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

Warami. I’m excited to welcome you to our school, where we create a supportive environment for every child to thrive. We value respect, curiosity, community and teamwork.

We’re proud of our dedicated staff and strong partnerships with families, and we are proud of our students and what they achieve. Together, we ensure our students feel valued and inspired to learn.

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The school is very proud to currently have over ten staff members on board who are all former students. This demonstrates the quality mentoring that occurs within our school, inspiring students to join the public education teaching force. Our mix of staff is diverse and their talents broad, bringing rich teaching and learning experiences to our classrooms and beyond.

Our students are strong visible leaders in the community, with strong representation at a range of community events. We are proud to have such strong community connections within our school and celebrate the many family links that exist and the success of our Alumni.

I invite you to explore our website to discover what makes our school special, and you can also take a closer look with our virtual tour. We look forward to welcoming you into our community.

Voula Facas, Principal of Winmalee High School

Staff 2026

Principal

Voula Facas

Deputy Principals

Chris Pendergast Years 7, 9 & 11
Craig McGown (Rel) Years 8, 10 & 12

Wellbeing & Support

Bree Hinchey-Holley - Head Teacher
Verity Bailey
Alison Bovill - Head Teacher
Jade Oldfield
Greg Dutton
Kate Walbank

Careers Adviser

Emily Burns - Year 12 Year Adviser

Applied Technology

Narelle Brown
Jo Boundy
Stacy Chapman - Year 9 Year Adviser
Dominika Faber

Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) - Music & Drama

Lyndall Fox
Danella Cooper

CAPA - Visual Arts

Erin Douglas  - Head Teacher (Rel)
Sam Kirby

English

Amelie McLean - Head Teacher
Emily Burns
Elly Charman
Clair Duncan
Jessica Harris
Alison Maddigan
Von McSpadden
Emma Seabrook
Jen Taylor
Ros Tippet - Girls Adviser, ARCO

Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE)

Di Redfern - Head Teacher
Ben Chenoweth
Jim Borg - Year 10 Year Adviser
Hailey Borg - Year 7 Year Adviser
Kirstie Burcher - Year 8 Year Adviser
Ashleigh Devile

Industrial Arts

Geoff Booth - Head Teacher
David MacCormick
Frank van Zanten
Jeff Larsen

Japanese

David Cranby

Teacher Librarian

Ariane Doyle - Year 11 Year Adviser

Mathematics

Jodie Hume - Head Teacher
Sudhir Gopal
Eliza Howlett
Katrina Mather
Anna Smith
Daniel Richmond
Shaan Ford
Owen Ruttle

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) & Dance

Jamie Galbraith - Head Teacher
John Meyers
Dan Bonora - Year 9 Year Adviser
Kate Byrnes
Leilani Daniels
Kayleen Dutton
Jamie Galbraith
Kristie Wood
Hailey Brokman
Jess Peters

Science

Paul De Bono - Head Teacher
Paul Verstegen
Patricia Clear
Kevin Joseph
Kylie Macqueen

Sports Organiser

Dan Bonora - Year 9 Year Adviser

Learning Hub/Support SLSO Team

Aaron Stubbs
Karen Van Den Brink
Yvette Wheadon-Davis
Luca Herbert-Rice
Cameron Gomez
Georgia Bartlett
Caitlin Borg
Tim Small
Rose Skinner

Support Class SLSOs

Annalise Halpin
Tracey Hurst
Elyce Bushell

Counsellor

Alison Rhodes
Kathy Nash

Student Support Officer

Rob Bradshaw

Business Manager

Debbie Liehr

School Administration

Sally Bayly
Heather Craig
Nicole Darby
Chris Della Libera
Shanna Gooch
Rachel Jones

Student Services

Sally Brull
Maryjka Kelly

Library Assistant

Rhana Eady

IT Assistant

Narelle Hill

Science Assistant

Cristina Stoffers

Applied Technology Assistant

Ali O’Rourke

Canteen

Lisa Hooley - Manager
Kim Down
Belinda Posford
Stephanie Grodzicki
Louise Papasotiriou

General Assistant

Peter Smith

Vision Team

Rosina Clarke, Angela Contractor, Dianne Li

Year Advisers 2026

Year 7: Ms H Borg (HSIE)
Year 8: Ms Kirstie Burcher (HSIE)
Year 9: Ms S Chapman (App. Tech) & Mr D Bonora (PDHPE)
Year 10: Mr J Borg (HSIE)
Year 11: Ms A Doyle (Library)
Year 12: Ms E Burns (English) & Mr D Cranby (Japanese)

Year 7 2027: Ms E Howlett (Mathematics)

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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

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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.

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Teachers who never stop learning

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

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Teacher–family partnerships

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

Have a question for our principal or teachers?

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Additional learning support

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

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Stories and highlights

Hear about stories, wins and proud moments from our staff and students.