Our staff

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The passion of the Sir Joseph Banks High School staff and their commitment to operating as a professional and unified team is one of the greatest strengths of Sir Joseph Banks High School. We are proud of the reputation we have developed for being a caring community who engage, support and challenge students to draw out their best and to instil a sense of pride in their achievements. Every child’s progress is important and our staff look for opportunities to encourage and support each child’s development.

Principal 

Mr Rabieh Gharibeh

Deputy Principals

• Mrs Melanie Check
  
• Ms Souad Khodary
• Mr Brett Palmer

_{Head Teachers}

• English: Mrs Maria Papagianopoulos
• Maths: Mr Tim Bird
• Science: Ms Sally Chahine
• Human society and its environment: Ms Cynthia Mikel
• Technology and applied studies: Mrs Leonie Hampson
• Creative and performing arts: Ms Danijela Mitic
• Personal development, health and physical education: Ms Lisa Pemberton
• Support unit: Ms Renate Hauch
• Student wellbeing: Mr David Garlick
• Learning and support: Mr Stamati Glaros 
• Secondary studies: Mrs Amaney Roumieh