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.

Welcome from our principal

“Welcome to Castle Hill High School. My name is Georgina Cuthbertson and I am very proud and honoured to be the Principal of an outstanding educational institution that gives every student the opportunity to thrive academically and holistically. Castle Hill High School is renowned for its outstanding HSC and academic results.

Our school challenges minds and builds character. As a school community we have high expectations in regards to all staff and students. Respect and excellence underpin teaching and learning in an environment that is safe, caring and ambitious. We pride ourselves with our long-standing history, our students, parents, staff, values and culture.

Our school has a strong student leadership body that model high expectations and mentor all students to strive for academic excellence and model citizenship. At Castle Hill High School students are enthusiastically engaged and invested in their education. They display strong ethics and standards and are active citizens beyond the school gates.

Castle Hill High School Parents and Citizens Association (P&C), parents and community are valued contributors to our school. The P&C provide ongoing funding through contributions and grants that support the school maintaining high standards in regards to its facilities and resources. With it being well known that parental involvement in a child’s education has a positive effect on their academic and holistic growth, parent and community voice is highly valued at our school.

Castle Hill High School's success is attributable to the collective whole school efficacy towards high expectations in teaching and learning. I am honoured to oversee the quality of our leadership, teaching and non-teaching staff who through their dedication ensure that our school provides an outstanding education to every student in every classroom.

We welcome input from all of our school community. Your voice is Castle Hill High School’s future."

Georgina Cuthbertson

Principal of Castle Hill High School

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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.

Mrs Georgina Cuthbertson, Principal

Ms Clarissa Greenhalgh, Deputy Principal (Rel.)

Years 7 and 9

Ms Jennifer Dane, Deputy Principal

Years 8 and 12

Ms Diana King, Deputy Principal

Years 10 and 11

Mrs Liga Hegner, Business Manager

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.

Computing

Mr Lloyd Das (Head Teacher)

Mr Felipe Henriquez
Ms Claire Marchant
Ms Megha Yeturi

CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts)

Dr Anne Babington (Head Teacher)

Ms Amy Danckert
Mr Nicholas Derricott
Ms Simone Kirkwood
Ms Wendy Prince
Ms Josephine Spinks
Ms Amy Su
Ms Samantha Xu

English

Ms Lindy Jones (Head Teacher)

Ms Anita Cassidy
Ms Annie Chiv
Ms Catilin Gabriel
Ms Amy Greatrix
Mr Daniel North
Ms Natalie Olivera
Ms Mathuvanthi Paheerathan
Ms Brooke Parker
Ms Angela Shukoor
Mr Dylan Scott
Mr Benedict Stone
Ms Hasini Thiyambarawatte
Ms Linda Vitanza
Mr Jeffery Wang
Mr Halim Yasar

EAL/D (English as an Additional Language or Dialect) / T & L Learning and Engagement / Library

Mrs Wendy Heinrich (Head Teacher Rel.)

Ms Rhonda Bacales
Ms June Lee (International Students Coordinator)
Ms Hazel Ou

Library

Mr Matthew Boggon
Ms Susan Garrard

History

Mr Simon Cauchi (Head Teacher)

Ms Sonja Branagh
Ms Kate Campbell-Perry
Mr Kenneth Gardner
Ms Rebecca Prescott
Ms Jennifer Rhodes
Ms Sophia Thompson
Mr Matthew Yiangou

Languages

Ms Lara Palma (Head Teacher)

Mr Youjin Choi
Ms Jennifer Ha
Ms Stina Landgren
Ms Blosia Sun

Mathematics

Ms Melissa Silveri (Head Teacher) & Ms Vicki Wheatley (Head Teacher Rel.)

Mr Mark Bell
Ms Leona Bibb
Ms Angela Bridger
Ms Sharon Connell
Ms Arpita Dave
Mr Peter Garagounis
Mr Ben Jackson
Mr Jay Jiang
Mr Seaton Kenna
Ms Linda Kim
Ms Nirmaladevi Manoharan
Mr Ran Quan
Ms Janette Ra
Ms Philippa Ryan
Ms Bindu Sagy
Ms Chelsea Taylor

PDHPE (Personal Development and Physical Education)

Mr Peter Jephtha (Head Teacher Rel.)

