Our Principal and staffX

Our school team is committed to every student’s learning, wellbeing and sense of belonging. We work together to create a supportive and inclusive school where every child is set up for success.

Principal's message

As the principal of Mitchell High School, I welcome you to our school community and embrace the rich cultural diversity and celebrate the backgrounds, strengths and stories that every student brings.

At Mitchell High School, we’re passionate about education and creating a safe, supportive learning environment for all students to learn, grow and thrive.

Our experienced staff are dedicated in providing a high-quality education, fostering the academic and emotional growth of individual students, enabling them to reach their full potential, while catering diverse learning styles and needs.

We offer a wide range of extracurricular activities, including High Potential and Gifted Education Program, accelerated and extension classes, sporting programs, debating, musicals/performances, and school leadership programs etc.

These activities develop teamwork, leadership, growth and social skills to enable students to develop their passions and talents.

We look forward to a successful year ahead and together we can make a impact on your child’s educational journey.

Elena Marinis, Principal

Our senior executive staff

Educators play a vital role in student education. They provide crucial for societal progress, structured learning, nurture critical thinking, inspire curiosity development, and community well-being.

Our senior staff and teachers guide students to help create a school culture where every student is supported to grow and thrive and feel safe.

Elena Marinis

Principal

Lee-Anne Pares

Deputy Principal

Catriona Kreiss

Deputy Principal

Our teaching staff

At Mitchell High School, we have a dedicated and enthusiastic team of staff, who are committed to providing the best educational opportunities and experiences for our students. Our staff work together to ensure that academic, social and emotional needs of students are met. We welcome the opportunity to work with parents/carer(s) and students to create a positive culture in a safe and caring environment.

Download: Staff list

Year Advisers

The role of the Year Adviser is to look after the wellbeing of all students in their year group. There might be an occasion where a student might need extra support to cope with the stresses that arise both in and out of school.

Year 7 Advisers

Mr S. Chappuis (Mathematics Staffroom)

Mrs R. Celik (Mathematics Staffroom)

Year 8 Advisers

Mrs C. Thratthabeusy (PDHPE Staffroom)

Ms D. Naiker (Social Science Staffroom)

Year 9 Advisers

C. Saul (Technologies Staffroom)

Mrs K. Magnay (Technologies Staffroom)

Year 10 Advisers

Miss A. Aldacour (English Staffroom, Monday-Wednesday)

Mrs T. Stevenson (English Staffroom, Thursday-Friday)

Year 11 Advisers

Mrs J. Shaw (Science Staffroom)

Miss E. Arthur (CAPA Staffroom)

Year 12 Advisers

Miss A. Stavropoulos (Technologies Staffroom)

Mrs A. Gardoll (Technologies Staffroom)

Year 7 2026 Advisers

Mr M. Loizou (Mathematics Staffroom)

Mr S. Cook (PDHPE Staffroom)

Our teachers make the difference

Teachers play a vital role in student education. They provide crucial for societal progress, structured learning, nurture critical thinking, inspire curiosity development, and community well-being.

Teachers are not only educators who impart knowledge and skills to students but also mentors, counsellors, and role models who shape students' lives. They play an essential and crucial role in shaping future generations, providing knowledge and skills, and fostering critical thinking.