Principal and staff profiles

Welcome from our Principal

Ms Vicky Ireland, School Principal

As the Principal of Nuriootpa Primary School, I’d like to welcome you to our friendly school community. At NPS we all work together to make sure our school is as supportive of student learning and development as possible.

Leading NPS, and working with the wider school community, is a most enjoyable job. To be in daily contact with children of all year levels is a pleasure and there is never a day without an interesting conversation and/or a laugh with students.

I’m passionate about two things:

  • Ensuring every child has the opportunity to learn and grow
  • Supporting teachers to build their capacity to be the best they can be

If you are already a member of our flourishing school community then I encourage you to keep the lines of communication open between yourself and school, and if you are interested in becoming a part of our adventure then don’t hesitate to get in touch for a chat and/or school tour!

“at the end of the day, at the end of the week, at the end of my life, I want to say I contributed more than I criticised” Brene Brown

Meet our leadership staff

Meet our leadership staff

Steve Cornish

Deputy Principal

Steve is an experienced teacher and leader and has worked as a Principal in NSW and SA. He has strengths in curriculum and pedagogy as well as enjoying the role of 'fixing things'.

Steve Cornish, Deputy Principal

Steve is an experienced teacher and leader and has worked as a Principal in NSW and SA. He has strengths in curriculum and pedagogy as well as enjoying the role of 'fixing things'.

Alex Stokoe

Wellbeing Leader

Alex is an experienced teacher and leader, having worked in school libraries, literacy coaching and as a Principal. Alex is very creative and approaches his Wellbeing role and Science teaching role with innovation and depth.

Alex Stokoe, Wellbeing Leader

Alex is an experienced teacher and leader, having worked in school libraries, literacy coaching and as a Principal. Alex is very creative and approaches his Wellbeing role and Science teaching role with innovation and depth.