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.

Meet our leadership staff

Meet our leadership staff

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.

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.

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