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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.
Contacting faculty and staff
If you would like to contact a member of staff, please don't hesitate to call or email us. The campus number is (02) 6331 4544. If you wish to make contact by email then please send an email to kelso-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au and mark it Attn: Teacher Name. This will be forwarded to the teacher and communication can flow thereafter.
Please be aware that teachers are often teaching all day and may not be able to respond immediately.
If you have any concerns, the relevant adviser may be a good person to contact in the first instance.
Year Advisers
Year 7: Lily Walsh
Year 8: Emily Rhynehart and Murray Wood
Year 9: Shaun Rowlands
Year 10: Hannah English
Year 11: Beatrice Grace
Year 12: Billy Taylor
In addition to the year advisers, there are advisers for boys and girls.
Boys: Murray Wood
Girls: Meghann Davies and
Senior Studies Mentor: Christopher Morris
Attendance
If you have any concerns around overall attendance and partial absences, contact the relevant deputy principal.
Years 7 and 8: Karah Logan
Years 9 and 10: Karen Mortimore
Years 11 and 12: Sharon Mendes
Support: Nathan Kenny
Head Teacher Administration: Sandra Howarth
Bullying concerns
Head Teacher Wellbeing: Brendan Hyam
Careers advice
For assistance arranging Work Experience, University Early Entry and general careers advice, contact Jennifer Forster.
Class changes
These are possible, however, please speak to the relevant Deputy Principal for your year group to arrange a formal meeting.
Counselling
The school counsellor works with students and their families to make school a happy experience and help students who may be struggling.
Bronwyn Johnston (Monday, Thursday, Friday)
Emily Boland (Tuesday)
Either Bronwyn Johnston or Emily Boland will be available on Wednesdays.
Curriculum
If you wish to discuss patterns of study, electives, information about subjects or overall Year 7-12 curriculum, please arrange a time to talk to the relevant Faculty Head Teacher or College Head Teacher.
Deputy Principal (Kelso High Campus): Michael Feening
Curriculum: Sandra Howarth
Teaching and Learning: Michael Feening
CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts): Selina Ash
English: Jessie Adams
HSIE (Human Society and Its Environment) and Languages: Murray Wood
Mathematics: Michelle Anderson
PDHPE (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education): Zoey Macpherson
Science: Jeanine Lawler
TAS (Technological and Applied Studies): William Maloney
Learning support team
This team oversees the learning and welfare of students, creates strategies and plans and allocates funding.
Karen Cain
Oriana Zanon
Enrolments
Kelso High Campus Principal: Michael Sloan
Extra curricular activities
Dance, Drama and Music: Selina Ash
Sporting teams and events: Zoey Macpherson
Enrichment/gifted and talented/ virtual selective school
Aurora and iXtend programs: TBC
Aboriginal education
Girri Girri and Norta Norta: Kris Kennedy and Casey Mackay
Aboriginal Education Officer: Kris Kennedy
Leadership team
Coordinator of Year 12 Leaders: Christopher Morris
Parent - teacher evenings
These occur twice during the year, and notice is given to parents and carers so they can book times to talk to the relevant teachers. Bookings are made online: enquiries to the front office.
School reports
These are issued twice a year. If you have any questions, contact Sandra Howarth, Head Teacher Administration
Senior studies
For information about seminars, patterns of study and elective choices, contact Sharon Mendes, Deputy Principal
Special education/ support
For information about funding, programs, placements and ongoing issues around support for students with special educational needs, contact Lauren Dean, Head Teacher Support
SRC
Student Representative Council across Years 7–11: TBC
Student assistance
To discuss help with the costs associated with uniforms, fees, excursions and equipment, contact Brendan Hyam, Head Teacher Wellbeing
Subject information
For background information on various subjects, contact the school, give the name of the subject, and ask for the relevant Head Teacher.
Technology Support Officer (TSO)
Our TSO, Todd Miller, looks after various aspects of technology, from computers and projectors to supporting students with their laptops and smart devices. Students are encouraged to go to the library if they have any issues with a device so he can offer assistance. Todd can also reset passwords and assist with access to the computers and wifi.
If you have any questions or concerns please call the office and ask to speak to Todd Miller who is on-site 9 days a fortnight.
Uniform
For explanations or to discuss issues with compliance, contact Brendan Hyam, the Head Teacher Wellbeing
Welfare and discipline/ suspension return
A parent/carer is expected to attend return from suspension meetings with their child.