FR-Foundation Rebecca

Hi, I'll be teaching Foundation in English and French. I've been teaching at Fitzroy Primary for 4 years and I am also the French co-ordinator.

Fun fact, my son goes to the school.-Rebecca

FL-Foundation Lucy

I’m one of the Foundation teachers this year. I`ll be teaching English and French. I started at Fitzroy Primary in 2021 and am really looking forward to a busy year ahead with lots of learning and fun.-Lucy

1/2D Year 1 & 2 Jasna & Elodie (French)

Hi Families! I will be teaching English in 1/2 with Elodie. My other roles include looking at the student learning data across the school and taking students for literacy support. I am looking forward to a great year!-Jasna

Bonjour! I will be teaching French in 1/2 with Jasna. I am very excited to start the year with our class and continue the French learning.

I'll be working Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays and looking forward to seeing you all.-Elodie

1/2J-Year 1 & 2 Julia & Lorna (French)

My name is Julia and I am teaching the English program in 1/2JL with Lorna. This is my first year teaching in a bilingual classroom and I am super excited to be a part of the program. I have a Master of Education degree in Literacy and love teaching and working with children. I am looking forward to a year of fun and learning with our class. -Julia

Bonjour! I will be teaching French to students in year 1& 2. I am from the beautiful South of France. I arrived in Australia six years ago to be with my Australian partner. We have a wonderful cheeky little boy, full of energy to keep us busy and happy! A bientôt! -Lorna

1/2L-Year 1 & 2 Leah & Lorna (French)

Hi Everyone! I teach Art across the school and English Grade 1/2 with Lorna. I’m looking forward to seeing familiar faces and new faces around the school this year.-Leah

Bonjour! I will be teaching French to the students in year 1 & 2. I am from the beautiful South of France. I arrived in Australia six years ago to be with my Australian partner. We have a wonderful cheeky little boy, full of energy to keep us busy and happy! A bientôt! -Lorna

3N-Year 3 Nick & Helene (French)

I am the Numeracy Specialist and the Grade 3 teacher. I have had many roles at the school since I started in 2006 and enjoy a dynamic and enthusiastic class.-Nick

Bonjour FPS! I am very excited to be your French Grade 3 teacher this term. I am already getting to know all the students in 3NH and am really enjoying seeing how much speaking, reading and writing all the children are doing in French in our classroom. I can’t wait to meet all the families and FPS school community – thank you all so much for making me feel very welcome. Merci à tous et au plaisir de faire votre connaissance ! À très bientôt !-Helene

4A-Year 4 Alex

I am the classroom teacher for Year 4A! I have been at Fitzroy Primary since 2017 and have enjoyed every minute of it! We have such a wonderful school community at Fitzroy and I hope to be able to help it grow in the coming years!

Come up and say hello if you catch me in the yard!-Alex

5/6 C-Year 5 & 6 Camelia & Michael

My name is Camelia. I am the year 5 and 6 teacher this year. I will be team teaching with Michael Keirs for the duration of term 1. I am in charge of the year 6 transition to high school as well as booking the year 3-6 camp later in the year. -Camelia

My name is Michael and I am the PE teacher as well team teaching with Camelia in 5/6 C. I have worked in Primary & Secondary schools here and overseas. Looking forward to another year at FPS.-Michael

Stem & Kitchen Garden-Vicki & Robbie

I have been teaching at FPS for almost 30 years and have enjoyed a variety of roles here. Four years ago I was lucky enough to start the STEM program and share my passion with the students here. This year I am looking forward to my new role with Robbie in the Kitchen Garden Program. Outside of school I am a busy grandma to twins and fur mum to Sunday the Siamese.-Vicki

I have been teaching Environmental Science as a Specialist subject at a school of 1600 in Melbourne’s West the last 11 years. I am excited to be teaching STEM and Kitchen Garden with Vicki this year and thrilled to be at Fitzroy Primary. I’ve a passion for connecting students to the environment and taking action to protect it. I love being outdoors and enjoy camping, birdwatching, and canoeing with my family.-Robbie

Performing Arts-Bryce

I am the Performing Arts teacher at Fitzroy Primary School. I studied contemporary music at the Victorian College of the Arts and playing music continues to be a big part of my life. I play French horn, guitar, tenor banjo, ukulele and I also sing. I am an outdoor enthusiast and love riding my bike both in nature and to school! -Bryce

Tutor & Wellbeing - Amy

I have been appointed the position as the tutor for the tutoring program for 2022. I will also be working alongside Andrea Hennessey, Assistant Principal as a part of the Wellbeing Team to implement Mental Health in Primary Schools Program.-Amy

Education Support-Susan

I am an ES staff member and have been at FPS for 18 fantastic years.

I have 3 grown up kids, 3 playful cats & 1 adorable granddaughter.

My favourite places are my garden & FPS!-Susan

Education Support-Asha

I'm very excited to be working alongside Alex as Education Support in year 4. My interests are cooking , music, camping with my kids , beach life and arts. I have 2 dogs, a cat and a little girl in year 1.

I'm very lucky to be working again with the lovely students at FPS and being involved in the Fitzroy community. -Asha

Education Support-Maria

My name is Maria and I am a Brazilian theatre maker, clown and drama teacher. I am studying to become a teacher in Australia. It is a great honour to support students and teachers through their learning journey at FPS.-Maria

Education Support-Yves

My name is Yves and I’m from a little village in the southeast of France called Dieulefit. I moved to Melbourne 7 years ago with my beautiful wife, Amy, and we now have a beautiful nearly 2-year-old son named Felix. I love travelling, food and football (soccer for some)

School Community Liaison Officer-Badria & Fardowsa

I am the SCLO at Fitzroy Primary School and Collingwood College working on implementing the Victorian African Communities Action Plan (VCAP) supporting families together with Fardowsa. I organize the Parent group and support the BSL After School Program at FPS.

I am the SCLO at Thornbury High School & Fitzroy PS working on implementing the VACAP to support the school community and staff. I have worked as an SCLO in the Department Of Education for 2 years and will work alongside Badria in supporting families at Fitzroy Primary School.-Fardowsa

School Concert

SCHOOL CONCERT-THURSDAY 24th MARCH

4-6PM

Join us for the Fitzroy Primary School music concert which will include fantastic performances based on the theme of 'friendship'.

Bring a picnic rug, food and drinks outside on the Napier St side of the school. (*note: this is an alcohol free event)

All students have begun practising songs to perform with their grade. The school choir will also perform.

Please save the date as we would love to see you there!

Bring a picnic rug, food and drinks outside on the Napier St side of the school. (**note: this is an alcohol free* event)