Grade Prep

To all of our Prep Families

As our first day approaches quickly, we wish to invite you to a Webex information session at 3:00pm on Monday 31st January.  

The information session will look closely at the first day drop off and pick up process, as well as sharing how we are COVID safe at South Melbourne Primary. It will also be a time to ask any final questions. 

Parent Information Session:  

Focus area: Drop off and Pick up process and COVID Safety 

Date: Monday 31st January 

Time: 3:00pm – 3:30pm 

Webex meeting link: https://eduvic.webex.com/meet/bulte.makayla.r 

We look forward to seeing you online ahead of a very exciting day. 

We proudly introduce our wonderful Prep Team for 2022:

Miss Mak Bulte (Team Leader) - Prep A

Hello South Melbourne Primary School Community, my name is Miss Mak. I am a Grade Prep Teacher for 2022 and cannot wait to welcome all of our new families to our wonderful community.  

I am Melbourne born and bred and love calling this wonderful city home. Outside of the classroom I like to take trips to the beach and spending time with my brother and sisters. You will commonly find me going for an early morning swim or body surf. I love playing all types of sport, but my favourite is Netball. I have played since I was in Prep and I am still enjoying it today. If I am not running around playing sport, I am most likely enjoying some quality time with family. 

I am looking forward to getting to know everyone in 2022 and having another wonderful year of fun, learning and adventures at SMPS.  

Mr James Lucas - Prep B

I’m James Lucas and I am absolutely thrilled to be teaching at South Melbourne Primary School this year. 

I grew up in Camberwell and have been living in Southbank for the past five years or so. I absolutely love the area and am always at the market or a café on the weekend. I love sport of all kinds, reading, coffee, travel and am very passionate about the environment. 

I studied primary education at Deakin University and have been teaching at St Kilda Primary School this year as a Grade 1 teacher. I am so excited to get to know the whole school community next year and continue to grow as a teacher. Can’t wait for what I'm sure is going to be a terrific 2022!  

Mr Ben Corns - Prep C

Hello there. My name is Benjamin Robert Maxwell George Corns, but don’t worry, “Ben” will do just fine. 

I grew up in Balwyn and have spent most of my life in Marvellous Melbourne. After studying child development as part of my psychology degree, I fell into teaching quite naturally and have thoroughly enjoyed the past ten years as a primary school teacher. My hobbies include singing, playing the trumpet, drama and watching just about any sport around the world. I do not have any pets right now. However, babysitting my one- and two-year-old nephew and niece keeps me on my toes most weekends! 

I am extremely grateful and excited to join the South Melbourne Primary School community because I can see it is a place where student happiness and success is the top priority.