HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

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HANI ABUL KHAIR | PRINCIPAL
Teaching Style:
‘Building the future’
Experience:
20 years of Experience in school management and teaching
Specialization:
PhD in Petroleum Geology
Masters in teaching
Year Level & Subjects:
10 Islamic
10 Quran
10 Science
11 Research Project
7 Quran Boys
8 Quran Boys
9 Islamic
9 Quran

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NUR JANNAH KUNING | DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
Teaching Style:
‘Firm but Kind Negotiated Learning approach’
Achievement:
Valedictorian, Melbourne University | Best Teacher Award, Darul Ghufran Singapore
Specialization:
Bachelor's in early childhood studies
Master's in teaching
Master's in Islamic studies (current)
Year Level & Subjects:
10 Physical Health Education
11 PLP
7 Art
7 Islamic
7 Physical Health Education
8 Islamic Girls
8 Physical Health Education
9 Art
9 Physical Health Education

Glyn

GLYN ROBERTS | HEAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING
Teaching Style:
‘UNIQUE!’
Curriculum support and development
Staff development
Ensuring quality teaching standards
Student academic support and expectations
Experience:
Former Principal, University of Adelaide PhD candidate
Specialization:
B.A. (Jt. Hons), P.G.C.E., Grade Cert Education, M. Ed. Theol.
Year Level & Subjects:
10 English (Pioneer)
11 English Literary Study
12 English

Afroza

AFROZA SULTANA | SENIOR SCHOOL COORDINATOR
Teaching Style:
‘ALWAYS STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE’
Achievement:
Nominated for Best Teachers of Australia 2023, Dean’s Scholarship undergraduate degree
Specialization:
Master of Teaching Secondary (Distinction)
Year Level & Subjects:
8 English (Prosper & Vanguard)
9 English (Prosper & Vanguard)
11 EALD
12 EALD
Academy: Literary

Balgish

BALGISH MYDEEN | HIGH SCHOOL COORDINATOR
Teaching Style:
‘GOAL DRIVEN, CREATIVITY, ENTHUSIASTIC’
Achievement:
Centre of Excellence - Growth Coaching & Enhancing Teachers
Specialization:
Master of Education - Leadership
Year Level & Subjects:
7 Homegroup Teachers
7 English (Pioneer)
7 Mathematics (Prosper & Vanguard)
8 English (Pioneer)
9 English (Pioneer)
Academy: Arts Culture

Maya

MAYA SAYEGH | MIDDLE SCHOOL COORDINATOR
Teaching Style:
‘A hybrid/blended teaching style where I strive to strike a balance between teacher & student-centered approaches.
To bring my knowledge & expertise from the nursing and medical science experiences into the class’
Specialization:
Bachelor of Primary Education
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Medical Science Studies
Year Level & Subjects:
11 Biology
12 Biology
12 Arabic

Cassandra

CASSANDRA DOMINGO | SACE COORDINATOR | HEAD OF ENGLISH FACULTY
Experience:
20 years of Experience teaching
Specialization:
Bachelor of Arts,
Graduate Diploma in Education
Master of security study
Year Level & Subjects:
7 English (Prosper & Vanguards)
10 English (Prosper & Vanguards)
11 English
12 English
Academy: Literary

Gulmira

GULMIRA AHMED | HEAD OF MATHS FACULTY
Teaching Style:
‘EMPHASIS on understanding over rote learning
SIMPLIFYING complex concepts through diverse approaches
PROVIDING ample time & opportunities for consolidation of understanding’
Specialization:
Bachelor of Science, Master of Teaching
Year Level & Subjects:
Year 9 Homegroup
7 Pastoral Care
11 Physics
12 Chemistry
12 Physics

Fatimath

FATHIMATH SAUNA
Teaching Style:
‘I like to try new things and try to be innovative’
Achievement:
Australia Awards Scholarship | Golden Key Awards
Chancellor’s Letter of Commendation in Master of Education
Specialization:
Bachelor of Arts - teaching English as a Foreign Language
Master of Education (Special Education)
Year Level & Subjects:
7 English (Prosper & Vanguards)
10 English (Prosper & Vanguards)
11 English
Academy: Sewing

Jamal

JAMAL MARJI | BEHAVIOUR COORDINATOR
Teaching Style:
‘CHALLENGING, REAL-LIFE, ADVANCING’
Specialization:
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering
Master of Secondary Teaching - Mathematics & Science
Year Level & Subjects:
Year 10 Homegroup
7 Islamic Boys
8 Islamic Boys
10 Mathematics (Prosper & Vanguards)
11 Chemistry
11 Methods
11 Spec Mathematics

