Our principal and staff
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.
Welcome from our principal
Hello, I'm Louise Challis and I have been a proud employee of the education department for over 25 years. As the principal of Hampden Park Public School, I am dedicated to fostering an environment where student learning and wellbeing are our central focus.
Our staff are exceptional teachers and leaders who are committed to helping our students succeed academically and socially. Our teaching staff lead a range of extra curricular activities to increase students’ sense of belonging and help them build friendship skills. The office staff in our school are always ready to assist with parent enquiries and offer support.
Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds and we seek to nurture a connection to home languages through our Community Language programs alongside specialist expertise in teaching English as an additional language. We have specialist teachers and support staff who provide additional support to students with additional learning needs.
We are always eager to strengthen our ties with the local community. We work with local early childhood centres to assist with Kindergarten transition for our youngest students. We are also committed to ensuring students leave Year 6 ready to thrive in high school. We value parent connections and want our parents to feel welcome in our school and to have the opportunity to be a partner with us in their child’s education.
It is a great honour to work with and serve the Hampden Park community. Together, we are creating a bright future for our students.
Louise Challis, Principal of Hampden Park Public School
Our school leaders
Our school leaders, including our principal, guide teachers and students. They help create a school culture where every child is supported to grow and thrive.
Our teaching staff
Your child’s school experience is shaped by the people around them. Our teachers bring experience, care and a passion for learning to every lesson. With a focus on success, they help every child reach their full potential.
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Kindergarten Team Leader (AP): Sarah Box
Kindergarten Team Leader (AP): Safa Diyab
KPB - Sarah Box (Wed) & Leah Pugh-U’Ren (Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri)
KSD - Safa Diyab & Katerina Stratis (Tues)
KAT - Amelie Tear
KHR - Talia Hing (Mon & Tues) & Sahar Radwan (Wed, Thurs & Fri)
KRE - Rawan El Ti
KSB - Alicia Selmon (Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs) & Sarah Box (Fri)
KWB - Naomi Warlond (Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri) & Sarah Box (Tues)
Kinder EAL/D - Vivienne Tao, Namita Kalia (Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri) & Helen Tsiokaras (Mon, Tues & Thurs)
Year 1 Team Leader (AP): Grace Lattuca
Year 2 Team Leader (AP): Tara Kousoulas
Stage 1 Co-ordinator: Demi Kousoulas
1LS - Grace Lattuca & Laila Saboune (Tues & Thurs)
1DK - Demi Kousoulas
1JK - Jasmina Kovaceska
1PA - Poppy Agraniotis
1RA - Rheanne Abuobeid
1SM - Amber Smith (Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri) & Farhat Mustafa (Wed)
2KS - Tara Kousoulas & Ouranus Sharafi (Mon & Tues)
2FM - Farida Mosselhy
2KK - Kristian Kisur
2SR - Iffat Shammi (Mon, Tues & Thurs) & Tom Rea (Tues, Wed & Fri)
2YK - Yasmin Khodr
Stage 1 EAL/D - Kerry Moyst, Madiha Shafiq Ur Rehman (Mon & Fri) & Sarah Sungkar (Mon, Tues & Thurs)
Stage 2 Team Leader (AP): Mary-Jo Rizzo
Stage 2 Co-ordinator: Sarah Taha
EAL/D & LL Team Leader: Vicki Pappas
3-4RD - Mary-Jo Rizzo & Mariam Derbas (Mon & Tues)
3BK - Beverly Kung
3HZ - Hafsha Zainuddin
3SE - Sandra Edwards
3ST - Sarah Taha
4KH - Kei Ho
4VC - Vince Chen
4VT - Vanessa Tang
Stage 2 EAL/D - Vicki Pappas & Adam Lee
Stage 3 Team Leader (AP): Shantelle Suarez
Stage 3 Coordinator: Jasmine Basir (Wed)
5-6SK - Shantelle Suarez & David Kim (Mon, Tues & Wed)
5GK - Grace Katsilis
5KK - Kento Kamiaraiso
5ZA - Zehreen Ali
6BR - Ben Richmond
6RH - Rosemary Huttly
