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Proud Primary School Principal. All views expressed are my own.

Sydney, Australia
Joined January 2015
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How I would love to see other children get the same opportunities as our beautiful students do! Such a game changer!
ab.co/452GqaO This music program for kids as young as six is proven to boost literacy, numeracy and attitude to schooling - and it may be coming to a public school near you.
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“At last, some news of hope and pure joy” We have been incredibly moved to read your responses to the news of how our ACO Foundations program has transformed young people’s lives at St Marys North Public School, including in letters to the @smh editor. smh.com.au/national/nsw/musi…
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So proud ❤️
The Australian Chamber Orchestra have taught St Marys North PS students to play the cello & violin since 2018. Daily intensive music instruction is having a positive impact on student learning outcomes. Well done students! Photos by: @A_C_O/Maria Boyadgis. smh.com.au/culture/music/how…
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The importance, and the joy, of having music in schools. 🙏🎶 Read how our ACO Foundations program has transformed the experiences of pupils at St Marys North Public School. #AustralianChamberOrchestra smh.com.au/culture/music/how…
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Lisa Parrello retweeted
Muscle memory & improved learning outcomes for all, Aust Chamber Orchestra showcase - St Marys Nth Public school, today where over 175 students across Years 1-3 perform - joined by Richard Tognetti. Every day these amazing students prioritise their music lessons!
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St Mary’s North PS hosted a Father’s Day Breakfast for fathers & carers in their community. @FoodbankNSWACT supported the special breakfast event by donating food & the hamper gifts. Thank you to the St Mary’s North staff & Foodbank for putting on such a great event!
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Just so proud of our partnership with the ACO. Absolutely changing lives 🎻🎶❤️
Be still our beating hearts. 😲🥰 Watch the magical moment school-aged pupils performed Beethoven's Ode to Joy with the ACO. Donations to the Orchestra help fund programs like this, ACO Foundations, which we've seen change the lives of young people.🙏 aco.com.au/news/2023-june/ac…
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Be still our beating hearts. 😲🥰 Watch the magical moment school-aged pupils performed Beethoven's Ode to Joy with the ACO. Donations to the Orchestra help fund programs like this, ACO Foundations, which we've seen change the lives of young people.🙏 aco.com.au/news/2023-june/ac…
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Lisa Parrello retweeted
How proud do the St Mary’s North Public School students look & how clever are they! Thanks Australian Chamber Orchestra @A_C_O, @lisap2972 & the staff of St Mary’s North Public School for providing students with the opportunity to learn the violin & cello facebook.com/stmarysnorthpub…
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Last night, our little musicians played alongside Richard Tognetti’s ACO. Such an incredible experience. We are privileged to work in partnership with the ACO to improve the equity of access to a rich music education for our students. Changing lives! @NSWEducation @dizdarm @A_C_O
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What a week! Began the week co-hosting the 2019 Ed Week launch, had a visit to DoE Parramatta offices with our little musicians and today celebrated 60 years of public education. Shout out to our amazing St Marys North staff on the biggest Ed Week ever⁦ ⁦@NSWEducation⁩
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The St Marys North Public School string ensemble is showing off their impressive skills with members of the @A_C_O 🎻 #EdWeek19 #GCC19
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Thank you for having us today. One of our little musicians said it was the best day of his life! @NSWEducation @dizdarm @A_C_O @mscott
Great article in @smh highlighting the work of the Australian Chamber Orchestra @A_C_O & @lisap2972 to teach St Mary’s North PS students to learn how to play the violin & cello. We were treated to a performance today at our office. Outstanding! smh.com.au/education/he-had-… #EdWeek19
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Thank you @mscott a quality music education definitely has the power to change lives @A_C_O
A wonderful school with great leadership.
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Lisa Parrello retweeted
What joy—listening to the talented and hard working kids from St Mary’s North Public School play so beautifully for the launch of #edweek this morning
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An amazing @NSWEducation Education Week launch at St Mary’s North PS: every student sharing their voice in celebration of public education
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Fabulous partnership between the Australian Chamber Orchestra and St Marys North Public School. In Year 1 - string instrument practice for all to start every school day.
Wow! Just wow! St Marys North! Bravo and encore! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @NSWEducation @mscott @dizdarm @scrowley67 @michelehedge1
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An end of an era. Yesterday we said farewell to Jackie Greenow after 23 years as Community Liaison Officer at St Marys North PS. Our students, staff and community will be forever grateful for the legacy Jackie leaves behind. Happy retirement Jackie! @k_mcspeerin @pruecar
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Lisa Parrello retweeted
So much fun checking out some exotic camouflaged wildlife today at St Mary’s North PS with the primary VR kit! @STEM_Share @ryannoonan5
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