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Pastoral Care
The Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Program at St Patrick’s College Townsville aims to create a sense of hope, joy and optimism within the students encouraging them to grow in confidence and self-determination. This is achieved through a focus on ensuring all students develop a sense of belonging to the College Community.
Extracurricular activities are an excellent way for students to engage and provide opportunities to build relationships with staff, peers and students across all year levels. Pastoral days provide students with an opportunity to make connections and further advance their Catholic spirituality and personal development. The College offers camps and retreat programs; each with a focus that further develops friendships, spirituality and connections with the wider community and the environment.
Cameran Triffett
Deputy Principal
Maria Franettovich
Director of Students
Tenille Hambly
Head of Year 12
Meg Henderson
Head of Year 7
Jaimee Seebohm
Head of House - Thrones
Jordan Stewart
Head of House - Powers
Melissa Capponi
College Psychologist
Rosie Maguire
Head of House - Dominations (Acting)
Jodie Roberts
Head of House - Principalities
"Our expert teachers are industry leaders, drawing on their real-life experiences to engage and inspire our students to be intelligent, confident, active learners."
Amber Hauff | Principal
Cameran Triffett
Deputy Principal
With a love of travelling, Cameran has studied and taught in the UK and USA, completing a Bachelor of Arts Journalism, Bachelor of Business International Business and German, a Graduate Diploma of Education, and a Master of Arts in American Studies at the University of Alabama. He taught at the Bulmershe School in Reading, UK and at the Cathedral School in Townsville before joining St Patrick’s College Townsville three and a half years ago. Cameran has held curriculum leadership roles as Head of Faculty - English, The Arts and Languages as well as senior leadership roles including the Director of Students, leading student wellbeing and pastoral care at the College. During his time at St Patrick’s College, he has built strong relationships with staff, students and parents and has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the College. In 2020, Cameran will continue to serve the College as Deputy Principal.
"Our expert teaching team make St Patrick's College Townsville the school of choice for young women of the future."
Amber Hauff | Principal
Maria Franettovich
Director of Students
Maria has been teaching for over 30 years and has a depth of experience in pastoral care and supporting students' emotional and social wellbeing. She began at the College in 2009 and has held a variety of roles including Pastoral Dean, Head of House and Teacher. Maria holds a Diploma of Teaching (Secondary) and a Bachelor of Education as well as Certificates in Business Administration, Business, and Training and Assessment. Maria's passion lies in teaching business, particularly in delivering the Certificate III in Business, a valuable qualification for students as they seek employment or further study. With a positive psychology approach to caring for our girls, Maria has well developed relationships with students enabling her to connect with each and every girl and she is much loved and respected by students and staff.
"Nothing is more important than empowering girls to become young women of the future through an expert education designed especially for girls."
Amber Hauff | Principal
Tenille Hambly
Head of Year 12
Tenille graduated from the Queensland University of Technology in 2004 with a Bachelor of Education majoring in Human Movement. After working in boys’ schools for more than ten years, including St Laurence’s College in Brisbane and Ignatius Park College Townsville, Tenille made the move to St Patrick’s College in 2018 as Sports Coordinator and Head of Faculty for HPE. A particular highlight of her 16-year teaching career has been her appointment in London as the Lead Teacher of ‘The Learning Zone’, a program which operated out of Wembley Stadium and incorporated football to engage students in learning. Tenille is a very active person having been involved in athletics at local, state and national levels. Her sporting achievements were recognised in 2000 when she was awarded the Pierre De Coubertin award for demonstrating Olympic qualities and spirit. Outside of school Tenille is a busy mum of three. She enjoys the beach and loves to run when she has the opportunity. In 2020 Tenille takes on the new position of Head of Year 12, providing support to our senior students.
"Our expert teachers are industry leaders, drawing on their real-life experiences to engage and inspire our students to be intelligent, confident, active learners."
Amber Hauff | Principal
Meg Henderson
Head of Year 7
When Meg began as a teacher at St Patrick’s College Townsville in 2019, she said it felt like ‘coming home’. A proud alumnus graduating from the College in 2001, Meg has retained strong friendships with her graduating cohort over the years and values the importance of developing a network of strong, powerful, independent women from an early age. With over 14 years Teaching experience formerly of St Kieran’s Catholic School in Mt Isa and Marian Catholic School in Townsville, Meg brings with her a wealth of knowledge and a specialty interest in working with junior students during some of the most important transitions of their lives. in 2020, Meg takes on the role of Head of Year 7 while Mrs Woods takes maternity leave. She is a busy mum of three and loves to maintain an active lifestyle as an open-water swimmer.
