Mr Clint Blennerhassett
Head of Year 10  

How long have you worked at St Catherine’s?    

I started in 2023 as a Humanities (Geography) teacher.   

What is your current role?    

Head of Year 10 and Humanities teacher. 

Tell us a little bit about your role?    To me, the Head of Year role is about working with the cohort on a day-to-day basis with their academic pursuits, supporting their wellbeing, helping them to balance their co-curricular activities and being a friendly face. The girls can come to me with any questions or concerns they have. It is also about building relationships with families as a key contact at St Catherine’s they can reach out to.    

What is your career background including qualifications?    

Prior to becoming a teacher, I worked for Parks Victoria in fire management and general work in the national parks and state forest. I completed a Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Humanities minor) and have since gone on to be a sessional lecturer at Deakin University on the topic of Health and Student Wellbeing.    

What influenced your decision to pursue the career you have?    

I was lucky enough to have some great teachers who had a profound impact on me. This influenced my decision to become a teacher. Working with young people gives me great energy, drawing off their enthusiasm and optimistic approach to life.    

What does a typical day at School look like for you?    

Getting in nice and early with a coffee, making sure all my classes for the day are planned with resources ready to go. In the Head of Year role, you never know what the day will bring so I like to be ready to go with the flow which is part of the fun.   

What has been a highlight for you during your time at St Catherine’s?    

Working with the Intermediate Softball Team in 2023 was a great way to get to know some of the students at a new school. The team’s atmosphere was so positive, and they made it all the way to the state finals.   

What strengths do you believe St Catherine’s has as a school?    

Being a smaller school, as staff we get to know the individual students really well, which helps us to form relationships in the classroom that supports quality learning and teaching.    

What do you believe is the biggest reward in your role?    

I look forward to seeing the girls continue to gain confidence, develop their independence, and pursue their interests as they move towards VCE and hopefully contributing in a small part to their successes in the Senior Years.