Introduction to the Senior School 

Supporting our senior students

We’re very excited to start 2024 in the Senior Sub-School. We have had a great start to the year welcoming in our Year 11 students and were lucky to start the Year 12 journey with Ben Pettingill presenting his story of resilience and controlling the parts of Year 12 that you can control. He was truly an inspiration. 

I would like to give a brief introduction to the staff here to support students in the Senior School.

Year 11 Program Leaders: Christine Martin and Joanna Gerantidis   

Year 11 Student Wellbeing Coordinator: Megan Simmons 

Year 12 Program Leaders: Peta Sirec  and Chris McKay  

Year 12 Student Wellbeing Coordinator: Sabatinie Balasooriya 

Head of Senior School: Paul-Micah Sullivan 

Sub-School Support: Emily Cummings 

Inclusive Education Leader: Dave Macindoe 

If you need to get in touch, just use Compass to look up the relevant staff member and you can send an email.

Term 1 Connect Overview:

In the Year 11 Connect Program this term, we will be focusing on an introduction to the Senior Years, Developing their study skills and celebrating their achievements as they start their Senior Years Journey. 

In the Year 12 Connect Program this term, we will be working on supporting each other in their last year of school and looking at careers and pathway aspirations for the year. 

We look forward to a great year and supporting students as they rise to the challenges. 

Please get in contact if you need any supports throughout the year. 

Paul-Micah Sullivan

Head of Senior School

Last 'first day' for the Class of 2024

The Class of 2024 could not have been more excited as we walked into Northcote High on our last first day. With us on Wednesday were the year 7 students embarking on their high school journey, as well as year 11's beginning their VCE studies. Year 8’s, 9’s, and 10’s were welcomed the following day, bringing smiles and laughter back to the NHS buildings. Ben Pettingill, our 2024 guest speaker, spoke about action and aspiration, and as this new year starts, with all the obstacles and celebrations, every student at Northcote faces this year with pride and ambition.  

Alex Qu, Yasmin Elsakawy, Anh Quan Nguyen, Thea Niall