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Education is a continually evolving practice. New technology, research-based methods and learning areas mean that continuous, strategic skill development is a must for our staff. Woodleigh School is committed to the growth of every teacher through collaborative processes, innovation and research.

EXPERT TEACHERS – COMMITTED TO THE GROWTH OF EVERY CHILD.

David Baker is the sixth Principal of Woodleigh School.

The Principal is appointed by the Woodleigh School Board and is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day management of the School. He may be contacted by phone on 5971 6100 or via email on principalsoffice@woodleigh.vic.edu.au

The Principal is supported by an extensive senior team.

Minimbah Campus

The Head of Minimbah Campus, Rod Davies, is assisted by the Deputy Head of Minimbah Campus, Kate Bird, and a team of area and level coordinators and specialist teachers.

Penbank Campus

The Head of Penbank Campus, Rod Davies, is assisted by the Deputy Head of Penbank Campus, Andrea Khoza, and a team of area and level coordinators and specialist teachers.

Senior Campus

The senior team at the Senior Campus is comprised as follows:

  • Deputy Principal, Natalie McLennan who is also Head of the Senior Campus
  • Deputy Principal / Community, Culture and Student Experiences, Gareth Bolch
  • Head of Wellbeing and Administration (Middle Years), Gab O'Loghlen and Craig Azzopardi
  • Head of Learning Logistics, Christina Brown
  • VCE Coordinator, Gina Bolch
  • Director of Learning, Strategy and Innovation, Dr Richard Owens
  • Head of Wellbeing and Administration (Senior Years), Haydn Flanagan
  • Director of Digital Technologies and Logistics, Troy Pieterman
  • Head of Learning (IB Middle Years Program), Michelle Pitcher

There is also an extensive pastoral care team which includes:

  • Inclusion – Director of Learning Enhancement, Emma Hall
  • Two School Psychologists
  • Minimbah Campus Counsellor – Creative Arts Therapist
  • Six Homestead Coordinators and a large team of Homestead Tutors

In terms of academic programs, there is a senior team of Learning Area Leaders in terms of co-curricular and other special school programs, there is a senior team of Directors of various areas (such as Activities, Camps (Activities Weeks), Sport, Music, Drama, Debating, etc.).