastics in waterways and devise campaigns to raise awareness of what products contain them. Students design and create microplastic traps. ECO Warriors – Students study composting and recycling of paper, bottles and cans. Upcycle Market Stall – This allows students to reuse materials like fabric, soft plastic and plastic bottles to decrease waste.