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Governance and Leadership


Governance and Leadership

Sophia Mundi is a not for profit independent school. It is incorporated as a limited company, governed on behalf of its Members by the Board of Directors, The Principal and Management Group run the school on a day to day basis.

The school is organised into Faculties: Primary School, Middle School and Senior School. A member from of each Faculty, the Business Manager and the HR/Administration Manager form the Management Group.

The Educational direction and heart of the school is held by the College of Teachers. The College meets weekly and works with the curriculum, the pedagogy, teacher training, reviews and student welfare.

Management Team Members

Matthew Cunnane
School Principal

Mr Matthew Cunnane is the School Principal of Sophia Mundi, an independent Steiner and IB World School.

This unique blend offers a modern education; academic rigour with a balance of intellectual, emotional and physical development.

Peter Henderson
Assistant Principal

Melanie Brown
IB Diploma Coordinator

Dilys Hannaford
HR & Administration Manager

Tania Sarmas
Enrolments &
Community Relations Coordinator


Dianne Rich
Business Manager

Emma Gilette
Inclusion & Wellbeing Coordinator

Administration & Auxiliary Staff

Dianne Rich
Business Manager

Branka Bekic
Bookkeeper

Glenn Robertson
Finance officer

Tania Sarmas
Enrolments &
Community Relations

Megan Milligan
Promotion & Events

Nancy Magliano
Reception

Shani Sharaf
Maintenance

Cheryl Nekvapil
Wellbeing Support


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