Our staff
Get to know our school staff. We're all here to help.
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.
2023 STAFF
Our school's administrative team is available to assist with any questions or guide you to the right staff member for support. Please email matrasport-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
EXECUTIVE
Principal: Ms Nerida Walker
Deputy of Inclusion: William Lundon (ILC)
Deputy Principal: Traci Lewis (Years 7, 11, 12)
Deputy Principal: Jason Garrido (Years 8, 9, 10)
HEAD TEACHER
Head Teacher of Wellbeing: Zainab Bazzi
Head Teacher of Teaching & Learning: Tamara Amatto
Head Teacher Inclusive Learning Centre: Rosemary Malouf
Head Teacher English: Alison MsCulloch (rel)
Head Teacher Mathematics: Pauline Milne
Head Teacher Science: Pauline Milne
Head Teacher Human society & its environment: Alison MsCulloch (rel)
Head Teacher Teaching & Learning (Literacy):
Head Teacher Teaching & Learning (Learning Support): Tamara Amatto
Head Teacher Technological & applied science (TAS): Howard Cheng
Head Teacher Personal development, health, & physical education (PDHPE): Shannon Gray (rel)
Head Teacher Creative & performing arts (CAPA):
Head Teacher Secondary Studies: Robert Aerlic
Aboriginal Learning & Engagement: Shallan Foster
YEAR ADVISOR IN 2023
Year Advisers are responsible for wellbeing and its impacts on the learning of the students in their year group. They work closely with the school wellbeing team and classroom teachers. They are usually the first point of contact for parents and carers in relation to any issues or problems about a student.
Year Advisors will remain with the same cohort throughout their 7-12 schooling at Matraville Sports High School.
Year 12 Advisor: Alana Trovato
Year 11 Advisor: Danny Tran
Year 10 Advisor: Emily Grouse
Year 9 Advisor: Alice Kriesler
Year 8 Advisor: Alison Mccolich
Year 7 Advisor: Paul Gallico
CAREERS
Careers Advisor: Alyssa Taylor
COUNSELLOR
Counsellor: Kate Taylor
Counsellor: Kate Hurst
Aboriginal Education Officer (AEO): Aunty Judy Foster (rel)
Student Support Officer: Lauren Vosota
Clontarf: Ben Jones, Martin Iti
Wellbeing and Health In-Reach Nurse (WHIN): Nicole Simpson
ADMINISTRATION
School office manager: Leni Vatos and Joanne Curry