Principal and staff profiles
Ms Karla Pobke, School Principal
Dear WSS community
I am truly delighted to extend a warm welcome to you as the Principal of Wirreanda Secondary School. It is my honour to lead a community where learning and growth are at the heart of everything we do.
At Wirreanda, we believe in the potential of every student. Our dedicated staff works tirelessly to create an environment where each individual feels valued and empowered to achieve their best. Whether you are just beginning your journey with us or returning for another year, know that you are part of a vibrant community committed to excellence and personal growth.
Our vision is to foster a learning environment that is not only academically rigorous but also nurturing and inclusive. We are proud of our diverse student body and the rich tapestry of experiences and perspectives it brings. We encourage our students to embrace curiosity, explore their passions, and develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
To our families, your support and involvement are crucial to our collective success. We value your partnership and are always here to listen, collaborate and celebrate the achievements of our students together.
I look forward to the many opportunities we will have to learn, grow and make lasting memories. Thank you for being an essential part of the Wirreanda Secondary School community.
Karla Pobke
Principal
Wirreanda Secondary School
Meet our Executive team
Meet our Executive team
Ben Balmer
Director of Student Culture
Ben Balmer, Director of Student Culture
Karina Van De Wiel
Director of Teaching and Learning
Karina Van De Wiel , Director of Teaching and Learning
Ashleigh Golding
Assistant Principal - Priority Learners and Student Pathways
Ashleigh Golding , Assistant Principal - Priority Learners and Student Pathways
Lisa Cmrlec
Assistant Principal - Wellbeing for Learning
Lisa Cmrlec, Assistant Principal - Wellbeing for Learning
Site Improvement team
English/HASS/LOTE/EALD/Whole School Literacy
Andrea Donaldson - andrea.donaldson476@schools.sa.edu.au
Maths/Science/Whole School Numeracy
Natasha Paffett - natasha.paffett408@schools.sa.edu.au
Aboriginal Education/SAASTA
Mel Yates - mel.yates589@schools.sa.edu.au
Technologies/Digital/Arts Leader
Geoff Evans - geoff.evans541@schools.sa.edu.au
Disability Unit/Special Class Leader
Gemma Battista - gemma.battista291@schools.sa.edu.au
Inclusive Learning Coordinator
Jordan Zeelie - jordan.zeelie15@schools.sa.edu.au
HPE/SSC Coordinator
Zoe Greer - zoe.greer166@schools.sa.edu.au
Leadership team
Green Middle School House Leaders
Taylor Greeves - taylor.greeves176@schools.sa.edu.au
Yellow Middle School House Leaders
Mackenzie Price - mackenzie.price130@schools.sa.edu.au
Red Middle School House Leaders
Brodie Borg - brodie.borg902@schools.sa.edu.au
Green Senior School House Leaders
Sam Brice - samuel.brice402@schools.sa.edu.au
Yellow Senior School House Leaders
Sophie Bociulis - sophie.bociulis968@schools.sa.edu.au
Red Senior School House Leaders
Jason Baker - jason.baker173@schools.sa.edu.au
Daily Operations/Data Systems Leader
Matthew Siviour - matthew.siviour36@schools.sa.edu.au
Daily Operations/WHS Leader
Michelle Gloyn - michelle.gloyn29@schools.sa.edu.au
Clontarf Leader
Patrick Skeer - patrick.skeer609@schools.sa.edu.au
STARS Program Leader
Kiah Smith - kiah.smith550@schools.sa.edu.au
WAVE Senior Case Manager
Alexis Tehel - alexis.tehel491@schools.sa.edu.au
WAVE Program Lead Teacher
Jessica Krawiec - jessica.krawiec407@schools.sa.edu.au