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Barrenjoey High School

Barrenjoey High School

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Telephone02 9918 8811

Emailbarrenjoey-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Our staff

Get to know our school staff. We're all here to help.

Our professional, university-educated teachers encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. They maintain the highest integrity and concern for your child’s wellbeing.

The principal is responsible for the educational leadership and management of our school. If you would like to speak to the principal, please contact us to make an appointment.

Our school administrative staff can answer inquiries or direct you to the appropriate staff member for help.

2024 Staff at Barrenjoey

ACTING PRINCIPAL  /  Ms Sarah James and Mr Jeff Brown

The Principal has ultimate responsibility for the leadership and management of all aspects of the school.  Parents who would like an interview with the principal should contact the school for an appointment.

DEPUTY PRINCIPALS / Mr Jeff Brown, Ms Sarah James, Ms Yvonne Garcia and Ms Sarah Saunders (Rel DP Week 5 - 11 Term 1)

The Deputy Principals are responsible for student welfare and discipline, curriculum, teacher professional learning and the organisational running of the school.  

Responsibilities

Mr Brown - Years 7 & 12

Ms Garcia - Years 9 & 10 

Ms James  - Years 8 & 11

FACULTY HEAD TEACHERS

Head Teachers are responsible for the organisation of their subject areas.  Any queries about levels of study, class placements or textbooks should be directed to them.  In addition, head teachers support year advisors and monitor attendance.

Subject Head Teacher Subject Head Teacher
English / Languages Mr Roberts PDHPE Mr Mason
Mathematics Ms Ring Wellbeing Ms Saunders
Science Ms Driscoll Learning Support Ms McKay
HSIE Ms McEwan Teaching & Learning  
Technology Ms Kahler and Ms Sullivan Administration Ms Turik
CAPA Ms Gudmunson Inclusive Learning Unit Ms Dodson

 

YEAR ADVISORS

Year Advisors assist students with their academic progress and social development through their school life.  The Year Advisors assist with any problems in the following areas:

  • personal, family or social problems;
  • educational progress;
  • choice of subjects and courses of study;
  • problems related to school uniform and general conduct; and/or
  • problems associated with attendance, punctuality and absentee notes.

Student welfare is the main concern of our Year Advisors.  Do not hesitate to contact your Year Advisor for more information.

2024  Year Advisor Assistant YA Executive Support Teacher
Year 7 Ms Frost Ms Stamopoulos Mr Roberts
Year 8 Ms Milham-Habgood Mr Rose-Meatcham Ms McEwan
Year 9 Mr Moylan Mr Lloyd Ms Kahler & Ms Sullivan
Year 10 Ms Clark Ms Taylor Ms Ring
Year 11 Ms Dickinson Mr Matthew Ms Driscoll
Year 12 Ms Claire Mr Mason Ms Gudmunson

SCHOOL COUNSELLOR /  Mr Comans and Ms Cook

Teachers, parents, health and welfare services or students themselves refer students to the School Counsellor.  The School Counsellor is concerned with psychological welfare, diagnosis of educational problems, programs of remediation and adjustment problems.  Parents are welcome to make an appointment by telephoning the school – 9918 8811. 

Ms Cook  - Monday and Tuesday

Mr Comans - Wednesday to Friday

 

CAREERS ADVISOR  /  Mr Moylan

The Careers Advisor is available to all students but particularly to Years 9-12.  Year 10 have timetabled careers lessons and need to check with the Careers Advisor for information about work experience and the annual careers market.  The Careers Advisor gives help to students and parents on subject selection, post school studies and career path planning.  Senior students can book individual interviews to discuss their program of study or future education, training and employment goals.

Administration Staff

Manager - Felicity Hance

Front Desk - Jess Wallace and Robyn Waller 

Treasury - Felicity Hance and Kristy Jones (M-Thu), Monica Lerpiniere (F)

General Administration - Chris Aubrey , Di Cutrie, Kalinda Hawson, Anne Marshall, Nicky Ross, Belinda Waterson, Emma Marshall, Paula Moretti 

General Assistants - Geoff Bateman, Trent Williams, Frank Zonnefeldt