We welcome a number of new staff to the College this term:

Elaine Dugdale Walker is an experienced educator in areas of Health & Human Development, Mathematics including VM Numeracy, and Religious Education. Elaine is replacing Christina Shennan, whilst she’s on Long Service Leave. At SHC, during Term 2, Elaine will be teaching Year 9 and 10 Mathematics and Vocational Major Numeracy Unit 1. She is also sharing the pastoral care of the students in Homeroom 9C with Andrew Scarlett.

Celia Gall has joined the Music Department and is replacing Terry Carrick, whilst he’s on leave. She is an experienced VCE Music teacher, who most recently taught at Braemar College. In addition to VCE Music Units 1 & 3, Celia will be teaching Music to students in Years 7 & 8. She is also looking after the students in Homeroom 7D with Mr Sam Weir.

Amy Vandenham has joined the H&PE Department for the next two terms. She is replacing Brett Gardner whilst he’s on Long Service Leave. Although still studying, Amy has been approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) with a Permission to Teach (PTT) registration. Amy gained experience at SHC in 2023 under the guidance of Lauren White and this mentoring will continue over the coming months.

Finally, we welcome Katie Fish who is joining the Learning Support Team over the next six weeks, whilst Jenny O’Brien is on Long Service Leave. Katie has experience in the emergency services and will be a valuable addition to the team in supporting students in Year 9.