Head of Elphin Campus: Peter Williams

Deputy Head of Junior School (Prep – Year 2): Becca Biggs

Deputy Head of Junior School (Years 3 – 5): Pip Robinson

Director of Early Learning: Sarah Boardman

Director of Teaching & Learning – Elphin: Simone Ralph

Director of Wellbeing – Elphin: Renee Hodgetts

Head of Inclusive Education – Elphin: Manda Wilson

At Elphin, your first point of contact is usually your child’s classroom teacher, followed by the relevant Deputy Head of Campus if further support is needed.

Head of Penquite Campus – Middle (Years 6 – 8): Kiran Oates Pryor

Head of Penquite Campus – Senior (Years 9 – 12): Sarah Lillywhite

Deputy Head of Middle School: Daniel Barke

Deputy Head of Senior School: Jane Gregg

Director of Teaching & Learning – Penquite: Kate Gard

Director of Wellbeing – Penquite: Kylie Wolstencroft

Head of Inclusive Education – Penquite: Yvette Cassidy

At Penquite, your child’s Mentor is usually your first port of call. For additional support, families can reach out to the relevant Head of Year or House Head, depending on the nature of the question.

If you are new to the College you will receive an activation email to activate your My School Connect account. Check both parent emails as the activation will only be sent to one of you. For seperated families, a separate My School Connect account may be set up so that each parent is able to order online for their child. To set this up, please contact My School Connect on https://myschoolconnect.com.au/contact (preferred) or 1300 030 915 between 8am to 5pm AEST, Monday – Friday.

Should you need help with My School Connect at any time contact My School Connect helpdesk via https://myschoolconnect.com.au/contact (preferred) or 1300 030 915 for assistance.

If your account was set up in your partner’s name and you would prefer to top up and place orders, please go to https://myschoolconnect.com.au/login. With your partner’s permission, login with their details (your partner’s email address and password), then find the My Account menu at the top right of the page and select Account Information.

Here you will need to edit your first and last name, email address and password and remember to save changes.

If you have forgotten your My School Connect password, go to https://myschoolconnect.com.au/login then ‘Forgot Your Password?’ and enter the email address associated with your My School Connect account.  Check your email and junk mail folder then follow the instructions in the email to reset your password.

On the first day of Term 1 we ask all Junior School students to arrive ready for classes to begin at 8:40 am. Our staff will be on hand to help direct students to their classrooms.

Students new to the College will be met at the Junior School reception, where we will make sure you have everything you need and guide you to your classroom. New families with questions prior to the start of Term are most welcome to contact Carla Baker, our Enrolments Manager, on (03) 6336 3394.

To ensure road safety and manage peak pedestrian and vehicle traffic, we have designated four entry-exit gates for specific year levels:

• Early Learning Erina Gate: Exclusively for Early Learning Erina students.
• Elphin Road South Gate: For Early Learning Elphin students and their families.
• Main Elphin Road Driveway Entrance: Reserved for Prep, Year 1, Year 2 (morning drop off) and Year 5 students.
• Claremont Street Lemana Gate: For students in Years 2 (afternoon pick up), 3, 4, and 5.

For families with multiple children, you may drop off or pick up all siblings at the gate designated for your youngest child, streamlining the process.

Each gate is equipped with a 2-minute drive-through zone for quick drop-offs and pick-ups during peak times (8:00–9:00 am and 2:30–3:30 pm). These zones are strictly no-parking areas, and our College Traffic Officer will be on hand to assist and monitor compliance.

If you prefer to walk your child to their classroom or visit the campus during pick-up times, nearby street parking is available. Please ensure parking adheres to road regulations.

To ease congestion and promote daily exercise, we encourage families to consider a “Park and Walk” approach—parking a short distance from the school and walking the rest of the way. This not only reduces immediate traffic near the campus but also offers a great opportunity for active time together.

Arrival times: Students in Prep to Year 5 are able to arrive at school from 8:20 am and Early Learning students are able to arrive from 8:30 am each day, commencing at 8:45 am. All classes finish at 3:00 pm.

We value strong partnerships between school and home and look forward to fostering this connection throughout the year.

For all Junior School students, their class teacher serves as their primary on-campus carer and mentor. Class teachers are always available to discuss your child’s learning and wellbeing needs and are your first point of contact for any questions or additional information.

Subject-Specific Contacts:
Details of subject teachers for Art, Music, Chinese, Health & Physical Education, Digi-Tech, Learning through the IDEALS, STEAM/Makers, Rock Media and Storytime are available on Year Level and Class Pages as applicable on The Dash. These pages serve as key communication tools for staying informed about your child’s educational journey.

Additional support is available from:

• • Director of Teaching & Learning – Elphin: Simone Ralph
  • Director of Wellbeing – Elphin: Renee Hodgetts
  • Deputy Head of Junior School (P – 2): Becca Biggs
  • Deputy Head of Junior School (3 – 5): Pip Robinson
  • Head of Inclusive Education – Elphin: Manda Wilson

Email and telephone continue to be the most effective methods for direct communication between home and school, particularly for individual or small group matters. Please note that email is not an immediate form of communication. The College expects emails to be responded to within 36 hours of receipt, during weekdays (Monday to Friday) between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm. This includes providing a brief acknowledgment of receipt with an indication of when a more detailed response can be expected.

On the first day of Term 1 we ask all Middle School students to arrive at 8:35 am where we will meet you outside the Middle School building in the Middle School Plaza. Throughout the morning students will participate in Year Level, House and Mentor meetings.  Year 8 classes will commence from Period 5 and year 6 and 7 classes will commence in Period 6 (after lunch).

