Appreciation is broad as it is inclusive of effort, values and behaviours as opposed to recognition which is a subset of appreciation and linked to a positive or successful outcome. When members of our school community feel more appreciated, they feel more motivated and engaged. Appreciation comes from expressions of gratitude and makes the recipient feel more confident and valued.
Each day, our teachers plan for each child’s learning and guide and build relationships with all children through listening, displaying empathy and care and making profound and positive effects. Each teacher takes the students on a learning journey, a learning journey which encourages academic and social growth and is filled with many experiences which makes learning exciting and challenging. So, I would encourage parents and in turn your child to show appreciation for their teachers and to make everyday World Teachers’ Day.
This time of the year is very hectic as the teachers plan for the end of the year and prepare for the new year. The teachers have almost finalised classes for 2025, and teachers have been allocated to year levels. Next year we will welcome two new experienced staff members to the primary teaching team - Mrs Bernadette Rees who is coming from Ormiston College and Mrs Adriana Garrett from St Peters. We look forward to formally welcoming them in the new year.
The staff allocation is as follows:
Pre-Prep Mrs Belinda Knowles
Prep Ms Mary Komselis, Mrs Bernadette Rees
Year 1 Mrs Chloe Sellick, Mrs Thea Cowdroy-Ling
Year 2 Ms Georgi Eadie, Ms Nikita Uscinski
Year 3 Ms Camille Poupardin, Mrs Sarah Singleton, Ms Kate Porter
Year 4 Ms Melissa Garbutt, Mrs Danielle Patterson, Mrs Katie Court
Year 5 Mrs Nicole Jonathan, Mr Clayton Howard, Mrs Adriana Garrett, Ms Katie Lewis
Year 6 Mrs Georgina Stevenson, Mr Evan Chia, Mrs Brooke Calcutt, Mrs Sophie Cameron
Next year Mrs Kylie Briggs will join Mr Jon Cox in the Learning Enhancement team.
Angela Drysdale