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

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.

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 Josephine Spinks
  • Ms Amy Danckert
  • Mr Nicholas Derricott
  • Ms Catilin Gabriel
  • Ms Simone Kirkwood
  • Ms Wendy Prince
  • Ms Amy Su
  • Ms Samantha Xu
English

Ms Lindy Jones (Head Teacher)

  • Ms Nicole Best
  • Ms Anita Cassidy
  • Ms Annie Chiv
  • Ms Tamara Earle
  • Ms Heather Gosbell
  • Ms Amy Greatrix
  • Mr Daniel North
  • Ms Natalie Olivera
  • Ms Mathuvanthi Paheerathan
  • Ms Angel 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

Ms Clarissa Greenhalgh (Head Teacher)

  • Ms Rhonda Bacales
  • Ms Gia Franchi - International Students Coordinator
  • Ms Wendy Heinrich
  • Ms June Lee
  • Ms Hazel Ou

Library

  • Mr Matthew Boggon
  • Ms Susan Garrard
History

Mr Simon Cauchi (Head Teacher)

  • Ms Sonja Branagh
  • Ms Kate Campbell-Perry
  • Ms Megan Jones
  • Mr Kenneth Gardner
  • 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 Toni Smith (Head Teacher)

Ms Melissa Silveri (Head Teacher)

  • Mr Mark Bell
  • Ms Leona Bibb
  • Ms Angela Bridger
  • Ms Sharon Connell
  • Mr Peter Garagounis
  • Ms Farah Heidarishahi
  • 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 Vicki Wheatley
PDHPE (Personal Development and Physical Education)

Mr Brad Tudman (Head Teacher)

  • Mr Kenneth Chow
  • Ms Nicole Fahey
  • Ms Anna Golding
  • Ms Chanelle Jennings
  • Mr Peter Jephtha
  • Ms Alexandra Jones
  • Mr Thomas North
  • Mr Simon Nosworthy
  • Ms Jane O'Malley
  • Ms Courtney Tuala
  • Ms Shay Scott
  • Mr Corey Whane
Science

Dr Rita Dhar (Head Teacher)

  • Ms Darshi Amarasekera
  • Mr Purvi Arora
  • Mr Edward Bakeer
  • Mr Matthew Carey
  • Mr Jagdish Chand
  • Mr Garek Chung
  • Ms Suiqi (Cara) Hu
  • Ms Ghazal Ighani
  • Ms Elisha Iransad-Asl
  • Ms Gurmeet Kadian
  • Mr Kevin Khalili
  • Ms Katie King
  • Ms Monica Nejad
  • Mr Anthony Rodi
  • Ms Haseena Shah
  • Mr Saleem Sheriff
Social Science

Ms Michelle O'Brien (Head Teacher)

  • Mr Joshua Bastok
  • Mr John Connell
  • Ms Kanchan Khanna
  • Mr Shane Nicholson
  • Ms Rosalind Ong
  • Ms Helen Preketes
  • Mr Peter Romanos
  • Mr Mandeep Sarna
  • Mr Toby Smith
  • Mr Bryan Wu
  • Ms Hai-Ping (Vicki) Xue
Sport

Ms Chanelle Jennings (Head Teacher Rel)

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 Gary Moroney
  • Mr Joseph Nakhoul
  • Ms Marie Saker
  • Ms Sharon Shaw
  • Mr Chris Shepherd
  • Mr Jaison Varkey
Teacher Administration

Ms Sharon Connell (Head Teacher)

VET (Vocational Education and Training) / Careers

Mr Jaison Varkey (Head Teacher)

Careers

  • Ms Jane Curran
  • Ms Leanne Turco
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 Matthew Boggon

  • Ms Hazel Ou
Year 8

  • Ms Simone Kirkwood

  • Ms Samantha Xu
Year 9

  • Ms Blosia Sun

  • Mr Seaton Kenna
Year 10

  • Ms Stina Landgren

  • Mr Benedict Stone
Year 11

  • Mr Dylan Scott

  • Ms Hasini Thiyambarawatte
Year 12

  • Mr Peter Romanos

  • Mr Mandeep Sarna

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 Tracey Garnett
  • Ms Cathy Gaston
  • Ms Michelle Giltinan
  • Ms Katie Hemmings
  • Ms Joanne Hutton
  • Ms Tracey King
  • Ms Micayla Moeller
  • Ms Carol Nanyanzi
  • Ms Leisje Smith
  • Ms Anita Sorak
  • Ms. Tannia Tan
  • Ms Belinda Walker

General Assistants (SAO)

  • Mr Andy Laucis
  • Mr Ian Sinden

IT Support

  • Mr Will Annetts
  • Mr Justin Burke

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