Our staff

Get to know the staff at Bass Hill Public School – we’re here to support you.

Our dedicated team is committed to the learning, wellbeing, and sense of belonging of every student. Together, we foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

Our principal is dedicated to ensuring that no student or family experiences discrimination or embarrassment due to an inability to pay school contributions. As the educational leader and manager of our school, the principal is available to discuss any concerns. Please contact us to arrange an appointment.

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The Executive Team

At Bass Hill Public School, our Executive Team, including the principal, provide guidance to both teachers and students. They play a key role in building a school environment where every child is encouraged and supported to flourish and succeed.

Amiee Jahshan

School Principal

Leanne Gray

Deputy Principal

Diana Mansour

Assistant Principal (APCI K-6)

Ahmad Nashabe

Assistant Principal (Stage 3)

Mahmoud Chehade

Assistant Principal (Stage 2 & K6Z)

Mariam Charmand

Assistant Principal (Stage 1 & K6K)

Katie Southwell

Assistant Principal (Kindergarten & K6G)

Joanne Jurgeit

Assistant Principal (Preschool)

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At Bass Hill Public School, our staff are what make our school special. Our teachers, Student Learning Support Officers (SLSOs), and office staff all help create a welcoming and caring place. We work together so every child feels included, valued, and encouraged to do their best. Everyone’s passion for learning and support for students helps each child reach their full potential.

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