Our principal and staff

At our school, we are dedicated to nurturing every student’s academic growth, wellbeing, and sense of belonging.
Our team collaborates to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment, ensuring that each child is empowered, supported, and positioned for success both inside and outside the classroom.

Principal's message

Welcome to Georges River College Hurstville Campus, a school built on Respect, Responsibility, and Excellence. We provide engaging, high-quality learning experiences that inspire creativity, confidence, and resilience, preparing every student to thrive as an independent, lifelong learner.

Mrs Kathy Klados, Principal of Georges River College, Hurstville Campus

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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.

Mrs Kathy Klados

Principal

Mr David Davis

Rel. Principal (Monday and Friday)

Deputy Principal (Tuesday-Thursday)

Year 8

Ms Rachelle Pirie

Deputy Principal

Year 7

Mr Mark Laverance

Deputy Principal

Years 9-10

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.

English

R. Calleja (Rel. Head Teacher and EALD)
P. Chen
N. Samman (LOTE)
N. Fox

Mathematics

S. Kang (Head Teacher)
K. Dutt
C. Arnott
S. Kansou

Library

F. Bell-Whittaker

HSIE

M. Doulakis (Head Teacher)
M. Arvidson
M. Rasic
A. Aboushadi

TAS/VA

A. Peckham (Rel. Head Teacher)
D. Polyzoidis
J. Foote
M. Rasic
L. Steel

Science

S. Baker (Head Teacher)
D. Elms
A. Mavros

PDHPE

S. Baker (Head Teacher)
B. Laverance (Sports Coordinator)
J. Derbridge
A. Feeney
N. Belton

Music

N. Wilmshurst

Support Unit

H. Gough (Rel. Head Teacher)
A. Walsh
J. Burns
N. Chrara
V. Sharma
N. Belton

Our teachers make the difference

Empowering students through exceptional teaching

Our passionate teachers empower every student to reach their potential, using innovative teaching methods and personalised support to meet individual learning needs and help each child shine.

Excellence in teaching and professional expertise

Our teachers are proudly connected to an extensive professional education network and often hold advanced accreditation, ensuring your child receives the highest quality teaching.

Continuous growth for outstanding teaching

Our teachers embrace lifelong learning, consistently engaging in ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date and continually enhance their teaching practices for the benefit of every student.

Building trust through communication and support

Our teachers foster strong partnerships with families through open and transparent communication, ensuring every child feels supported and confident to thrive in their learning.

Wellbeing and support 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.

Our wellbeing and support staff

A. Walsh (Head Teacher Wellbeing)
M. Rasic ( Year 7 Advisor)
N. Chrara (Year 8 Advisor)
M. Mustapic (Careers Advisor and Year 9-10 Advisor)
L. Kandylas (Head Teacher Learning and Support)
S. De Latour (Learning Support Teacher)
E. Grinham (School Counsellor)
J. Taoube (School Counsellor - Tuesdays)
T. Pappas (Student Support Officer)
S. Poulos (HSLO Tues, Wed, Thur)

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 administrative and operations staff