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
I’m excited to welcome you to our school, where we create a supportive environment for every child to thrive. We value respect, curiosity and teamwork.
We’re proud of our dedicated staff and strong partnerships with families. Together, we ensure students feel valued and inspired to learn.
I invite you to explore our website to discover what makes our school special. We look forward to welcoming you into our community.
Mr Warren Welham , Principal of Northlakes High School
Our Senior Executive Team
Our Year Advisors
HEAD TEACHERS
ENGLISH
Ms Tamaryn Starr
MATHEMATICS
Mr Dean Lappas
SCIENCE
Mr Paul Mason (Rel)
HSIE
Mrs Anna Howard
TECHNOLOGY APPLIED STUDIES (TAS)
Mr Joshua Donnelly
CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS (CAPA)
Ms Danielle Evans
PD/H/PE
Mrs Sarah Dedman
ADAPTIVE LEARNING CENTRE
Ms Kerryn Surwald (Rel)
TWINLAKES LEARNING CENTRE
Mrs Erin Molloy (Rel)
MURU BULBI LEARNING CENTRE
Ms Stacey Ewer
ADMINISTRATION/VET
Mr Daniel Dacker (Rel)
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Mr Jarad Freebody
WELLBEING
Mrs Veronica Dafter
Mrs Erin Boake
SECONDARY STUDIES
Ms Kate Pidgeon
INTENSTIVE LEARNING SUPPORT PROGRAM
Mr Jarad Freebody
SCHOOL ADMIN MANAGER - Finance
Ms Samantha Barnett
BUSINESS MANAGER
Mrs Petronella Schofield
CLONTARF
Mr Jake Summer
Mr Todd Vesperman
Mr Neal Watson
CO-ORDINATORS
COMPUTER CO-ORDINATOR
Mr Maison Thomson
SPORTS CO-ORDINATOR
Mr Hayden Sills
AVID CO-ORDINATOR/NESA
Ms Kate Pidgeon
CAREER ADVISOR
Mrs Lara Jephson
TRASITION ADVISOR
Ms Lois Hewett
SCHOOL COUNSELLORS
Ms Michelle Habib
Mrs Caitlin Menken
Mr Llyod Martin
STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICER
Ms Felicity Robinson
ANTI-RACISM CONTACT OFFICER (ARCO)
Mr Dean Lappas
Mrs Kerryn Surwald
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR EXAMS
Ms Kate Pigeon
HOME SCHOOL LIASION OFFICER
Mrs Karen Kruse
LIBRARIAN
Mr Rocky Zappia
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
Mrs Michelle Whitehead
ABORIGINAL EDUCATION OFFICER
Ms Joanne Spain
TEAM LEADERS
POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING (PBL)
PBL Team
RED BEHAVIOUR MONITORING
Mr Jordan Vanderkroft
BLUE ATTENDANCE MONITORING
Mr Rowan Thomas
STAGE 4 LEARNING
Mr Jarad Freebody
RAINBOW ALLIANCE (LGBTIQA+)
Mrs Danielle Evans
BETTA BOY'S PROGRAM
Mr Jordan Vanderkroft
GRACE GIRL'S PROGRAM
Ms Ruby Kavanagh
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.
WELLBEING HEAD TEACHERS
Mrs Veronica Dafter
Mrs Erin Boake
STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICER
Ms Felicity Robinson
CHAPLAIN
Mr Noah Crawford
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Additional learning support
Find out how we support students with disability or additional learning needs.
Stories and highlights
Hear about stories, wins and proud moments from our staff and students.