Meet Our Principal Team

Our Principal Team plays a vital role in shaping the direction and culture of Birranga College. Through their leadership, they support our staff, guide our students, and work closely with families to ensure our college remains a safe, inclusive, and engaging place for all.

Mr Nick Hamer- Smith

Mr Hamer-Smith, Birranga's College Principal loves working with students because of their compassionate hearts, curious minds and confident leadership skills. He enjoys being part of such a fantastic community of staff, students and families. His biggest hope for our first year is that everyone feels a strong sense of belonging. Inspired daily by our Birranga students, he values the impact education can have on young people. Mr Hamer-Smith loves his three-legged greyhound cross named Ginny. Outside of running Birranga College, he enjoys hiking, writing poetry and one day hopes to go white water rafting in New Zealand.

Miss Kate Pizzey

Miss Pizzey is Birranga College's Assistant Principal for Wellbeing and Engagement. Her focus is helping students feel safe, feel like they belong, and grow into the best version of themselves. Working with young people has always been a passion for Miss Pizzey and helping them to succeed in life is a key focus of her work. Before joining Birranga, she worked in various roles in secondary schools and within the youth justice space. Miss Pizzey runs Art club on Tuesdays and is always inspired by our creative students. Outside of school, she enjoys travelling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Dilanthi Adhikarige 

Our business manager Dilanthi enjoys seeing the growth and progress of Birranga students and loves being part of such a rewarding school environment. She values the opportunity to support the College while managing school finances within a limited budget. Dilanthi hopes to continue her very own education in the future. Her favourite movie is Avatar, and she follows both the Sri Lankan and Australian cricket teams.

Mr Mike Jaremczuk

Mr J is our proud supporting Mighty Tigers fan and Assistant Principal at Birranga College focusing on our Teaching and Learning. He loves seeing students succeed in many different ways, especially when they overcome difficult challenges or support their fellow classmates/friends. His professional passion is helping young people grow into respectful and supportive community members. Mr J has set himself a personal goal this year to learn all 141 students' names. (GOOD LUCK Mr J) Outside of being an Assistant Principal, he enjoys walking, travelling and helping out on friends’ farms.