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
  • Nicole MacAlpine (Head Teacher)
  • Gilda Ahmad
  • Melissa Chung Yoon
  • Chris Cheong
  • Riem Derbasi
  • Stacey Scott
  • Michael Nolan
Maths Staff
  • Nadine Wild (Head Teacher)
  • Aijaz Ahmad
  • Lydia Chen
  • Deirdre Truong
Science Staff
  • Lisa Nguyen (Head Teacher)
  • Jitendral Lal (Computer Coordinator/Rel.HT)
  • Garine Assadourian
  • Christina Hatchman
  • Claire Santhaseelan
  • Adam Simeoni
Human Society and its Environment (HSIE)Staff
  • John Falvo (Head Teacher)
  • Vicki Lodge (Head Teacher, Teaching and Learning)
  • Stuart Brain R/HT Wellbeing
  • Toula Averkiou
  • Rachael Beckett
  • Grant Kelly
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
Learning and Support Teacher / English as another language dialect
  • Natalie Conroy
  • Christine Hammond
  • Gina Balsamo
  • Lorena Senzio
  • Kylie Sharrock
  • Hayley Meadows
  • Jacobus Boeser
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Faculty (PDHPE)
  • Nick Philippou (Head Teacher)
  • Diane Merhi
  • Leyla Derbas
  • Alec Walsh
  • George Georgiou
Careers / Admin / Library
  • Adam Sharp (Head Teacher)
  • Marianne Brewster ( Transition Career Adviser)
  • Paris Hadjisocratous (Careers)
  • Mark Shenouda (Librarian)
  • Debbie Owens (Librarian)
Support Unit
  • Troy Hepple (Support Unit)
  • Racquel Toynton (SAO/Deaf Support
  • 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)
  • Laura Rothgenger (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)
  • Arnuth Kumaralingam (SLSO Autism Support)
  • Nick Falvo (SLSO Mainstream 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)
  • Hend El-Moubayed  (SLSO Mainstream Support)
  • Tommasina Pacicca  (SLSO Mainstream Support)
  • Julie-Anne Tucker (SLSO Mainstream Support)
Year Advisers 2025
  • Year 7:  Deirdre Truong / Pamela Kourtis
  • Year 8: Riem Derbasi / Christina Hatchman
  • Year 9:  Tony Azizi / Belinda Mastroianni
  • Year 10: Stacey Scott /  George Georgiou
  • Year 11:  Adam Simeoni /  Sarah Seo
  • Year 12: Claire Santhaseelan / Alec Walsh

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 Siene (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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