Phil Anthony
Principal
Our School
Keysborough Gardens Primary School
Welcome to Keysborough Gardens Primary School
Keysborough Gardens Primary School opened in January 2020 and has quickly grown into a thriving and diverse learning community. In 2026, the school has approximately 520 students across 23 classes, with long-term enrolments projected to reach 600–650 students.
Located on a landscaped 2.2-hectare site in Keysborough South, our modern facilities include flexible learning spaces, a well-equipped gymnasium, sports courts, playgrounds, and outdoor learning areas designed to support collaboration, creativity, and active play.
As an authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) World School delivering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), we combine inquiry-based learning with explicit teaching practices to support every student’s academic, social, and emotional development.
Our school community is guided by the values of Kindness, Empathy, Gratitude, Respect, and Excellence, which shape the culture of learning and relationships across the school.
Our Beginnings
Keysborough Gardens Primary School was one of 10 new schools built in 2019. For the Keysborough community this was a very exciting development. Keysborough Gardens Primary School officially opened in 2020.
Founding Principal
Phil Anthony
2019 - 2021
Mr Phil Anthony began as the founding Principal of Keysborough Gardens Primary School in July 2019 and opened the school in January 2020.
He played a key role in building strong foundations and creating a caring, supportive and innovative learning environment for our students.
We thank Phil for his vision, dedication and passion in establishing our wonderful school, and for his many years of service with the Department of Education, including his role as Founding Principal from 2019 to 2021.
State of the Art Learning Spaces
Our learning spaces are flexible learning environments and encourage collaboration, giving students lots of opportunities to learn every day.
MAIN BUILDING
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Ground Floor: Reception, offices, library, Mandarin, Prep & Year One classrooms
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Level One: Year Two to Four classrooms
PERFORMING ARTS & PHYSICAL EDUCATION BUILDINGS
Used for Physical Education, Performing Arts, Before & After School Care, and community activities.
YEAR FIVE BUILDING
This two storey building contains 4 classrooms, additional withdrawal spaces and small group areas.
YEAR SIX / STEM / ART BUILDING
Home to Year Six classrooms with small group areas, and collaborative learning spaces and separate STEM and Art areas.
GROUNDS
Our school grounds include sports courts, grassed play spaces, junior and senior playgrounds, a sandpit, a veggie garden, a Gaga Pit, an outdoor stage, a dedicated Prep village to facilitate calm outside play.
Meet the Team
School Leaders
Sherri Jenkins
Principal
Deanne Barrie
Assistant Principal
Rebecca Matlock
Assistant Principal
Simon Gliddon
Assistant Principal
Andrea Cadby
Inclusion Leader
Prep Learning Community
Liz Matthews
Prep Team Leader
Kirsty Cipriano
Prep Teacher
Kristen Harly
Prep Teacher
Robyn Howard
Prep Teacher
Britney Smith
Prep Teacher
Year One Learning Community
Gem Towle
Year One Team Leader
Teresa Baker
Year One Teacher / Early Career Instructional Leader
Natasha Green
Year One Teacher
Ellen Pratt
Year One Teacher
Emily Jeffrey
Year One Teacher
Year Two Learning Community
Ashleigh Bareham
Year Two Team Leader
Mia Clohesy
Year Two Teacher
Michelle Drummy
Year Two Teacher
Sophie Wood
Year Two Teacher
Year Three Learning Community
Ryan Gleeson
Year Three Team Leader
Meg Garth
Year Three Teacher
Georgia Furmedge
Year Three Teacher
Year Four Learning Community
Emily Bourke
Year Four Team Leader
Stuart Hill
Year Four Teacher
Rebecca Williams
Year Four Teacher
Jacinda Hocking
Year Four Teacher
Shakaya Thomas
Year Four Teacher
Year Five Learning Community
Elinor Hansen
Year Five Team Leader /
English Instructional Leader
Lisa Featherstone
Year Five Teacher
Ryan Serpanchy
Year Five Teacher
Jaiden King
Year Five Teacher
Gemma Shea
Year Five Teacher
Year Six Learning Community
Samantha Opie
Year Six Team Leader /
Maths Instructional Leader
Steph McGorlick
Year Six Teacher /
PYP Instructional Leader
Antonia Scandizzo
Year Six Teacher
Specialist Staff
Victoria Gelberg
Performing Arts
Tong Sha
Mandarin
Mark Blundell
Physical Education
Fiona Grace
Visual Arts
Carol Kancachian
STEM
Ryan Serpanchy
Physical Education
Emma Littlejohn
Learning Enhancement Program
Education Support Staff
Dee Smith
Business Manager
Selen Asi
Office Administration
Lana Clough
Office
Administration
Raffaella Lawson
Learning
Support
Ella Reardon
Learning
Support
Rachel Condon
Learning
Support
Cassie Barker
Learning
Support
Dorothy Hinton
Learning Support
Chum De Silva
Learning Support and Canteen
Danielle Fraser
Learning Support
Sam Sellers
Learning Support
Chloe Koppens
Learning
Support
Kira Hayward
Learning Support
Elle Robertson
Learning Support
Tracy Lucas-Lely
Learning
Support
Briar Brown
Learning
Support
Tina Zia
Learning Support
Michelle Peters
Learning
Support
Mia Nguyen
Learning Support
Sallyanne Symonds
Learning
Support
Sonia McCaffrey
Learning Support
Russell McLeod
Maintenance
Manager
Bill Wong
School Technician
Buddy
Wellbeing Dog
TeamKids
The FUN begins at TeamKids – the perfect choice for families seeking exceptional Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services.
Your child’s needs are met all year-round with our Before, After and Vacation Care programs.
What's the TeamKids Difference?
Delicious & Nutritious Food
Epic Events
Full-Time Director of Service
Fun Zones
Screen Free Fun
Team Kids Clubs
Term Challenge
You can find out more, register or book at teamkids.com.au today!
Uniform
School uniforms create a sense of belonging to our school community and the children wear it with pride. All students are required to wear school uniform each day.
Please note that black school shoes or runners are part of the school uniform.
Our uniform is available at PSW store Hampton Park.
Unit 1, 9-11 South Link,
Dandenong South, 3175
Phone: 03 9768 0343
Regular Trading Hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm,
Saturday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Further Developments and Projects
'Green Zone' Upgrades
The front of our school is looking fantastic with the addition of a teepee, cafe cubby house and 'buddy bench'. Our students are already putting them to good use at recess and lunchtimes!