Our Enrolments Team will be on hand to meet and assist our new families. New families with questions prior to the start of Term are most welcome to contact Carla Baker, our Enrolments Manager, on (03) 6336 3394.

Your child’s Middle School Mentor and Head of Year are key contacts who will provide support and guidance to help your child settle in. While there are formal opportunities during the year to discuss learning progress, Middle School Mentors collaborate closely with a dedicated team, including our Deputy Head of Middle School, Daniel Barke, and Head of Penquite Campus – Middle, Kiran Oates Pryor, to carefully monitor each student’s learning and wellbeing.

Key Contacts by Year Level:

• Year 6: Your child’s Mentor is typically their class teacher, and the Head of Year is Esther Croft-Elliott. Note: Mrs Croft-Elliott’s class have Taryn Randall as their Mentor.
• Year 7: Mentors are typically core subject teachers, and the Head of Year is Katie Lester.
• Year 8: Mentors are typically core subject teachers, and the Head of Year is Cale O’Keefe.

Leadership Contacts:

• Head of Penquite Campus – Middle: Kiran Oates Pryor
• Deputy Head of Middle School:  Daniel Barke

For any questions about your child’s transition or progress, your first point of contact should always be their Mentor.

Email and telephone continue to be the most effective methods for direct communication between home and school, particularly for individual or small group matters. Please note that email is not an immediate form of communication. The College expects emails to be responded to within 36 hours of receipt, during weekdays (Monday to Friday) between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm. This includes providing a brief acknowledgment of receipt with an indication of when a more detailed response can be expected.

On the first day of Term 1 we ask all Senior School students to arrive at 8:35 am.

Year 9 and 10

Year 9 and 10 students, with their bags, will meet in Helix on the terrace steps for some general information before moving to their lockers. Throughout the morning students will participate in Year Level. House and Mentor meetings.  Timetabled classes will commence from Period 5.

TCE 

Year 11 and 12 students are asked to go to the Robert Dean Senior Student Centre for general information and to organise their lockers. From there they will move as a group at 8:45 am to the Horton Auditorium.  Throughout the morning students will participate in Year Level. House and Mentor meetings.  Timetabled classes will commence from Period 5.

New Students

Our senior staff and House Heads will be expecting you at the locations listed above.  New families with questions prior to the start of Term are most welcome to contact Carla Baker, our Enrolments Manager, on (03) 6336 3394.

Our Head of Penquite Campus – Senior, Sarah Lillywhite and Deputy Head of Senior School, Jane Gregg are committed to fostering open communication and providing holistic support to Senior School families throughout your child’s time at the College.

Your child’s House Head, and Mentor will play key roles in helping your child transition smoothly into Senior School. While there are formal opportunities during the year to discuss learning progress, we encourage open communication at any time.

Key Support Roles:

Your child’s Mentor is the primary point of contact and works closely with core and elective teaching teams to monitor their learning and wellbeing.

Additional support is available from:

• • Senior School House Heads:
    • Briggs House: Tim Batten
    • Dean House: Kim Badcock
    • Fox House: Helen Dosser
    • Nance House: Kyla Thorp
  • Director of Wellbeing – Penquite: Kylie Wolstencroft
  • Deputy Head of Senior School: Jane Gregg
  • Head of Penquite Campus – Senior: Sarah Lillywhite

If you have specific questions or concerns, whether about a subject area or your child’s overall wellbeing, these staff members are here to support you.

Email and telephone continue to be the most effective methods for direct communication between home and school, particularly for individual or small group matters. Please note that email is not an immediate form of communication. The College expects emails to be responded to within 36 hours of receipt, during weekdays (Monday to Friday) between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm. This includes providing a brief acknowledgment of receipt with an indication of when a more detailed response can be expected.

We are excited to welcome both new and returning boarders to 2026!

Our Boarding House opens Sunday 1 February.

New boarders and their familes are welcome to arrive from 2:00 pm.  Our Boarding Captains and other senior boarders will be there to welcome you and help you settle in.

Returning boarders and families are welcome to arrive from 4:00 pm.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our welcome BBQ starting at 6:00 pm.

Important Dates for 2026 in Boarding

We understand how important strong communication is between home and school, and we are dedicated to keeping you informed and connected with your child’s boarding journey.

Our Head of Boarding, Lionel Randall, welcomes open communication at any time. He values hearing from families and invites you to visit the boarding house when you’re next in town to meet our dedicated team of staff.

Boarding House staff work closely with your child’s House Head to support their transition back into school life. We also collaborate with Heads and Deputy Heads of Middle and Senior School, to ensure they are meeting academic and cocurricular commitments while embracing the many opportunities available to them.

Throughout the year, we value and encourage your feedback to help us continually improve. Families will receive a survey each Term to share their thoughts, and we host informal social gatherings to provide relaxed opportunities for parents to connect with each other and our team. At the end of each Term, we also offer formal meetings where parents can engage with boarding staff to discuss all aspects of boarding. As always, open communication is welcomed at any time, and we’re here to support you whenever needed.

We are committed to partnering with you to create a positive and nurturing environment for your child.

Key Support Roles:

Robyn Ockerby, Boarding Administrator: For day-to-day or operational queries.

Lionel Randall, Head of Boarding:  For concerns related to your child’s wellbeing. Lionel collaborates closely with the Heads of Penquite Campus (Middle and Senior) and Deputy Heads of Middle and Senior School, our House Heads, and the Director of Wellbeing – Penquite to ensure every aspect of your child’s experience is carefully supported and monitored.