Melinda Daly
HOD Teaching and Learning
I work with students, school staff and parents to:
Coordinate the LOL program
Coordinate transitions to high school
Connect students with members of the support team
Ms Daly is at school every day and can be found in her office in the Admin
building or in class teaching.
You can either make an appointment at the front office or drop by my office.
Ms Terine Ahmet
Inclusivity Teacher
The inclusivity teacher's
main role is to support the classroom teacher in enabling students with
disability to access and participate in the curriculum. Their role requires
liaison with parents, classroom teachers and therapists to ensure the
educational priorities for students with disability are met.
Collinsville State High School has access to an Inclusivity teacher
to assist both staff and students everyday.
Chappy Althea Youse
School Chaplin
Our Chaplain plays a vital
role within the school community, providing support to students, staff and
families. The Chaplaincy service
complements and works alongside other support services and key school personnel
in support of students’ emotional and spiritual needs (peer pressure, stress,
family problems, friendship, self-esteem, life challenges). Our Chaplain is involved in
the daily life of the school, aiming to serve the school in any way she can
and provides an additional adult role model for students
Collinsville State High
School is serviced by the Chaplain Monday and Tuesday and is based in G
Block. Appointments can be made through the school office or directly with the
Chaplain.
Karen Dachs
School Based Health Nurse
Karen works with young people, school staff and parents to
Promote health and wellbeing
Create a supportive, healthy school environment
Connect people with other support services
You can do a self-referral or you can make an appointment at the office.
Karen is at school every Thursday and Friday and can be found in the
Student support room in G block.
Lillian Jia
Guidance Officer
I can assist all students with their subject choices, making clear
links to their future pathways and career decisions. I can also assist with social and emotional
counselling, conflict resolution, problem solving and refer students
to outside agencies. As the Guidance Officer Lillian contributes to the development of a comprehensive support and wellbeing program that is responsive to the needs or our school community.
You are able to make an appointment with Lillian via the school office or by speaking with Ms Daly.
Lillian is at our school on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays and can be found in the Student Support
Room in G block.
Toni Akehurst
Transition Pathways Officer
I provide transition and/or pathways support to students at risk from
disengaging with school.
I provide support and intervention to assist with the transition of
young people.
Make an appointment at the office.
Toni is at school every Wednesday and can be found in the Student Support Room in
G Block.
Hannah Johnson
Youth Support Coordinator/ Youth Engagement Officer
I work directly with students
to support their engagement and assist them with strategies to stay at school
and have a positive learning experience. YSCs work as part of the schools’
student support team and can refer students who need additional support to
suitable internal and external support services.
As a Youth Engagement Officer I also support students learning environment by monitoring attendance, and liaising between
students, school personnel, and the home parents/guardians of any students who
encounter educational, social, emotional or behaviour problems.
Hannah is at school every Monday and Thursday in the Student
Support Room at the end of B Block or hanging out with kids at
lunch times.