"Nothing is more important than empowering girls to become young women of the future through an expert education designed especially for girls."
Amber Hauff | Principal
Jaimee Seebohm
Head of House - Thrones
Jaimee began her career as a professional basketballer in 2005, attending the Australian Institute of Sport for three years before later representing Australia at a Junior level and playing for the Sydney University Flames WNBL until 2013. A career change saw her complete a Bachelor Degree in Human Movement and Health Education at The University of Sydney, graduating with the Vice Chancellor’s Award. Since then she has worked in education for eight years, teaching at SCEGGS Redlands, St Andrew’s Cathedral School in Sydney and St Francis Xavier College Hamilton in New Castle. A passionate HPE and Mathematics teacher, Jaimee joined the College in 2019 and has been a welcome and enthusiastic addition to the team. In 2020, Jaimee continues to support students as the Head of Thrones House.
"As industry leaders and experts in their field, our teachers draw on their real-life experiences to inspire our students to be intelligent, confident, active learners."
Amber Hauff | Principal
Jordan Stewart
Head of House - Powers
Jordan has quickly become a powerhouse of the STEM Department since joining our team in 2018. She completed her Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in 2017 and specialises in Chemistry, Biology and Junior Science. In 2019 Jordan was a finalist for the Australian Education Award’s ‘Education Rising Star’. She is passionate about STEM and says she is excited to be in a teaching environment that actively promotes girls in science and prepares students for careers in the STEM fields. In 2020 Jordan is looking forward to inspiring her students to be critical and creative thinkers. She will also take on the role of Head of House for Dominations while Lucy Towers is on maternity Leave.
"Nothing is more important than empowering girls to become young women of the future through an expert education designed especially for girls."
Amber Hauff | Principal
Melissa Capponi
College Psychologist
An experienced provisional psychologist with a background in the NDIS and Uniting Care’s CASPAS Program, Melissa jumped at the opportunity to support the young women of St Patrick’s College Townsville in 2020. She brings with her a genuine passion for working with young women and helping them develop a toolkit of strategies to be healthy, resilient and strong in navigating the complex journey of teenage-hood with greater confidence. As a Townsville local, working across non-for profit and private agencies, Melissa has developed strong relationships with community services. Melissa is a strong role model, channelling the Mercy ethos through her volunteer work with Make A Wish Australia, of which she is the President of the Townsville Branch. Outside of work Melissa enjoys an active lifestyle, walking her dogs along The Strand.
Rosie Maguire
Head of House - Dominations (Acting)
Rosie has always had a passion for the performing arts and this eventually led her to study a double degree in Secondary Education and Creative Arts at the University of Queensland. Upon graduation, Rosie jumped at the opportunity of a regional experience and relocated North to Columba Catholic College in Charters Towers. Rosie spent four years inspiring students in Drama, English, Humanities, Dance and Chinese, as well as directing the College Musical. A keen sportswoman, Rosie coaches Netball, Rugby League, Touch and AFL. In 2019, she was the recipient of the Regional Teacher Mentorship scholarship at the Bell Shakespeare Company in Sydney, and in 2021, was named a "Rising Star" by The Educator. "I am thrilled to be a part of a community that champions young women and helps them realise it’s okay to have a voice and to take up space in the world."
Jodie Roberts
Head of House - Principalities
Jodie’s educational experience is vast and varied. Having studied and worked in both America and Australia, she settled in Townsville seven years ago. In her professional career, Jodie has learnt that teaching is about people, relationships and learning. As Head of House – Principalities, Jodie’s aim is to ensure that every student has the opportunity to recognise and harness their unique gifts. She is looking forward to working with the young women of St Patrick’s College Townsville, helping them to be self-reliant, kind, adaptable, generous and open to new challenges. When she is not teaching, Jodie can be found spending time with her family and dogs, and she enjoys all outdoor pursuits.
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Acknowledgement of Country: We give thanks and respectfully acknowledge the Gurrumbilbarra Wulgurukaba people, the Traditional Custodians of this beautiful country whose land our College shares. We recognise their ongoing deep spiritual connection to this Country, and the care they gave for thousands of years. We also acknowledge the Bindal people as the neighbouring Custodians of their Country. We pay our respects the Elders, past, present and emerging and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples here today.