Year 7 - Mrs Samantha Adams
Your child could not be in better hands than those of Mrs Adams to guide them in their first year of secondary school. A strong set of morals coupled with excellent communication skills and a practical approach to life with a brilliant sense of humour provides Sam with all of the tools to assist your child.
Sam is quick to form relationships with all of the Year 7 students and as a result can easily identify if students require extra attention at times.
Communication between parents is always encouraged by Sam and any issues raised with her will be followed up.
Mrs Adams can be found in the West Campus RP/Coordinator office, please call the school to arrange an appointment with her or email directly via the COMPASS parent / student portal.
Your child could not be in better hands than those of Mrs Adams to guide them in their first year of secondary school. A strong set of morals coupled with excellent communication skills and a practical approach to life with a brilliant sense of humour provides Sam with all of the tools to assist your child.
Sam is quick to form relationships with all of the Year 7 students and as a result can easily identify if students require extra attention at times.
Communication between parents is always encouraged by Sam and any issues raised with her will be followed up.
Mrs Adams can be found in the West Campus RP/Coordinator office, please call the school to arrange an appointment with her or email directly via the COMPASS parent / student portal.
Year 8 - Mr Drew Hamence
Mr Hamence has been involved in education for over 30 years. In that time, he has taught students of varying ages and abilities in both ends of the country. For him, Teaching is a vocation not a job, challenging work but extremely rewarding.
As the Year 8 Coordinator, he is looking forward to working with parents and carers to ensure that their child develops sound work habits and inter-personal skills, so they can continue to grow academically, socially and personally.
Mr Hamence can be found in the West Campus Room D1, please call the school to arrange an appointment with him or email directly via the COMPASS parent / student portal.
Mr Hamence has been involved in education for over 30 years. In that time, he has taught students of varying ages and abilities in both ends of the country. For him, Teaching is a vocation not a job, challenging work but extremely rewarding.
As the Year 8 Coordinator, he is looking forward to working with parents and carers to ensure that their child develops sound work habits and inter-personal skills, so they can continue to grow academically, socially and personally.
Mr Hamence can be found in the West Campus Room D1, please call the school to arrange an appointment with him or email directly via the COMPASS parent / student portal.
Assistant for Year 9/10 - Mr Tom Watts
Mr Watts returned to the Western District in 2021 with his husband, after living in Melbourne for 9 years.
They teach English and is the SRC / Student Voice Leader; deeply valuing student voice in the school community and is currently completing their Masters of Special and Inclusive Education after recently completed their Youth Mental Health First Aid, which they use every day to best support all students.
Mr Watts can be found on the West Campus in WD7 / the Coordinator’s office. Please call the school to arrange an appointment with them or email directly via the COMPASS parent / student portal.
Mr Watts returned to the Western District in 2021 with his husband, after living in Melbourne for 9 years.
They teach English and is the SRC / Student Voice Leader; deeply valuing student voice in the school community and is currently completing their Masters of Special and Inclusive Education after recently completed their Youth Mental Health First Aid, which they use every day to best support all students.
Mr Watts can be found on the West Campus in WD7 / the Coordinator’s office. Please call the school to arrange an appointment with them or email directly via the COMPASS parent / student portal.
Year 9/10 - Mr James Tan
Mr Tan's profile will be updated shortly.
Mr Tan can be found in the West Campus Room D1, please call the school to arrange an appointment with him or email directly via the COMPASS parent / student portal.
Mr Tan's profile will be updated shortly.
Mr Tan can be found in the West Campus Room D1, please call the school to arrange an appointment with him or email directly via the COMPASS parent / student portal.
Year 11 - Mr David Lynch
As the Year 11 Coordinator, Mr Lynch works with students entering into their VCE and VCAL studies. His position involves supporting students to reach their academic potential as well as their health and welling. Mr Lynch teachers in the areas of PE, Health and Outdoor Education and also heads up the Basketball program.
Mr Lynch can be found in the Senior School/Careers office. Please call the school to arrange an appointment with him or email directly via the COMPASS parent / student portal.
As the Year 11 Coordinator, Mr Lynch works with students entering into their VCE and VCAL studies. His position involves supporting students to reach their academic potential as well as their health and welling. Mr Lynch teachers in the areas of PE, Health and Outdoor Education and also heads up the Basketball program.
Mr Lynch can be found in the Senior School/Careers office. Please call the school to arrange an appointment with him or email directly via the COMPASS parent / student portal.
Year 12 - Miss Mary Anne Porter
Miss Porter came from an industry background before moving to Education. She teaches in the areas of Food and Business, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge from years of owning her own business and her world-wide travels.
She strives to be a guiding light of support, a good listener and all the while providing your child with the help and tough love that they may need to achieve their goals.
Miss Porter can be found in the West Campus 10,11&12 Coord Office, please call the school to arrange an appointment with her or email directly via the COMPASS parent / student portal.
Miss Porter came from an industry background before moving to Education. She teaches in the areas of Food and Business, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge from years of owning her own business and her world-wide travels.
She strives to be a guiding light of support, a good listener and all the while providing your child with the help and tough love that they may need to achieve their goals.
Miss Porter can be found in the West Campus 10,11&12 Coord Office, please call the school to arrange an appointment with her or email directly via the COMPASS parent / student portal.