OUR STAFF
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.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Principal: Ms Nerida Walker
Deputy of Inclusion: William Lundon (ILC)
Deputy Principal: Jason Garrido (Years 7, 8, 9)
Deputy Principal: Susan Griffin (Years 10, 11, 12)
HEAD TEACHERS
Head Teacher of Wellbeing: Zainab Bazzi
Head Teacher of Teaching & Learning: Tamara Amatto
Head Teacher Inclusive Learning Centre: Rosemary Malouf
Head Teacher English: Belinda Jang
Head Teacher Mathematics: Pauline Milne
Head Teacher Science: Pauline Milne
Head Teacher Human society & its environment: Belinda Jang
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
Head Teacher Creative & performing arts (CAPA): Susan Griffin (rel)
Head Teacher Secondary Studies: Robert Aerlic
Aboriginal Learning & Engagement: Shallan Foster
YEAR ADVISORS IN 2025
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: Emily Grouse
Year 11 Advisor: Hugo Powell
Year 10 Advisor: Belynda Bradstreet
Year 9 Advisor: Paul Gallico
Year 8 Advisor: Ece Kiziltekin
Year 7 Advisor: Julie Dimitriadis
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: Martin Iti
Wellbeing and Health In-Reach Nurse (WHIN): Nicole Simpson
ADMINISTRATION
School office manager: Leni Vatos and Joanne Curry
Please send any general enquiries to our administration staff and your email will be forwarded on accordingly.
matrasport-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au