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
Coffs Harbour High School is a comprehensive secondary school located on the traditional lands of the Gumbayngirr Aboriginal people on the NSW mid-north coast. It is the original high school in the district, which opened at its present site in 1938.
The school has an active and committed Parents and Citizens' (P&C) Association, as well as robust connections to the community, which support the transition to work and further study for students, including School-Based Apprenticeships/Traineeships (SBATS), work experience, TAFE, and University study.
The school offers an extensive range of intervention programs to support students' social and emotional wellbeing, including a Wellbeing Hub with a full-time Student Support Officer, as well as a program of camps and reward excursions that promote student wellbeing and participation. We have a long and proud history of sporting success, with a significant number of State and national-level representatives across various sports and activities each year.
Peter South, Principal of Coffs Harbour High School
Our school leaders
Our school leaders, including our principal, guide teachers and students. They help create a school culture where every child is supported to grow and thrive.
Our teaching staff
Your child’s school experience is shaped by the people around them. Our teachers bring experience, care and a passion for learning to every lesson. With a focus on success, they help every child reach their full potential.
Our teaching staff
CAPA
- Natasha Heinrich, Head Teacher
- Alex Carr
- Holly Cork Rappell
- Jennifer Margetts
- Simon Smith
ENGLISH
- Larissa Bailey, Head Teacher, Relieving
- Ruth Chaseling
- Janine Kremer-Schmidt
- Melinda Laverick
- Kai Lawson
- Sharna Lloyd
- Lucy Mason, EALD
- Trina Neville
- Vanessa Privatera
- Jessica Rattenbury
- Fiona Roberts
- Sue Rogers, EALD
- Jahnavi Swift, EALD
HSIE
- Simon Donald, Head Teacher
- Simrit Atwal
- Lynette Bailey
- Kristal Bonney, Year 10 Advisor
- David Dun
- Tiffanie Jones
- Ray Pobjoy
- Liam Snell
- Donna Stanmore
MATHS
- Angela Kellahan, Head Teacher
- Diedre Bacon
- Tina Brooks, Year 9 Advisor
- Macauley Dawson
- Elka Ewings, Year 7 Advisor
- Curtis Heywood
- Daniel Liang
- Helen Mahony
- Jeff Mills
- Michael Morgan
PDHPE
- Connell Field, Head Teacher
- Sally Bevand, Year 10 Advisor
- Nick Henry
- Adam Mason
- Amanda Munro
- Jennifer Pearce
- Matthew Valentine, Year 8 Advisor
SCIENCE
- Travis Mackay, Head Teacher
- Mark Austin
- Sara Callingham
- Nataleigh Hoban
- Craig Hundle
- Amanda Joyce
- Kyle MacDonald
- Erin Richardson
TAS
- Joshua Myles, Head Teacher Relieving
- Conrad Ackerman
- Nathan Canney
- Max Dominey
- Shaun Hardy
- Amy Kay, Year 12 Advisor
- Mikaela Mead
- Janice South
- Kristy Spagnolo
- Nick Stanlan-Velt
CAREERS ADVISOR
- Shauna Ellis
LEARNING AND SUPPORT
- Karol Carvalho, Head Teacher
- Mary Ferguson
- Larry Halcyon
- Sean McVeigh
- Krystal Morris
- Emma Orton
- Rachelle Quiney
- Daniel Reeves
- Casey Whitton
WELLBEING
- Shaun Rayner, Head Teacher
Year Advisors
- Elka Ewings, Year 7 Advisor
- Matt Valentine, Year 8 Advisor
- Tina Brookes, Year 9 Advisor
- Sally Bevand, Year 10 Advisor
- Kristal Bonney, Year 11 Advisor
- Amy Kay, Year 12 Advisor
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.
- Shaun Rayner, Head Teacher
- Eddie Townsend, Student Support Officer
- Binx Jade, Student Support Officer
- Kelly Koster, Student Support Officer
- Jen Corbett
- Samantha Thorpe
Aboriginal Education Officer
- Merv Bolt
Student Learning Support Officers
- Janet Austin
- Rachael Booth
- Tannya Cohen
- Vincent De Angelis
- Britt Edmed
- Khatoun Eibo
- Stevie Murray
- Gilbert Ojwok Odiel
- Louise Robertson
- Peter Uikelotu
- Ben Watson
- Terri Woods
TSO
- Felix Engel-Jones
Administrative and operations staff
Our administrative and operations staff keep our school running smoothly. They support students, teachers and families every day. You can find them in our front office or on the school grounds.
- NIcholas Croak, Business Manager
- Rachel Murray, School Administrative Manager
School Administrative Officers
- Heidi Creighton, TAS Assistant
- Sara Fitzgibbon
- Michelle Henderson
- Roslyn Howard
- Charie King, Science Assistant
- Janelle McAndrew, Library Assistant
- Mel Morandin
- Emma Nulty, Enrolments
- Helen Orange
- Tara Pinochi
- Noel Rigby, General Assistant
- Grant Roder, Farm Assistant
- Kristin Seymour
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