Our principal and staff

Get to know our school staff. We're all here to help.

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.

Our principal will ensure no student or family suffers any discrimination or embarrassment over the inability to pay school contributions. 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.

Welcome from our principal

“I’m delighted to welcome you to Bass Hill Public School, where every child is supported to learn and thrive. At our school, we value respect, curiosity, and teamwork, guiding students to grow with confidence and care.
We are proud of our dedicated staff and the strong partnerships we share with families, working together to ensure every student feels valued and inspired.
I invite you to explore our website to see what makes Bass Hill Public School special. We look forward to welcoming you into our community.”

Amiee Jahshan, Principal of Bass Hill Public 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.

Executive

Principal - Amiee Jahshan

Deputy Principal - Leanne Gray

Assistant Principal (APCI K-6) - Diana Mansour

Assistant Principal (Stage 3) - Ahmad Nashabe

Assistant Principal (Stage 2 & K6Z) - Peter Chehade

Assistant Principal (Stage 1 & K6K) - Mariam Charmand

Assistant Principal (Kindergarten & K6G) - Katie Southwell

Assistant Principal (Preschool) - Joanne Jurgeit

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 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.

Pre-school
Preschool - Joanne Jurgeit (AP)
Kindergarten

KM - Sunila Maharjan

KS - Katie Southwell

KT - Sophie Thomson (M-Thurs) & Hayley Cook (Fri)

Stage 1

1/2D - Elise D'Abrera

1/2R - Fatema Reslan

1/2S - Angela Simiri

1/2W - Kate Western

Stage 2

3/4C - Yasmin Coghlan

3/4M - Andrew McMahon

3/4N - Kim Nguyen

4/5A - Paul Boustani (Mon) Sherry Abbas (Tues - Fri)

Stage 3

5/6D - Skye De Gouveia

5/6N - Ahmad Nashabe

5/6S - Hesiba Semawy

Support Unit

K/6G - Angela Halkiopoulos (Mon - Fri) Stephanie Galanos (Tues-Thurs)

K/6K - Sally Karanasios (Mon-Thurs) Sahar El Masri (Fri)

K/6Z - Isabella Scott (Mon - Wed) Medina Bekric (Thurs - Friday

EALD Learners - Georgia Kelly (Tues - Fri)

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 and other 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.

RFF

Hayley Cook

Tupou Faiva

Nadia Shah

Zaynab Trad

Paul Boustani

Support Team

Integration Support Teacher - Deborah Jones

Learning and Support Teachers - Josephine Lombardo & Patricia Moses

EAL/D Teachers - Georgia Kelly & Nouha Zeidan

Arabic Community Language Teacher - Wassek Obeid

Itinerant Support Teacher Early Intervention
Kerry Lee
School Learning Support Officers

Trish May - Preschool

Afrah Haddad - Preschool

June Baldwin - ESI

Riham El-Ahmad - Stage 1

Isabella Mansour - Stage 2

Sandra El Nashar - Stage 3

Rawaa Hussein - K/6G

Cindy Nakalevu Eldick - K/6K

Samar El Naboulsi - K/6Z

SPE & School Counsellor

Heather Smith

Marwa Samrout

Michelle Azoum

Community Hub Coordinator

Sandra El Nashar

Mecca Laalaa

Maintenance & Grounds General Assistants
John Govey

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. Our school administrative staff can answer inquiries or direct you to the appropriate staff member for help.

Our administrative and operations staff

School Administrative Manager - Carolyn Cuddy

School Administrative Officer - Emma Ugur

School Administrative Officer - Sophia Ozturk

School Administrative Officer - Montana Chamma

School Administrative Officer - Monique Terry

School Administrative Officer Library - Afrah Haddad

Have a question for our principal or teachers?

Our friendly office team can help you get in touch.

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Additional learning support

Find out how we support students with disability or additional learning needs.

Stories and highlights

Hear about stories, wins and proud moments from our staff and students.