Mr Zach Boddy
Mr Kenneth Chow
Ms Nicole Fahey
Ms Anna Golding
Ms Chanelle Jennings
Mr Thomas North
Mr Simon Nosworthy
Mr Andrew O'Connell
Mr Owen O’Reilly
Ms Shay Scott
Mr Corey Whane

Science

Dr Rita Dhar (Head Teacher)

Ms Darshi Amarasekera
Mr Purvi Arora
Mr Edward Baker
Mr Matthew Carey
Mr Jagdish Chand
Mr Garek Chung
Ms Ghazal Ighani
Ms Elisha Iransad-Asl
Ms Gurmeet Kadian
Ms Katie King
Ms Almaz Jincy Mathew
Ms Shital Modi
Ms Haseena Shah
Mr Saleem Sheriff

Social Science

Ms Michelle O'Brien (Head Teacher)

Mr Joshua Bastock
Mr John Connell
Ms Kanchan Khanna
Mr Shane Nicholson
Ms Helen Preketes
Mr Peter Romanos
Mr Mandeep Sarna
Mr Toby Smith
Mr Bryan Wu
Ms Hai-Ping (Vicki) Xue
Ms Loen Wang

Sport

Ms Chanelle Jennings (Head Teacher Rel.)

Mr Simon Nosworthy (Head Teacher Rel.) - Wednesdays

TAS (Technical and Applied Studies)

Mr David Hovelmann (Head Teacher)

Mr Tariq Abubacker
Mr Scott Drennan
Mr Nicholas Fitzgerald
Ms Nicole Franks
Mr Brian Hickey
Ms Jordan Lewis
Mr Garry Moroney
Mr Joseph Nakhoul
Ms Marie Saker
Ms Sharon Shaw
Mr Chris Shepherd
Mr Jaison Varkey
Ms Sinem Wildeisen

Teacher Administration

Ms Sharon Connell (Head Teacher)

VET (Vocational Education and Training) / Careers

Mr Jaison Varkey (Head Teacher)

Careers

Ms Jane Curran (Stage 6)
Ms Gia Franchi (Stage 6)
Ms Gina Van Eyk (Stage 5)

Teaching and Learning Head Teachers

Ms Josephine Spinks - Stage 4

Mr Brian Hickey - Stage 5 (Rel.)

Ms Angela Bridger - Stage 6 (Rel.)

Ms Amy Danckert - Student Engagement (Rel.)

Year Advisors

Year 7

Mr Peter Romanos

Ms Megha Yeturi

Year 8

Mr Matthew Boggon

Ms Hazel Ou

Year 9

Ms Simone Kirkwood

Ms Samantha Xu

Year 10

Ms Blosia Sun

Mr Seaton Kenna

Year 11

Ms Stina Landgren

Mr Benedict Stone

Year 12

Mr Dylan Scott

Ms Hasini Thiyambarawatte

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

Ms Karen Street (Head Teacher)

School Learning Support Officers (SLSO)

Ms Bronwynn Denyer
Ms Phoebe Bray
Ms Eishar Chaggar
Ms Renee Felsch
Ms Fiona Gilbert
Ms Jacinta Hogan
Ms Deanna Khoury
Mr Tom Mansfield
Mr Tristan Nelson
Mr Koray Oskay
Mr Damien Salter
Mr Jamie Sorak
Mr Joel Tedesco
Ms Samantha Torrens

School Psychologists

Ms Nicole Kusyk
Ms Rachael Tiltins

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

School Administrative Manager (SAM)

Ms Sue Hogan

School Administrative 2IC

Ms Johanne Provencher-Stott

School Administrative Officers (SAO)

Ms Corinne Anders
Ms Fortunata Buratto
Ms Yvonne Chan
Ms Angela Cukic
Ms Julie Dalmazzo
Ms Jane Dodd
Ms Janine Elliott
Ms Tracey Garnett
Ms Cathy Gaston
Ms Michelle Giltinan
Ms Katie Hemmings
Ms Joanne Hutton
Ms Tracey King
Ms Micayla Moeller
Ms Carol Nanyanzi
Ms Anita Sorak
Ms Leisje Smith
Ms. Tannia Tan
Ms Jodie Turner
Ms Belinda Walker
Ms Isabella Walker

General Assistants (SAO)

Mr Andy Laucis
Mr Ian Sinden

IT Support

Mr Will Annetts
Mr Justin Burke

Have a question for our principal or teachers?

Our friendly office team can help you get in touch.

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Additional learning support

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Stories and highlights

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