Our Principal and Staff

Our school team is committed to every student’s learning, wellbeing and sense of belonging. We work together to create a supportive and inclusive school where every child is set up for success.

Our school leaders

Our school leaders, including our principal, guide teachers and students. They help create a school culture where every child is supported to grow and thrive.

Our teaching staff

Your child’s school experience is shaped by the people around them. Our teachers bring experience, care and a passion for learning to every lesson. With a focus on success, they help every child reach their full potential.

English Staff
  • Patricia Coulson (Head Teacher)
  • Gilda Ahmad
  • Melissa Chung Yoon
  • Riem Derbasi
  • Stacey Scott
  • Michael Nolan
  • Daniel Sykes
  • Hayley Meadows
  • Ko Boeser
Maths Staff
  • Nadine Wild (Head Teacher)
  • Aijaz Ahmad
  • Lydia Chen
  • Ying Gu
  • Omar El Husni
Science Staff
  • Lisa Nguyen (Head Teacher)
  • Jitendral Lal (Rel.HT)
  • Sadhana Sharma
  • Garine Assadourian
  • Christina Hatchman
  • Claire Santhaseelan
  • Adam Simeoni
  • Mira Basma
  • Donna Topic (Lab Assistant)
Human Society and its Environment (HSIE)Staff
  • John Falvo (Head Teacher)
  • Stuart Brain R/HT Wellbeing
  • Toula Averkiou
  • Rachael Beckett
  • Kathleen Quintal
  • Maysser Omar
Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA), Technology and Applied Studies (TAS), LANG
  • Sophia Cotsis (Head Teacher)
  • Tony Azizi
  • Pamela Kourtis
  • Ellen Letsios
  • Carol Lin
  • Karen Maciel
  • Susan McGrath
  • Palpasa Shrestha
  • Sarah Seo
  • Omar ElHusni
  • Janet Wu (Kitchen Assistant)
Learning and Support Teacher / English as another language dialect
  • Natalie Conroy
  • Christine Hammond
  • Gina Balsamo
  • Lorena Senzio
  • Kylie Sharrock
  • Hayley Meadows
  • liz Chui
  • Chenxi Wu
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Faculty (PDHPE)
  • Nick Philippou (Head Teacher)
  • Diane Merhi
  • Alec Walsh
  • Mark Abraham
  • Joel Scurr
Careers / Admin / Library
  • Stacey Scott (Head Teacher)
  • Marianne Brewster ( Transition Career Adviser)
  • Paris Hadjisocratous (Careers)
  • Mark Shenouda (Librarian)
  • Debbie Owens (Librarian)
Support Unit
  • Sallam Bianco (Head Teacher)

    Hayat Ismail (Support Unit - SAO)

  • Mira Basma

  • Liam Green

  • Troy Hepple (Support Unit)

  • Lisa Del Popolo (Teacher Autism Support)

  • Hari Bali (Support Unit)

  • Sonia Pesce (Teacher Autism Support)

  • Anwar Mirza (Support Unit)

  • Mariah Kouros (Support Unit)

  • Tyler Broyles (Support Unit)

  • Javen Sanchez (Support Unit)

  • Caitlyn Coman-Sargent (Support Unit)

  • Gloria Chan (Support Unit)

  • Eleanor Mulligan  (Support Unit)

  • Emily Lee

  • Paul Sherry

SLSO
  • Leonie Kolenko (SLSO Autism Support)
  • Graig Macleod (SLSO Autism Support)
  • Rachel Owens (SLSO Autism Support)
  • Hayat Ismail  (SLSO Autism Support)
  • Elena Messiou (SLSO Autism Support)
  • Zaynab Saboune (SLSO Autism Support)
  • Lina Sofyan (SLSO Autism Support)
  • Remy Phillips (SLSO Autism Support)
  • Ryoko Omachi (SLSO Autism Support)
  • Asma Tariq (SLSO Autism Support)
  • Dawn Helou (SLSO Deaf Support)
  • Nina Dolfo  (SLSO Deaf Support)
  • Juanita Leiva (SLSO Deaf Support)
  • Naima Milford (SLSO Mainstream Support)
  • Greg Aspinall (SLSO Mainstream Support)
  • Tommasina Pacicca  (SLSO Mainstream Support)
  • Julie-Anne Tucker (SLSO Mainstream Support)
Year Advisers 2026
  • Year 7: Hayley Meadows / Michael Nolan
  • Year 8: Pamela Kourtis
  • Year 9:  Riem Derbasi / Christina Hatchman
  • Year 10: Tony Azizi
  • Year 11: Stacey Scott
  • Year 12: Adam Simeoni /  Sarah Seo

Our teachers make the difference

Committed to your child’s success

Our teachers ensure every student can thrive. They use proven ways to teach and tailor learning support for their students

Expert, connected and accredited

Our teachers are part of a strong education network. They may hold advanced accreditation. This ensuring high-quality teaching for your child.

Teachers who never stop learning

Our teachers are lifelong learners. They stay current through regular training and keep improving how they teach students.

Teacher–family partnerships

Our teachers build trust through clear communication. Our families know that their child has support and is ready to learn.

Wellbeing and support staff

Our wellbeing and support staff guide student wellbeing, learning needs and inclusion. They work with teachers to make personalised adjustments. This means each child can take part fully in school life. We make our school welcoming and accessible to every child.

Our wellbeing and support staff
  • Daniel Pappas (R/HT Wellbeing)
  • Stuart Brain (R/HT Wellbeing)
  • Charles Sienes (SSO)
  • Allison Galicia (Counsellor)
  • Ryan Lodge (SSO)

Administrative and operations staff

Our administrative and operations staff keep our school running smoothly. They support students, teachers and families every day. You can find them in our front office or on the school grounds.

Our administrative and operations staff
  • Sue Williams (School Administrative Manager)
  • Belinda Nicholls (Business Manager)
  • Leanne Wilson (SAM)
  • Mechelle Harrison ( SAO)
  • Cathy Mariani (SAO)
  • Maria Mokdassi(SAO)
  • Claudine Chayna (SAO- Finance)
  • Josese Sadrata (Technical Support Officer - TSO)
  • Sophia Chahoud (SAO)
  • Katia Nader (SAO)
  • Mary Webb (SAO)
  • Janet Woo (Kitchen Assistant)
  • Donna Topic ( Lab Assistant)
  • Christine Xenos - Canteen
  • Scott Grady - General Assistant
  • Neil Maguire - Farm Assistant

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Additional learning support

Find out how we support students with disability or additional learning needs.

Stories and highlights

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