6SB - Jasmine Saab (Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri) & Jasmine Basir (Wed)
Stage 3 EAL/D - Angela Sampedro (Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs) & Suehair Houmaisi (Wed, Thurs & Fri)
AP & Inclusive Education Team Leader (AP): Reem El Haj (Thurs & Fri)
Inclusive Education Team Leader (AP): Ruwaida Abdulkader (Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri)
K-1AE - Asma Elwan
SLSO: Elizabeth Ghamroui
K-2EO - Ellen O’Malley
SLSO: Vanessa Armao
2-6AK - Ruwaida Abdulkader (Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri) & Anjum Kureshi (Thurs)
SLSO: Mariam Najjarine
3-5JS - Jenifer Salimin
SLSO: Mouna Kamaz
3-6FD - Francesca De Bari
SLSO: Asma Khan
Arabic - Maysoon Alashhab (Mon, Tues, Thurs)
Bengali - Aklima Sultana & Dedar Mahmud (Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs)
Indonesian - Jasmine Basir (Mon, Tues & Thurs)
Urdu - Rizwana Ijaz (Mon & Thurs), Madiha Shafiq ur Rehman (Tues) & Farhat Mustafa (Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri)
Language Links - Gina Arambatzis & Samantha Georgiades (Mon & Tues)
Librarian: Gae Flood (Tues, Wed & Thurs)
Librarian: Emma Brady (Mon, Thurs & Fri)
RFF
Rob Lenard
Veronica Bober
Katerina Stratis (Mon & Wed)
Tom Rea (Mon, Tues & Thurs)
Fotme Kammoun (Tues & Thurs)
Cover
Bashir Ahmed
Alex Engelen
Chris Cahill (Thurs)
Our teachers make the difference
Committed to your child’s success
Our teachers ensure every student can thrive. They use proven ways to teach and tailor learning support for their students
Expert, connected and accredited
Our teachers are part of a strong education network. They may hold advanced accreditation. This ensuring high-quality teaching for your child.
Teachers who never stop learning
Our teachers are lifelong learners. They stay current through regular training and keep improving how they teach students.
Teacher–family partnerships
Our teachers build trust through clear communication. Our families know that their child has support and is ready to learn.
Wellbeing and support staff
Our wellbeing and support staff guide student wellbeing, learning needs and inclusion. They work with teachers to make personalised adjustments. This means each child can take part fully in school life. We make our school welcoming and accessible to every child.
Learning and Support: Lisa Choy & Glynn Meredith
School Learning and Support Officers
Intervention
Beenish Saeed (Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs)
Hala Achrakie (Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs)
Liam Metry (Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs)
Integration
Sajeda Bahadurmia
Asfiya Lulat
Hosnara Begum
Rawan El Murr (Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri)
Amrina Baquer (Mon, Thurs & Fri)
Lucy Pope (Mon, Wed & Fri)
Angela Hakim (Wed & Thurs)
Stephanie El Zahr (Mon, Wed ½ & Fri)
School Counsellors
Betty Wong (Mon & Tues)
Doug Creighton (Wed & Fri)
Asma Albahily (Thurs)
Asma Albahily (Wed AM - even weeks)
Kids Xpress
Robyn Turton (Tues, Wed & Thurs)
Hila Sukkar (Mon, Tues & Wed)
Erin Skinner (Mon, Wed & Thurs)
Czerny Ip (Mon, Tues & Wed)
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Administrative and operations staff
Our administrative and operations staff keep our school running smoothly. They support students, teachers and families every day. You can find them in our front office or on the school grounds.
Business Manager & School Admin Manager: Jamile Farhat
School Admin Officers
Mary Khanat
Robyn Elzahr
Diana Galati (Mon, Tues & Wed)
Marion Smith (Wed, Thurs & Fri)
Stephanie El Zahr (Tues, Wed ½ & Thurs)
Computer Co-ordinator: Chris Cahill (Mon & Wed)
General Assistant: Marcus Hilzinger
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Our friendly office team can help you get in touch.
Additional learning support
Find out how we support students with disability or additional learning needs.
Stories and highlights
Hear about stories, wins and proud moments from our staff and students.