From the Principal 

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to welcome you to the new school year and share with you the positive start our students have made to the year. We are thrilled to see the energy and enthusiasm that our students are displaying in the classroom, and we are confident that this year will be filled with new experiences, challenges and opportunities for growth.

Cheltenham Secondary College has always been committed to fostering a culture of respect, responsibility, personal best and sense of community. These values are at the core of who we are as a college and community and serve as the foundation for creating an inclusive, dynamic and high-achieving learning environment. Our students and staff are encouraged to demonstrate these values in their daily interactions with one another and to use them as a guide as they navigate their schooling and personal lives.

Our College Vision is to equip our students for life and to provide them with a healthy, supportive and inclusive environment where they can achieve their personal best. This vision is reflected in our commitment to providing a high-quality education that prepares our students for success beyond the classroom and toward their future careers.

We understand the trust the community has in the College and that every student’s education is a partnership between the school and home, and we welcome your support in helping to build polite, disciplined, respectful, confident and resilient learners. By working together, we can ensure that our students are well-equipped to make a positive contribution to our community and achieve their full potential.

Thank you for your ongoing trust and support of the College.  We look forward to a successful and enjoyable year ahead.

I would also like to welcome and introduce our new staff to the college. 

Georgette Bakas - English

Robert Benson - Maths/Science

Gasper Chan - Maths/Science

Kristy Collins - English

Luke Deery - Legal

Joelle Ferre - Arts

Lucinda Gamble - Arts

Kerri Haworth - Director of Student Wellbeing

Marty Phillip - Arts/English

Trent McIntyre - Director of Senior School/English

Sophie Moore - Science

Aleksander Vidanovic - Humanities

Olivia Webb - English

Celeste Tripp - Integration Aide

Maria Varra - Language Assistant

Daniel Wang - Science

Hannah Zang - Maths

Karl Russell

Principal