What to do when I have a question or concern? If you have any questions or concerns about how things are going for your child at South Otago High School there are people that can help. We do encourage parents/caregivers and students to work with us to resolve concerns, if needed the formal complaints procedure can be found on the school website- school information-school docs tab-concerns and complaints.

TEACHERS: Our teachers work to support the learning and success of students, they welcome communication from parents/whanau. Please do get in touch with them directly if there is something that a teacher may be able to help with.

MENTORS: Your child's mentor teacher connects with your child several times a week as a mentor and guide for them, conferencing meetings are great opportunities to connect about how things are going at school. 

DEANS: Along with the Mentor Teacher, Deans enjoy hearing about successes of students in their year group so that they can help celebrate and recognise achievements. They also help with resolving concerns, supporting wellbeing, engagement and attendance of students.   

2026 Deans

Year 9 Dean Mr Rod Deverson [email protected]

Year 10 Mr Dave Matsas [email protected]

Year 11 Mr Elliot Carrol [email protected]

Year 12 Miss Kelsi McLellan [email protected]

ear 13 Mrs Cath Bloxham [email protected]

GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR: Students, staff, parents and caregivers are welcome to contact the guidance counsellor who can help with different options to support students and their families. She has a direct line 217  

HEADS OF DEPARTMENT: Heads of Department details can be found on our school website. They can help with questions about our teaching and learning programmes as well as in class support, assessment and courses. 

ATTENDANCE OFFICER: Our attendance officer/first aid is Kirsty Osborne, parents/whanau are encouraged to leave messages regarding attendance on our attendance line 4180517

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM: All the team can assist with any concerns regarding learning and wellbeing.

Principal Mr Mike Wright [email protected]

Deputy Principal Mr Nigel Scarth [email protected]  (Year 12/13)

Deputy Principal Ms Gemma Tuhega [email protected]  (Year 11)

Deputy Principal Mrs Jo Jory [email protected]  (Year 9/10)

Senior Leader Cath Bloxham [email protected]

Staff along with our Year 13 leaders do encourage students to ask for help if they need it. If you are unsure who to contact please call  4180517 and speak with Jackie Frisby or Sarah Wright or email our office on [email protected]. We all help to maintain a positive and supportive community, if you have a concern please do reach out so that we are able to help you to resolve it. 

ngā mihi nui

Cath Bloxham