![]() | Lesley Gibson, Classroom Teacher (Grade 1/2) Interests: Family, gardening, going to the movies, dining out Why I teach: I am passionate about the early years because they are vital in the educational journey that each child commences at home and continues at school |
![]() | Carrie Spriggs, Classroom Teacher (Prep/1) Interests: Swimming, running, cycling, scuba diving Why I teach: I teach because it is wonderful to see children become so proud of themselves when they achieve success |
![]() | Eva Orvad, Classroom Teacher (Grade 3/4) Interests: Dining out, spending time with family and friends Why I teach: I enjoy helping children achieve their best and develop lifelong skills. I also enjoy getting to know my children and their families |
![]() | Kerry Steenbuck, Teacher Interests: Beach combing, collecting mid-century modern design, organic produce and fairtrade Why I teach: I believe that children should grow to be creators, be active participants in their culture and be responsible citizens of the world |
![]() | Peta Alexander (Grade 5/6) Interests: Family, exercising outdoors, nordic culture Why I teach: Being able to help a student learn something that they will remember and use throughout their life is a great feeling |
![]() | Kate Hodgson, Classroom Teacher (Grade 5/6) Interests: Technology and gadgets, sport, music, camping, gardening Why I teach: I love watching children learn, develop and aspire, especially when they realise they are capable of so much |
![]() | Rob Szydlowski, Classroom Teacher (Grade 1/2) Interests: Volleyball, golf, family Why I teach: I enjoy getting to know each child's interests, both in and out of school and develop each child to the best of their ability to reach their true potential |
![]() | Diane Brown, Classroom Teacher (Grade 4/5) Interests: Reading, gardening, spending time with family and friends Why I teach: I want to inspire, motivate and cultivate the potential in children to become successful lifelong learners |
![]() | Mike Ghiotti, Teacher Interests: Family, running, walking, cycling, golf, St Kilda Football Club Why I teach: To try and have a positive influence on someone's life |
![]() | Judy Cooper, Classroom Teacher (Grade 5/6) Interests: Gardening, golf, beach holidays, family Why I teach: I enjoy engaging the students, making learning fun and encouraging each student to shine |
![]() | Michelle Cooper, Classroom Teacher (Prep) Interests: Reading, camping beach holidays, walking the dog Why I teach: I love working with the children, watching them learn new things and develop lifelong learning skills |
![]() | Kathryn Tiedgen, Classroom Teacher (Grade 5/6) Interests: pets, exercise and spending time at the beach Why I teach: I love spending time with the children and getting to know about them and their lives. I love to watch them grow throughout the years. |
![]() | Ross Verinder, Classroom Teacher Sport Specialist Interests: Tennis, bike riding, kayaking, growing vegetables, animals Why I teach: I get a great thrill out of seeing students learning new skills. I love it when they achieve their best or beat a personal record |
![]() | Erin Dawe, Classroom Teacher LOTE and Music Specialist Interests: Violin, running, reading, hiking, craft, camping Why I teach: To develop my student's musical awareness and creativity, enabling them to be innovative, flexible, confident adults |
![]() | Grace McMullen, Specialist Teacher (Grade 1/2) Interests: Movies, reading, yoga, gardening, time with family and friends Why I teach: Our children are our future and I gain enormous satisfaction working with them and guiding them to achieve their best |
![]() | Chris Tatnall, Principal Interests: Family, camping, fishing, gardening Why I teach: I enjoy helping children develop into life long learners |
![]() | Beatrix van Lunenburg, Assistant Principal Interests: cross stitching, various other crafts, reading, my dogs, cooking, friends & family Why I teach: I enjoy watching children open their minds and take on new ideas. I especially enjoy the 'aha' moments in the early years of school |
![]() | Debbie Long, Library Technician/Office Interests: Reading, travelling, crafts and history Why I like working in a school: I enjoy the challenge of doing something new each day. |
![]() | Suzanne Scott, Student Support Interests: Nature, crafts, life-long learning Why I like working in a school: I'm interested in the daily ups and downs of young children's lives |