Our 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

Welcome to the vibrant and thriving community that is Hunter School of the Performing Arts.

We offer a unique learning experience to students who are passionate about pursuing their chosen performing art. Our mission is to provide a nurturing and challenging environment that encourages each student to explore and discover their full potential academically, personally, and across the performing arts while instilling a life-long love of learning.

Tracey Breese, Principal of Hunter School of Performing Arts

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.

Our teaching staff
Find out about our teaching staff through our faculty pages

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.

Our wellbeing and support staff

Haylee Cummins - HT Wellbeing (rel)

Blake Robertson - Student Support Officer (SSO)

Georgia Atherton - Senior Student Support (Mon, Tue, Thu)

Ella Thursby - Senior Student Support (Wed & Fri)

Administrative and operations staff

Our Administration Team works very hard to keep HSPA running smoothly. While we strongly encourage parents and students to use this website and other digital platforms to access information and complete transactions, our dedicated staff are always available to help you.

Front Office

Paula Greentree - Business Manager (rel)

Leanne Cox - School Administrative Manager (rel)

Trudy Buman - Primary Administration

Penelope Francqueville - Purchasing & Procurement

Allyson Hansen - Student Services & Finance

Natalie Hoole - Auditions & Enrolments

Susan Irwin - Theatre Administration

Julie Kinsela - Attendance

Abby Lamont - Reception & Audition Support

Freya Lubinski - Communications & Snr Exec Support

Kellie Wallace - Excursions & Schoolbytes

Library

Tahnee Robertson - Student Services Support 3 Days

Maggie Greentree - Student Services Support 3 Days

Ryan Kincaid - Technical Support Officer (TSO) (rel)

Faculty Support

Ange Lydiard - Science

Daniel Carmody - Science (2 days)

Effie Hense - TAS

Student Support

Blake Robertson - Student Support Officer

Georgia Atherton - Senior Student Support (Mon - Thu)

Claire Costigan - SLSO Team Leader

Ella Thursby - SLSO & Senior Student Support (Wed & Fri)

Keegan Torrance - SLSO

Fletcher Rinkin - SLSO

Riley Felton - SLSO

General Assistants

Dennis (George) King

Robert Haidar

Have a question for our principal or teachers?

Review the list below to understand who may be helping you with your enquiry.

Contact us

For matters relating to:
Refer to:
Academic progress inquiries
Canvas
Additional learning support
Learning and Support Teacher, Year Advisor, Head Teacher Wellbeing
Auditions and enrolment
Front Office
Confidentiality
Principal, Deputy Principal
Job opportunities & work experience
Careers Advisor
Lost property & Lockers
Library
Performing arts opportunities
Performing Arts Coordinator, Music Head Teacher, Dance Head Teacher, Drama/Visual Arts Head Teacher
Sport
Sport Coordinator
Support of a medical condition
Deputy Principal, Head Teacher Wellbeing, Year Advisor
Theatre
Front Office
Theft, injury, bullying, reports of observed misconduct, truancy
Principal, Deputy Principal
Uniform
Deputy Principal, Head Teacher Wellbeing
Wellbeing
Year Advisor, Head Teacher Wellbeing, Deputy Principal, Student Support Officer