RESPECT
INTEGRITY
EFFORT
Principal Team
Michael Melfi
Acting Principal
Michael is a long standing member of the leadership team at CDSC, with his most recent portfolio being the important role of analysing school data for improving student outcomes.
Janette Kalatzis
Assistant Principal
Janette has led the House system at CDSC for a number of years and has driven the implementation of the SWPBS (School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support) framework and strategies for improving school attendance at the College. Janette is passionate about empowering students, families and staff to foster positive outcomes in connectedness, engagement and wellbeing.
Wendy Savage
Assistant Principal
Wendy has been a leading voice in teaching, learning and curriculum development here at the College since arriving from the UK. Her recent foci have been the co-ordination of the VCE programs along with the further development of junior assessment and homework procedures. Wendy’s passion for improving student’s futures, through positive educational experiences, is evident in her interactions with our students as well as the work she does to empower our staff to develop their teaching capacity through collaborative practices.
Vanessa Coco
Assistant Principal
Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, Vanessa is an advocate for inclusive education, ensuring all students have access to quality education, enabling them to experience success. Using a strengths based approach Vanessa is passionate about working with staff, students and their families to inspire change and champion the belief that every student should experience happiness and satisfaction in their learning and wellbeing.