Cranbourne West Secondary College is committed to providing a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment for all students. We are a College that sets high expectations for our students and one that strives to create an environment which embraces diversity, inclusivity and multiculturalism in the wider community.
It is an environment which supports students to feel comfortable, safe and confident in themselves, and to seek support from our wide array of student support services when they need it. The college believes strongly that in order for students to realise their full potential, they need to be happy, healthy and safe. Cranbourne West Secondary College supports its students to engage with their learning programs fully and acknowledges that student wellbeing and student learning outcomes are inextricably linked.
External supports for students and families;
- Call on 1800 551 800
- For any time and for any reason – free, private and confidential phone and online counselling, 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week.
- Call on 1800 650 890
- National Youth Mental Health Foundation
- Headspace can assist if you are aged 12 or over and you are experiencing a tough time. You can talk to someone at Headspace on the phone, online or in person.
- Call on 1800 271 170
- Orange Door is an easily accessible, community-based point of entry for children, young people and families needing support.
Our Leadership structure consists of an Assistant Principal for Wellbeing, Assistant Principal for Inclusion, and Assistant Principal’s for Engagement with additional leaders and staff across each sub-school.
Wellbeing Team
Assistant Principal
Sahra Dupuy
Student Wellbeing Coordinator
Chris Helm
Social Worker
Phil Kareroa
Student Counsellor
Jake Power
Student Counsellor
Claire Castle
Student Counsellor
Daniel Teddy
Student Counsellor
Melissa Cabay
Student Counsellor
Bree Deane
Favourite CWSC Staff Member
Willow the Wellbeing Dog
Inclusion Team
Assistant Principal
Brent Stephens
Assistant Inclusion Leader
Kerrie Downing
DIP's Leader
Cassie Truscott
Integration Aides
Engagement Team
Assistant Principal - Head of Junior School
Chris Deitch
Assistant Principal - Head of Middle School
Sally Ross
Assistant Principal - Head of Senior School
Kelly Lackmann
Assistant Principal - Head of Year 7
Kevin Lylak
Year 7 Team Leader
Jack Robson
Year 7 Team Leader
Ebony Ratcliffe
Year 7 Team Leader
Gabrielle Van Cuylenburg
Assistant Principal - Head of Year 8
Pedro Mello
Year 8 Team Leader
Hannah Stein
Year 8 Team Leader
Marc Livingston
Year 8 Team Leader
Mary Lylak
Assistant Principal - Head of Year 9
Anthony Daraio
Year 9 Team Leader
Joel Rogerson
Year 9 Team Leader
Sinea Molloy
Year 9 Assistant Team Leader
Genevieve Sutton
Assistant Principal - Head of Year 10
Billy Quigley
Year 10 Team Leader
Charlotte Cox
Year 10 Team Leader
Stacey Robbins
Year 10 Team Leader
Sean Mundy
VCE General Team Leader
Brenden Horn
VCE Vocational Major Team Leader
James Harrison