Class Teacher: Sharmin Kaur & Val Furphy

Education Assistants: Lachy, Shelby, Denika & Sapana

Welcome to Banksia in 2026!

Banksia’s classroom for 2026 is made up with six amazing students being taught by two very passionate teachers, Sharmin Kaur and Val Furphy and a team of passionate and dedicated Education Assistants. The staff team works cohesively to promote the best possible outcomes for all students and endeavour to meet the individual learning needs of each student.

Throughout the school year, the students will be participating in literacy and numeracy programs that are tailored to their individual needs. Our focus in Banksia is to develop skills for a lifetime and to promote independence. We teach these skills through various activities such as Art, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and cooking. Students will also participate in other specialist programs weekly including Swimming, Music and Physical Education.

We are so excited for a year filled with learning and fun!