Our principal and staff
The passion of our West Wallsend High School staff and our commitment to operating as a professional and unified team is one of the greatest strengths of West Wallsend High School.
We are proud of our reputation for being a caring community that engages, supports, and challenges our students.
We work together to create a supportive and inclusive school where every young person is set up for success.
Welcome from our principal
Welcome to West Wallsend High School.
It is a privilege to welcome you to a school with a proud history, a strong sense of community and a deep commitment to helping every student succeed. West Wallsend High School is a place where students, staff and families share a genuine sense of pride and where strong relationships create the foundation for learning, growth and success.
We believe every student deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our commitment is to create a school where every young person feels connected, is challenged to achieve their personal best and is supported to discover their strengths, pursue their aspirations and contribute positively to the world around them as a lifelong learner.
Our dedicated staff provide engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity, encourage perseverance and foster a love of learning. Alongside academic achievement, we place equal importance on wellbeing, inclusion and ensuring every student feels safe, respected and valued. We celebrate success in all its forms because every student's journey is unique and every pathway matters.
West Wallsend High School offers a rich range of academic, creative, sporting, cultural and vocational opportunities, enabling every student to explore their interests, develop confidence and build the knowledge, skills and character to achieve success both at school and beyond.
Our school is strengthened by authentic partnerships with families, the P&C, the Kumaridah Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG), the Sugar Valley Community of Schools, local businesses and community organisations. Together, we create opportunities that broaden horizons, strengthen cultural understanding and inspire every student to achieve their potential.
I believe great schools are built on relationships. As Principal, I am committed to being visible, approachable and collaborative, working alongside students, staff, families and our wider community to build on the proud traditions of West Wallsend High School while embracing new opportunities for the future. Together, we will continue to create a school where every student is challenged to achieve, supported to succeed and inspired to become the very best version of themselves.
I invite you to explore our website and discover the many opportunities available at West Wallsend High School. I look forward to welcoming you to our school community.
Melanie Clarke, Principal
Executive staff
Our school leaders, guide teachers and students. They help create a school culture where every young person is supported to grow and thrive.
Faculty head teachers
Your young person's school experience is shaped by the people around them. Faculty Head Teachers provide leadership, expertise, and care for our staff and students.
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.
- Anne Jones, Business Manager
- Joanne Coyne, School Administration Manager
Key contacts for parents/carers
The following guide may be helpful when contacting the school for matters affecting your young person. All enquiries should be directed through our front office.