Principal and staff profiles
Welcome from our Principal
Mr Travis Braithwaite, School Principal
Welcome to Paradise Primary School — a vibrant, inclusive learning community nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Paradise, South Australia. As Principal, I am proud to lead a school where Belonging and Safety are at the heart of everything we do. Our mainstream classes from Reception to Year 6 are supported by deeply committed and passionate teachers who work collaboratively to provide engaging, high-quality learning experiences. This dedication is strengthened by our strong community atmosphere, where families, staff, and students work closely together to support every child’s success.
Paradise Primary is a proudly multicultural school, enriched by a large number of international and intensive language students from China, India and many more countries. All of our students work alongside our two Special Options classes supporting students from Reception to Year 6.
Our expansive and beautiful school grounds offer a unique learning environment, home to native wildlife including koalas and many species of birds — creating daily opportunities for connection with nature. We warmly invite you to explore our school and become part of our community where every child is encouraged to learn and thrive.
Meet our leadership staff
Meet our leadership staff
Mel Rose
Assistant Principal
Mel manages our Intensive English Language Program and International students. She is passionate about ensuring successful transition to schooling for families newly arrived in Australia and works to ensure all students receive a great education whilst they study here.
Mel Rose, Assistant Principal
Mel manages our Intensive English Language Program and International students. She is passionate about ensuring successful transition to schooling for families newly arrived in Australia and works to ensure all students receive a great education whilst they study here.
Nicollette De Leonardis
Wellbeing Coordinator
Nicollette is passionate about student and staff wellbeing and plays an active role in promoting a positive school culture. She is dedicated to building strong relationships, supporting wellbeing initiatives, and ensuring our school is a welcoming place to work, learn and thrive.
Nicollette De Leonardis, Wellbeing Coordinator
Nicollette is passionate about student and staff wellbeing and plays an active role in promoting a positive school culture. She is dedicated to building strong relationships, supporting wellbeing initiatives, and ensuring our school is a welcoming place to work, learn and thrive.
Teaching staff- Mainstream
Reception to Year 2
Georgina Pupi
Year 3/4
Tyler Senior
Year 4/5 (Mon-Wed)
Nicollette De Leonardis
Year 4/5 (Thurs,Fri)
Stephanie Sellar
Year 5/6
Tayla Tarca
Teaching staff- Intensive English Language Program
R-2
Monica Antoniou
Year 2/3
Delene Pick
Year 4-6
Claudia Castle
Teaching Staff- Special Options
R-2
Kala Devanand
Year 3-6 (Mon-Thurs)
Jacinda Greco
Maria Kominos
Year 3-6 (Fri)
Specialist Teachers
Health and Physical Education
Nathan Duff
STEM (technologies)
Maria Kominos
Culture and Language
Carol Ferris
Visual Arts
Sue Retallick
Support staff
Business Manager
Cherie Buhagiar
Library/ Office and Classroom Support
Mel Kelsey
Office and Classroom Support
Kristy Davis
Office and Classroom Support
Sam Benson
Classroom Support
Eden Maddern
Classroom Support
Natalia Cornelius
Classroom Support
Cindy Lang
Classroom Support
Amee Taylor
Classroom Support
Hasala Alles
Classroom Support
Elijah Maddern
Classroom Support
Adele Pettit
Classroom Support
Alison Allen
Classroom Support
Devon Ng
Classroom Support
Beth Kouchaky
Classroom Support
Jeigo Lim
Grounds
Groundsman (Mon, Thurs)
Mick Pettit
Groundsman (Mon)
Joshua Pathon