Our Principal
Janine Waters
A message from the Principal
Dear families and friends,
At Canberra High School, our team of educators is committed to cultivating an environment that sparks curiosity, unleashes creativity, and hones critical thinking skills. We offer a dynamic curriculum and engaging extracurricular activities to provide students with opportunities to develop their individual talents.
Guided by our CARES values, we aim to shape young adults who can think, create, and thrive in society. Our commitment extends to fostering a culture where students care for one another, instilling a sense of pride in belonging to a school which values community, attitude, respect, excellence and safety. We ask our students to embrace the opportunities that we create, challenging themselves to develop their strengths, ambitions and achieve their potential.
Our leadership team is focused on building quality relationships and fostering a collective sense of purpose, placing improved student learning at the core of all that we do. We proudly champion the achievements of the Canberra High School community and celebrate the diversity among our students.
Developing and maintaining positive partnerships with students, families and carers and all those associated with the wider school community is vital to the success of a school. We welcome you to be a part of our learning community of teachers and parents working together to support our students.
Warm regards,
Janine Waters
Principal: Janine Waters
Deputy Principal: Estelle Gillingham
Business Manager: Ana Pasalic
Head of student wellbeing and engagement: Rachel Colbert
Head of Maths: Zac Hain
Head of Humanities: Roisin Lafferty
Head of Inclusive Education: Jonathan Walker
Head of Science: Laura Gibbs
Head of English: Meghan Pellow
Head of Arts and Languages: Andrew Kay
Head of SHAPE: Graeme Lambert
Head of Technology/ Vocational Education: Tim Hartgers
Year 7 Coordinators: Jace Iemma and Angela Gaskin
Year 8 Coordinators: Kelvin Groot Obbink and Elissa Campbell
Year 9 Coordinators: Naomi Evans and Rachel Colbert
Year 10 Coordinators: Renee Kirkpatrick and Lachlan Terry