Meet Our Staff
Ms Anna Mannion
Role at St Mary's
Grade 2 Teacher
How many years have you been in education?
This is my 10th year
What’s your favourite subject to teach?
Faith - I love teaching about Jesus' life and the messages behind his parables
What’s your favourite food?
A loaded acai bowl
What’s your favourite book?
A book I read with my son - These Little Feet by Hayley Rawsthorne
What’s your favourite movie?
Ghost starring Patrick Swayze
Who’s your favourite band/singer?
I am a Swiftie - circa 2008
Do you support a sports team?
I love Rugby Union and will always be a Melbourne Rebel. But I am also a Saints girl!
What do you enjoy doing outside of school?
Spending time with my family and every moment with my son Bodhi.
If you could go anywhere in the world on holiday, where would it be?
South Africa to see my family, which is finally happening this year.
Tell us a joke!
What did Ace Ventura say when he ran out of coffee? Alright tea then :D
Mrs Sarah Clarkson
Role at St Mary's
I am part of the incredible learning support team at St Marys.
This Year I am working with the Grade 3's.
All my children went to St Marys and I did too so I feel very deep connections here.
How many years have you been in education?
This is my 4th year in learning support.
I am a qualified graphic designer and worked in the industry for 20 years.
I am also a personal trainer who specialises in exercise for seniors.
I'm so lucky that I get to work with people aged from 5 to 95 years old!
What’s your favourite subject to teach?
I really love our Art Classes with Mrs M, I can support the children as well as indulge my love for all things creative.
What’s your favourite food?
I really to struggle to pass on a good dumpling!
I absolutely love all the summer fruits, especially mangos.
What’s your favourite book?
A Million Things by Emily Spurr and anything written by Frances Backman, he is a literary genius!
What’s your favourite movie?
I love all the 80's classics like The Breakfast Club, St Elmo's Fire and Ferris Bueller. More recently I really enjoyed Better Man, the Robbie Williams story.
Who’s your favourite band/singer?
The Masons - my son Charlie is the guitarist, have a listen on Spotify!
Do you support a sports team?
I am a mad Carlton Supporter with a soft spot for the Swans as my boys all barrack for them and my husband played there.
What do you enjoy doing outside of school?
I love anything to do with exercise, boxing, running, hiking, playing golf, tennis and yoga. I love my camping holidays with my family and friends
If you could go anywhere in the world on holiday, where would it be?
I absolutely love the beach so island hopping around Greece would be incredible but only when there are no crowds.
Tell us a joke!
What's red and bad for your teeth?
A brick.