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Meet our Primary team of dedicated individuals who work together to ensure every student reaches their God-given potential

PRIMARY STAFF

Mrs Maddie Becker

Mrs Maddie Becker

Teachers' Aide

Working with children has been a passion of mine and I feel privileged to be able to support the staff as well as help and guide the children in their learning at school.

Mrs Suzanne Bellette

Mrs Suzanne Bellette

Dip.Teach., B.Ed., Graduate Certificate (Learning difficulties)1

Stage 2 Coordinator/Year 4 Teacher

I value being part of a team and the Primary Department has an awesome team of people who appreciate each other and work together under God to serve the school community.

Mrs Esther de Kraker

Mrs Esther de Kraker

Knowledge of Bib Studies., B. Ed. (Primary)

Kindergarten Teacher

Nowra Christian School is a great place to work. We consider every student unique and lovingly made in the image of God. It is my hope to encourage students to discover, explore and develop themselves in a positive and encouraging environment.

Mrs Kelly Burns

Mrs Kelly Burns

Teachers' Aide

Mrs Julie Crabtree

Mrs Julie Crabtree

Teachers' Aide

I love all areas of my work and feel truely blessed to be apart of an amazing, caring and supportive environment.

Mrs Rosie Ellery

Mrs Rosie Ellery

M.Teach., B.Sc.(Psych)

RFF

I love getting to know students and seeing them change and grow as they learn. I love being able to share life and faith with them as they do this.

Miss Rebekah Gordon

Miss Rebekah Gordon

B. Science, M. Teach

Year 5 Teacher

Mrs Carli Green

Mrs Carli Green

B. Teach (Early Childhood)

Kindergarten Teacher

Mrs Yvonne Hefferan

Mrs Yvonne Hefferan

Dip. Teaching

Primary Coordinator

It is a blessing to be able to help children learn and grow academically, socially and spiritually. 

Mrs Narelle Lancaster

Mrs Narelle Lancaster

Dip. Teach

RFF/K-2 Librarian

I really enjoy teaching Christianly, where Jesus is Lord.  My experience here at Nowra Christian School has been uplifting and I have grown in my Christian faith and professional life.

Mrs Joanna Landstra

Mrs Joanna Landstra

A.Mus.A AMEB (violin)
B Eng (Hons) (Bioprocess) UNSW
Grad Dip Ed (primary) UOW

Year 4 Teacher

I enjoy working with so many wonderful  students, families and colleagues at NCS.

Mrs Meredith Longfield

Mrs Meredith Longfield

B. Teach. (Early Childhood Education), B. Ed (Early Childhood Education)

Year 2 Teacher

It is a real privilege to impact the lives of my students and being able to share God's love and truths with them is an absolute joy.

Mrs Hayley Martin

Mrs Hayley Martin

Teachers' Aide

I love the wonderful support and encouragement between staff and students at NCS.

Mrs Lania Matts

Mrs Lania Matts

Certificate IV in Community Services, Certificate III in Education Support

Teacher's Aide

Working at NCS means I get to enjoy my days supporting children and teachers in a caring environment based on Christian values.

Mr Paul McLennan

Mr Paul McLennan

B. Ed, Cert BIB St.

Head of Primary

At NCS I enjoy teaching with a committed team of people focused on education. The School is situated on large grounds. This allows our students plenty of space to learn and grow.

Mrs Erin Morris

Mrs Erin Morris

B Arts/B Teaching

Year 3 Teacher

I enjoy working alongside staff who really care for our students and for each other.

Mrs Vicki Norsworthy

Mrs Vicki Norsworthy

Teachers' Aide

It is a pleasure, an honour and a privilege to be part of the Kindergarten children's lives as they start their learning journey.

Mrs Holly Parker

Mrs Holly Parker

B Primary Education

Year 3 Teacher

I enjoy working at NCS because of the supportive and caring community who reflect Jesus' love and graciousness throughout all aspects of the school.

Mr Phillip Parker

Mr Phillip Parker

B. Teach., B. Ed. (Primary)

Primary Coordinator/Year 5 Teacher

I teach in the Primary School and especially love to help students 'catch the reading bug'!

Mrs Margaret Parsons

Mrs Margaret Parsons

B.A, Grad. Dip. Ed.

Year 3 Teacher

It is a blessing to be able to be a part of children's lives and helping them to grow and learn and I especially love being able to share God's Love and HIS Word with the children at NCS.