Yass High School

We value respect, responsibility, and honesty.

Telephone02 6226 1711

Emailyass-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Our staff

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

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.

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.

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

Your key contacts at Yass High School

 

Principal Andrew Facer

Deputy Principal (Years 7, 9, 11) – Ruth Riach

Deputy Principal (Years 8, 10) – Caterina Herder-Beke

Deputy Principal (Year 12) – Bronwyn Ackhurst

Business Manager Angela Parker

Administration Manager Merissa Watchorn

Faculty Head Teachers

English/Library Scott Grose

Mathematics John Duncan

Science/Agriculture Rachael Weeks

HSIE/Language (LOTE)/Careers Brendan Roberts

CAPA - Visual Arts/Music/Drama Jacqueline Hansson

TAS - Industrial Arts/VET/Food Technology/Textiles Joanne Southwell

PDHPE James Harding

Multi-categorical Classes Melanie Meadley

Welfare Teresa Baines

Year Advisers

Year 12 Deanne Young

Year 11 Jody Gaffney

Year 10 Marnie Pack

Year 9 Lenora Yasin

Year 8 Gina Carnley

Year 7 James Lokudu

Curriculum Co-ordinators

Stage 6 (Year 11 & 12) Renee Gerkens

Stage 5 (Year 9 & 10) Ree Nicholson

Stage 4 (Year 7 & 8) Ruth Riach

VET Co-ordinator Joanne Southwell

Year 6 Transition Co-ordinator - Teresa Baines

Sport

School Sport James Harding

Representative Sport Tracey Bills

Welfare

Deputy Principal - Years 8, 10 - Caterina Herder-Beke

Deputy Principal - Years 7, 9, 11 - Ruth Riach

Deputy Principal - Year 12 - Bronwyn Ackhurst

Welfare Coordinator Teresa Baines

Year Adviser see above for relevant year

Careers Adviser Fiona Wykes

School Counsellors Kristy Barber, Katie Hayes

Learning and Support Teachers Melanie Meadley

Financial Angela Parker

Uniform Ruth Riach & Year Advisers

Enrolment/Transfer Andrew Facer

Student Representative Council Tracey Bills

Anti-Racism/Wellbeing Tracey Bills

Aboriginal Programs Kate Vale

Lost Property Front Office Staff

Clothing Pool Front Office Staff

Technical Support John Duncan

Concerns about

Staff Principal

Students Deputy Principal/s

Subjects Head Teacher