Deputy Principal (Learning)

Donald Nield

The Deputy Principal (Learning) plans and provides the curriculum offered to students across all year levels in the College. The individual programmes, teaching and learning, are developed by teachers in consultation with Heads of Learning Areas in keeping with the principles of the Curriculum Framework. Student centred courses that cater for different learning styles and developmental stages, empower students to take responsibility for their learning. Counselling for appropriate subject and career choices, Years 8-10 available through the Deputy Principal (Learning), assists students who want to access University or TAFE courses upon leaving school.

Progress is reported formally each term and parents may be contacted at other times as the need arises.

Deputy Principal (Pastoral Care)

Franca Coutts

The Deputy Principal (Pastoral Care) has overall responsibility for the pastoral welfare of all students at St Norbert College and the general daily administration of the school. The Deputy Principal (Pastoral Care) works with the Pastoral Care Team which comprises five Heads of House who provide the pastoral care of students and general well-being of members of their House.

Dean of Studies

Sharon Rainford

The Dean of Studies works closely with the Deputy Principal (Learning) to monitor students' academic progress.

The Dean of Studies will assist students in their subject selection and provide parents and students with information related to university and TAFE entry.  The Dean of Studies will plan and oversee a study skills programme for Years 8–12.

The Dean of Studies analyses TEE results and is responsible for the National Testing (Year 9), College Exams and the Tertiary Entrance Exams.