Meet our Year 1 and 2 teachers!

We've asked our Year 1 and 2 teachers to answer a few questions so you can get to know them better!

Brodie Lane - 1A

What is the best thing about being a teacher at Kismet Park?

This one is super easy, the STUDENTS! I love opening the classroom door every morning to happy eager learners, that can’t wait to fill me in on absolutely everything!

Do you have a favourite author/book? Why is it your favourite?

I enjoy sharing my love of reading with my daughter at night all snuggled up in her bed, and love reading all types of books. Our favourite at the moment is ‘Window’ by Jeannie Baker… we could look at the illustrations all night!

What are your hobbies?

I absolutely love to run and go for walks in Macedon with my kids and of course my gorgeous puppy dog Teo!

If you could only eat 1 meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Can I say coffee!? I could go without food but definitely not coffee!

If you were a superhero, what powers would you have?

If I was a superhero I would love to have superspeed so I can get everything done!

Leah Boyce - 1B

What is the best thing about being a teacher at Kismet Park?

The best part of being a teacher at Kismet Park Primary School is being a part of a great team of people. It is also seeing the growth in students learning when they finally ‘get it’ and are so happy and proud.

Do you have a favourite author/book? Why is it your favourite?

The Day the Crayons Quit by Oliver Jeffers. Such a fun and clever story. I loved reading this story to my own children and still love reading it to students.

What are your hobbies?

I like reading, cooking, fishing, and camping.

If you could only eat 1 meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Peking duck.

If you were a superhero, what powers would you have?

Time travel.

Jennifer Welsford - 1C

What is the best thing about being a teacher at Kismet Park?

Getting to know the amazing students and watch them grow and learn.

Do you have a favourite author/book? Why is it your favourite?

That’s a hard one, but I think my favourite book is ‘Finding Winnie’ because it reminds me of the time when my children were little and I would read to them every night. Also it is based on a true story, it is about family and it is a little about my favourite character ‘Winnie the Pooh’!

What are your hobbies?

Drawing.

If you could only eat 1 meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Potato bake.

If you were a superhero, what powers would you have?

My powers would be to be an amazing artist and to be able to make everyone kind so everyone would be happy and the world would be a wonderful place.

Christian Bojko - 1D

What is the best thing about being a teacher at Kismet Park?

Being surrounded all the amazing personalities at Kismet Park.

Do you have a favourite author/book? Why is it your favourite?

Matthew Reilly, I love books about adventure.

What are your hobbies?

Fitness, travelling, Formula 1 and video games.

If you could only eat 1 meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Easily pizza.

If you were a superhero, what powers would you have?

The power to read minds and make everyone happy.

Michele Tabone - 2A

What is the best thing about being a teacher at Kismet Park?

Moving from my previous school to Kismet Park was the best decision I’ve made!

At Kismet Park, I feel respected and welcomed by our incredible students, families and staff. In return, I enjoy every teaching day with my class and it’s true to say that I can’t stop thinking about them! I have loved getting to know our families and working alongside our incredibly talented staff.

Do you have a favourite author/book? Why is it your favourite?

It’s hard to choose just one - you should see me looking for the right card at the newsagent! I would have to say, and my students would agree, it’s Roald Dahl. I enjoy his dark comedy in ‘George’s Marvellous Medicine’, his clever wordplay in ‘Esio Trot’ and imaginative, unexpected endings in ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ and ‘The Twits’.

What are your hobbies?

I’ve always loved being creative. I enjoy painting, drawing, and crocheting. I love photography and travelling. One day I plan to travel around Australia with my husband and puppies in our caravan. I can’t wait to have all the time in the world to do all the things I love to do.

If you could only eat 1 meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

That’s a terrible question! Food is my world! But if I must choose, I will say pasta. Gnocchi with creamy gorgonzola cheese is my favourite.

If you were a superhero, what powers would you have?

I would make time stand still. There’s always so much I have to do and I never seem to have enough time to do very much of it!

Chevie Beasley - 2B

What is the best thing about being a teacher at Kismet Park?

The amazing kids I get to teach in my class.

Do you have a favourite author/book? Why is it your favourite?

I love reading Aaron Blabey books with my students. I love the rhyming structure and funny stories.

What are your hobbies?

I enjoy playing table tennis with my partner.

If you could only eat 1 meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

It would definitely be Mac and Cheese with veggies.

If you were a superhero, what powers would you have?

I think the power to fly would be amazing to have.

Alexander Devereux - 2C

What is the best thing about being a teacher at Kismet Park?

The best thing about being a teacher at Kismet Park is being involved with such a great community.

Do you have a favourite author/book? Why is it your favourite?

At school I enjoy reading the Dr Seuss series.

What are your hobbies?

My biggest passion is music. I play guitar and drums and play in a band with friends. I also love sport. I play golf and go for the Richmond Tigers.

If you could only eat 1 meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Tough question. But probably pizza.

If you were a superhero, what powers would you have?

I would have the ability to fly.

Spotlight on our Year 1 and 2 Learners