Kambrya College firmly believes that the development of quality educational outcomes and the holistic development of individuals occurs through an environment where students feel connected and supported, not only by their teachers, but by their peers.  To foster this, Kambrya College adopts a Vertical Sub-School Structure for Year 7-9 students.

From the moment students enrol at Year 7, they are welcomed into one of the four vertical sub-schools.  Each sub-school has a designated animal and its name is derived from the language of local traditional owners (Wurundjeri People).  Each Sub-school also has a designated colour and value, however these values are pervasive across the entire college.  Students identify with the sub-schools on a daily basis through designated sub-school learning areas (painted in their respective colours!), and also through intra-school sport and other competitions.

To support the academic growth and pastoral care of students, each sub-school is led by teachers in the roles of Vertical Sub-School Leader and Student Manager.  The primary responsibility of these teachers is to support the academic and personal growth of students.  Students remain in the same sub-school from Year 7-9, which allows sub-school leaders to develop a comprehensive understanding of each student’s needs and interests.  Furthermore, wherever possible, the College ensures that teachers remain in the same Vertical Sub-School each year, meaning that students can benefit from building quality learning relationships with a core group of teachers.  To support their learning, students and parents participate in routine meetings with their respective sub-school leaders to examine their learning data and use it to inform goal setting.

The Sub School Leaders and Student Managers

Bulen-Bulen

Katie Johnstone
Katie JohnstoneSub School Leader
Ben Holland
Ben HollandAssistant Sub School Leader

Gwonawa

Daniel Vancea
Daniel VanceaSub School Leader
Alex Clark
Alex ClarkAssistant Sub School Leader

Mirrim

James Chanter
James ChanterSub School Leader
Caitlin STAMPER
Caitlin STAMPERAssistant Sub School Leader

Warin

Sarah Mooney
Sarah MooneySub School Leader
Ryan JOHNSON
Ryan JOHNSONAssistant Sub School Leader

VCAL

Lisa Murphy
Lisa MurphyVCAL Student Engagement Leader
Tracy O'Shaughnessy
Tracy O'ShaughnessyVCAL Year 12 Assistant Student Engagement Leader
Catherine LANGE
Catherine LANGEVCAL Year 11 Assistant Student Engagement Leader

VCE

Lisa Luck
Lisa LuckVCE Student Engagement Leader
Katerina Fonda
Katerina FondaVCE Year 12 Assistant Student Engagement Leader
Shannon Roscoe
Shannon RoscoeVCE Year 11 Assistant Student Engagement Leader

Pre-VCE

Mark Artin
Mark ArtinYear 10 Student Engagement Leader
Jack Irons
Jack IronsYear 10 Assistant Student Engagement Leader
Jordan Dubruelle-Sarkissian
Jordan Dubruelle-SarkissianYear 10 Assistant Student Engagement Leader