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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Early Stage 1 Team Leader (AP): Sarah Box
Early Stage 1 Coordinator (AP): Jasmine Basir
KFM - Farida Mosselhy
KPB - Leah Pugh-U'Ren (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri) & Jasmine Basir (Wed)
KRF - Nour Fares (Mon, Tues) & Sahar Radwan (Wed, Thurs, Fri)
KSK - Alicia Selmon (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs) & Imam Kourouche (Fri)
KZA - Zehreen Ali
Year 1 Team Leader (AP): Grace Lattuca
Year 2 Team Leader (AP): Tara Kousoulas
Stage 1 Coordinator - Yasmin Khodr
1AS - Amber Smith
1JK - Jasmina Kovaceska
1PA - Poppy Agraniotis
1RA - Rheanne Aboubeid
1-2YK - Yasmin Khodr (Mon, Tues, Fri) & Eppy Najjarine (Wed, Thurs)
2KS - Tara Kousoulas & Ouranus Sharafi (Mon, Tues)
2KK - Kristian Kisur
2RK - Jasmine Ragg-Kanavas (Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri) & Imam Kourouche (Thurs)
2WS - Naomi Warlond (Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri) & Laila Sabboune (Tues)
2-3RL - Mary-Jo Rizzo & Rob Lenard
Stage 2 Team Leader (AP): Mary-Jo Rizzo
Stage 2 Co-ordinator: Rob Lenard
2-3RL - Mary-Jo Rizzo & Rob Lenard
3HZ - Hafsha Zainuddin
3JS - Julia Sheehan
3SE - Sandra Edwards
4AT - Amelie Tear
4KH - Kei Ho
4RH - Rosemary Huttly
4VT - Vanessa Tang
Stage 3 Team Leader (AP): Shantelle Suarez
Stage 3 Coordinator: Yasmine Saab
5-6SR - Shantelle Suarez & Tom Rea (Mon, Tues, Wed)
5GK - Grace Katsilis
5KR - Kento Kamiaraiso (Mon, Tues, Wed) & Tom Rea (Thurs & Fri)
5SA - Samar Ayouby
6DK - David Kim
6VC - Vince Chen
6YS - Yasmine Saab
AP & Inclusive Education Team Leader (AP): Reem El Haj (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurd)
Inclusive Education Team Leader (AP): Asmaa Elwan (Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri)
K-2DS - Mariam Derbas (Mon & Tues)
Jenifer Salimin (Wed, Thurs, Fri)
SLSO - Elizabeth Ghamroui
1-2EO - Bashanti O'Malley
SLSO - Asma Khan
3-6AE - Asmaa Elwan
SLSO - Mouna Kamaz
3-6VA - Vanessa Armao
SLSO - Mariam Najjarine
4-5F - Francesca De Bari
SLSO - Iman Dunia (Mon, Fri)
SLSO - Mohamdie Fayad (Tues, Wed, Thurs)
Arabic - Maysoon Alashhab (Mon, Tues, Thurs)
Bengali - Aklima Sultana (Mon - Fri) & Iffat Shammi (Mon, Tues, Thurs & Thurs)
Indonesian - Jasmine Basir (Mon, Tues & Thurs)
Urdu - Rizwana Ijaz (Mon & Thurs), Shahana Aslam (Tues) & Farhat Mustafa (Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri)
Language Links - Gina Arambatzis & Samantha Georgiades (Mon, Tues, Thurs)
Librarian: Kath Marreiros (Mon & Fri)
Librarian: Liz Marriott (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs)
RFF
Beverly Kung
Liz Marriott
Katerina Stratis (Mon, Tues, Wed)
Fotme Kammoun (Tues, Wed, Thurs)
Sofia Mavromatis (Mon, Tues)
Bec Lucas (Mon, Tues)
Laila Saboune (Thurs)
Nour Fares (Wed)
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Bashir Ahmed
Alex Engelen
Daniel Hogan (Mon, Tues, Wed)
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
Veronica Bober
Nur Ozalp (Mon & Tues)
Glynn Meredith (Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri)
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 (Bilingual)
Rafia Anjum
Avrinder Dappu
Abir Tabbouche
Sonia Zaouk
Rawan El Murr (Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri)
Asfiya Lulat (Wed, Thurs & Fri)
Ayah Homsi (Mon, Wed & Fri)
Siham Elkaddour (Tues, Wed & Thurs)
Fay Annous (Tues & Thurs)
Zenath Farjana (Mon)
Liam Metry (Fri)
Kids Xpress
Erin Skinner (Mon, Wed & Thurs)
Jade Maquire (Mon, Tues & Wed)
Wellbeing & Health Nurse - Lucy Absolom
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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 (Mon, Tues, Thurs [AM], Fri [AM])
Computer Co-ordinator: Chris Cahill (Wed & Fri)
General Assistant: Marcus Hilzinger
Hayat's Kitchen: Hayat Diab & Mona Al Asside
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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.