Mr Duncan Lawler - Deputy Principal
Preschool – Kindergarten Executive
Hello my name is Duncan Lawler. I am the Deputy Principal and Team Leader for preschool and kindergarten. I am excited to be leading the P/K team. I have been working in education for over 30 years and have a strong interest in early years teaching and children’s literature. Out of school I love to go to the gym, fish and travel. I am looking forward to building positive partnerships with our families to support our children in the early years.
Duncan Lawler
Email: duncan.lawler@ed.act.edu.au
Mrs Nicole Watkin
KMIP1 Kindergarten English teacher (Mon-Wed)
I am Mrs Watkin. Over the years working at Mawson, I have taught Year One and Year Two as well as Preschool and Kindergarten. I have been here to see our school grow from very small to very big in a short time. I have two children. They have taught me a lot about being a great teacher and the amazing role parents play as the first, and life-long, educators of their children. I love to read stories and sing and dance. My favourite author is Julia Donaldson. I love her books and the stories they tell. In my classroom, you will see lots of hands-on learning and hear lots of conversations about all the fun activities we are doing.
Nicole Watkin
Email: Nicole.watkin@ed.act.edu.au
Ms Gabrielle O'Reilly
KMIP1 Kindergarten English teacher (Wed-Fri)
Hi! I’m Mrs O’Reilly and I’m excited to be starting my second year teaching KMIP2 within the wonderful kindergarten team at Mawson Primary School. Kindergarten is such a fun and exciting year and I’m thrilled to be part of it! In the KMIP2 classroom, students will begin their school journey through hands-on learning experiences that foster curiosity, independence and social skills. When I’m not in the classroom, you’ll often find me on the sidelines cheering for my children at their weekend sports, reading a good book, cooking or keeping active. I work Wednesday - Friday.
Gabrielle O'Reilly
Email: gabrielle.o’reilly@ed.act.edu.au
Ms Jingjing Liu
KMIP2 Mandarin classroom teacher
My name is Jingjing and this is my third year working in Mawson. I have six years experience working in early childhood education as an early childhood teacher and I have a great passion working with young children. I believe in high expectations for all students and I am willing to support each student to achieve their full potential. In my spare time I love hiking with friends and travelling. I also enjoy time on my own, reading or baking. I look forward to getting to know the students and walking together with them through their learning journey.
Jingjing Liu
Email: jingjing.liu@ed.act.edu.au
Mrs Sophie Vidler
KV Kindergarten teacher
My name is Mrs Vidler and this is my second year teaching kindergarten at Mawson Primary School. I am very excited to be a part of the Kindergarten teaching team again this year. I love reading and maths and enjoying sharing this passion and enthusiasm with my students. In my spare time, I enjoy riding horses, playing ice hockey, travelling and visiting family and friends. I am excited to get to know the students at Mawson Primary School and watch the children grow and thrive on their learning journey.
Sophie Vidler
Email: sophie.miller@ed.act.edu.au
Mrs Olivia Leonard
KL Kindergarten teacher (M-T)
Hi, I’m Mrs Leonard and I have been teaching at Mawson for over a decade! I have taught Preschool, Kindergarten, Year 6 and Small Group Children over my time here. My aim for my teaching career is to instil a love of learning in all children so that they will always be lifelong learners. Outside of school I love to go to F45, walk my dog and spend time with my 2 sons. I’m so excited to be back teaching Kindergarten in 2026!
Olivia Leonard
Email: olivia.leonard@ed.act.edu.au
Ms Amanda Friend
KL Kindergarten teacher (F)
Hi, I am Ms. Friend. I work in Kindergarten with KL . On other days I am a busy mum to four boys. I love working at Mawson and have got to know many families in my time. I am looking forward to getting to know you. I love watching children learn through play and have a passion for the arts.
Amanda Friend
Email: Amanda.Friend@ed.act.edu.au