Sakeena

SAKEENA SHAFQAT ALI | NAPLAN & PAT COORDINATOR
Teaching Style:
‘I believe in creating a positive and engaging learning experience’
Achievement:
UniSA International Merit Scholarship, UniSA Golden Key Member
Specialization:
Bachelor of Education with minors in Mathematics & Science
Year Level & Subjects:
Year 8 Homegroup Girls
8 Pastoral Care Girls
8 Mathematics
9 Mathematics
9 Science
10 Mathematics
11 Mathematics
Academy: Event Management

Jaad

JAAD MAWLAWI
Teaching Style:
‘PERSEVERANCE, DYNAMIC, FUN’
Specialization:
Bachelor of Arts - Flinders University
Master of Teaching - Flinders University
Year Level & Subjects:
Year 8 Homegroup Teacher Boys
7 Science
7 STREAM
8 Science
8 Pastoral Care
8 Physical Health Education Boys
9 Physical Health Education Boys
9 STREAM
Academy: Automotive

Khalil

SIMON KWAN (KHALIL)
Teaching Style:
‘FUN, EXCITING, ENGAGING!’
Achievement:
School of Education Awards 2019 | SASTA 2019 Prize for Outstanding Pre-Service teacher
Golden Key Member
Specialization:
Bachelor of Computer Science (University of Adelaide)
Bachelor of Psychological Science (University of Adelaide)
Master of Teaching - Psychology & STEM - (University of Adelaide)
Year Level & Subjects:
Year 12 Homegroup Teacher
7 Artificial Intelligence
8 Digital Technology
9 Artificial Intelligence
10 Digital Technology
11 Digital Technology
12 Psychology
Academy: Coding

Deadra

DEADRA PEAK
Teaching Style:
‘I like to encourage students to - have a go - and learn from their attempts and tasks’
Achievement:
All Year 12 Students in 2023 in Food & Hospitality, and Child Studies achieved an ‘A’ standard
Specialization:
Bachelor of Education (Flinders University)
Year Level & Subjects:
8 Food Technology
10 Food Technology
10 PLP
11 Food Technology
12 Child Studies

Dawood

DAWOOD PEROTTA
Teaching Style:
‘INNOVATIVE, CREATIVE, ENTHUSIASTIC’
University of Adelaide 1st Year Scholarship
Specialization:
Bachelor of Teaching & Bachelor of Arts
Year Level & Subjects:
Year 7 Homegroup Teacher
7 HASS
7 Pastoral Care Boys
7 Physical Health Education
8 HASS
9 HASS
10 HASS
10 Physical Health Education
Academy: Futsal

Ali

ALI RAZVI
Teaching Style:
‘Incorporating game-based pedagogy for children’s education, infusing creativity and empathy into my learning approach’
Achievement:
Most Fun Teacher Award 2017 - Dubai
Gold Medalist - Academics - India
Specialization:
Master of Professional Accounting
Master of Business Administration (Finance)
Master of Teaching
Charter of Finance (level 2)
Year Level & Subjects:
7 Mathematics (Pioneer)
8 Business & Innovation
8 Mathematics (Pioneer)
9 Mathematics (Pioneer)
10 Business & Innovations
Academy: Cricket

Raveen

RAVEEN GAMAGE
Teaching Style:
‘Practicing what I preach’
Achievements:
Productivity Commission Prize for Microeconomic Theory IV Honours Recipient, University of Adelaide · 2019

Advanced Mathematical Economics III Excellence Award, University of Adelaide - School of Economics · 2018

Australia in the Global Economy I Excellence Award University of Adelaide - School of Economics · 2016

University of Adelaide International Undergraduate Scholarship - School of Economics · 2016

Edexcel GCE Business Studies World Prize Award Pearson Qualifications · Gateway College Sri Lanka 2015

Specialization:
Master of Teaching
Bachelor of Economics (Honours)
Year Level & Subjects:
12 Business and innovation
12 Legal Studies
11 Business and innovation
11 Economics

Doaa

DOAA
Teaching Style:
‘Catering to all students' needs’
Achievement:
1st prize in designing university
Specialization:
Master of Architecture with honors
Lecturer of Architecture
Course developer at University of South Australia
Year Level & Subjects:
7 Arabic
8 Arabic
9 Arabic
10 Arabic

Nisreen

NISREEN
Teaching Style:
‘Attention to perfection’
Experience:
20 years of Experience in school teaching Arabic to students
Specialization:
Master of Islamic Studies
Previously Lecturer at Islamic College in Saudi Arabia
Year Level & Subjects:
7 Arabic
8 Arabic
9 Arabic
10 Arabic

Elizabeth

ELIZABETH JENNINGS | STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICER
Teaching Style:
‘Caring, Bubbly, Organized’
Specialization:
Master of Osteopathy
AHPRA Registered
Supporting Students Year 7 to Year 9

Hassan

HASSAN EL-KAISSI | STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICER
Teaching Style:
‘Curated, Individualized, Engaging’
Specialization:
Bachelor of Engineering - University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Physics - University of Adelaide
Supporting Students Year 10 to Year 12