Staffing Updates

Staff Movements

Mr Tobias Wilkins is one of nine outstanding Victorian teachers chosen to lead the Teaching Excellence Program – an Australian-first professional learning program at the new Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership. 

The Teaching Excellence Program will provide advanced professional learning for highly-skilled teachers at government, Catholic, and independent schools – working with academics, international experts and partners from across various sectors to deliver an innovative training program for Victoria’s best and brightest educators. 

Mr Wilkins’ selection as a Master Teacher is a recognition of his exceptional work in Drama and Media and his long-term commitment to the Arts at BHHS. We are proud of the contribution Mr Wilkins has made to the teaching culture of BHHS, raising student achievement and learning confidence, and participation in their learning in Media and Drama, and in his role as a Learning Specialist. 

When asked, Mr Wilkins was quick to point out that such an achievement was only possible through the dedication and trust of his students, the support of the PCO, the culture of BHHS as a place of learning, and the exceptional support and encouragement of his colleagues past and present, particularly Ms Amy Longden, Mr David Innes, 

Mr James Taylor, Ms Siegrid Fischer, Ms Kaitlyn Trollope, and (of course) Ms Cally Robinson. 

Farewell to Staff

Congratulations to Wendy Grant on her retirement:

Wendy is retiring after many years of service to education and Box Hill High School. Her caring approach and funny sense of humour has endeared her to many students and staff over the years. We thank her for her dedication to Box Hill HS and wish her well as she begins this exciting new chapter.

Congratulations to Ros Green on her retirement:

Ros Green is retiring after many years of service at Box Hill High School. Her expertise in the Humanities and Languages has inspired many students develop a passion for those subjects. We wish Ros all the best in her retirement.

To other staff who are leaving Box Hill HS to take up positions in other government schools or in the independent school sector, taking periods of leave, or to other vocational choices, we wish them all the best for the next stage of their lives and careers. 

Staff taking extended periods of leave are: 

• Eugene Roizman
• James Chew 
• Dee McQueen 
• Toby Wilkins

We wish them well as they explore new learning and vocations.

 Staff leaving the school: 

• Tobias Wilkins
• Paul Rogers
• Matt Pearce
• Robyn Dyer
• Gill Knowles
• Shelly Thacker
• Kaitlyn Trollope
• Gabby Bergman
• Peter Harvey
• Ben Hutchison
• Marko Kocev
• Henry Ralston
• Tom Hull 

We are confident that they will make equally strong contributions to their new schools and workplaces as they have done within our school community.