School Team
Welcome from our Principal
Mr Craig Griffiths, School Principal
As the Principal of Department Primary School, I’d like to welcome you to our friendly school community. Here, we all work together to make sure our school is as supportive of student learning and development as possible.
I’m excited to lead this school because of its reputation for community involvement and its commitment to learning outcomes. I also get to work with a great team who are just as motivated as I am in promoting positive behaviour in the classroom.
I’m passionate about making sure every child has the opportunity to succeed. I make sure we can adapt and evolve our approach to teaching. We embrace technology and allow students to explore emerging fields within their learning.
I encourage discussion and feedback to make sure we’re meeting your child’s needs.
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Meet our leadership staff
Meet our leadership staff
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Rachael Sparrow
Assistant Principal-Middle School
I specialise in the curriculum for Years 7-9. My goal is to support our students through their transition into high school, while equipping them with the resources and guidance they need to thrive.
Rachael Sparrow, Assistant Principal-Middle School
I specialise in the curriculum for Years 7-9. My goal is to support our students through their transition into high school, while equipping them with the resources and guidance they need to thrive.
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Phil Valentine
Assistant Principal-Senior School
I specialise in the curriculum for Years 10-12 and oversee the SA Certificate of Education (SACE). My goal is to support our students through their senior years, equipping them with the resources and guidance they need to thrive.
Phil Valentine, Assistant Principal-Senior School
I specialise in the curriculum for Years 10-12 and oversee the SA Certificate of Education (SACE). My goal is to support our students through their senior years, equipping them with the resources and guidance they need to thrive.
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Felicity Ziegler
Business Manager
I'm responsible for School Business Administration; Finance/Budget; Procurement/Funding; Maintenance/Grounds; Admin SSOs; Contractors (Including Cleaners); Capital Works Projects; Project Commencement /Applications; Compliance
Felicity Ziegler, Business Manager
I'm responsible for School Business Administration; Finance/Budget; Procurement/Funding; Maintenance/Grounds; Admin SSOs; Contractors (Including Cleaners); Capital Works Projects; Project Commencement /Applications; Compliance
COORDINATORS
The Arts/Aboriginal Education/Special Education
Gill Collins
Wellbeing and Engagement
Daniel Pierce
Health and Physical Education/Sport/VET
Matthew McDonald
English/HASS
Callan Smart
Science/Maths
Donna Haynes
Technology/ICT
Wayne Tyler
TEACHING STAFF
Pathways Program
Nicole Andrew
HPE/Food & Hospitality
Lauren Bevan
English/HASS
Sophie Demarco
English/Arts/Music
Elsie Grace
HASS/History/English
Jane Griffiths
Woodwork/Technology
Dion Higgins
Maths/Science/Technology
Elissa Koch
Pathways Program
Paul Richardson
Metalwork/Woodwork/Technology
Andrew Sparrow
Agriculture
Paul Tripodi
English
Estelle Tyler
HPE/Science
Codi Voumard
English/HPE
Simone Ward
Maths
Chelsea Webber
Maths/Science
Hope Winter
SUPPORT STAFF
Receptionist
Tamara Fielden
Finance Officer/Canteen Finance
Mel White
Administration/SSS/Data Entry
Ali McGurgan
Grounds Person
Roger Perks
ICT Technician
Tim Werner
Youth Worker
Trish Mitchell
Pastoral Care Worker
Janine Grieger
Curriculum Support
Lauren Grieger, Cheri Layton, Connie Little, Brad Gale, Amy Horner
Canteen Manager
Marion Maywald