Meet our new Staff

Name and role @ IPS

Daniel Sutton, Grade 2 Teacher.

Where have I come from?

Camberwell South Primary School.

What can I tell you about myself?

I have 2 dogs, I play golf, snowboard and love to travel.

What football team do I barrack for?

Sydney Swans.

Something that not many people know about me is…

I have 3 brothers.

What am I looking forward to this year at IPS?

Getting to know everyone and having a fun year learning.

Name and role @ IPS

Hi I’m Rosemarie or Miss D and I am a Foundation teacher this year. 

Where have I come from? 

I am in my tenth year of teaching and have previously worked in one other school in Lalor. Last year you might have seen me around IPS as a relief teacher. 

What can I tell you about myself?

I enjoy reading and love visiting the beach. 

I have one dog called Lani. 

My favourite colour is purple. 

What football team do I barrack for?

My favourite AFL team is Carlton.

What am I looking forward to this year at IPS?

I am looking forward to getting to know all our students and families and having a great year full of learning, fun and play. 

I’m also looking forward to working with all staff at IPS and learning so much from everyone. 

I am Rhianna Critchley.

I have moved from Rosanna Golf Links PS where I previously worked for 7 years. 

I am originally from Country Victoria and moved to Melbourne in 2016.  

I love spending time playing volleyball and when the weather is nice, the beach. 

I am working in Grade Six this year and you can find me in the 'Beehive' building at the back of the school near the soccer pitch. I am looking forward to the year ahead and getting to know members of the community, so if you see me around please come and say hi 🙂 

Name and role @ IPS

Hello, my name is Nick King and I am the New Assistant Principal.

Where have I come from?

My previous school was Boroondara Park in North Balwyn.

What can I tell you about myself?

Like a bizarrely large number of IPS staff I’m originally from the UK. My spare time involves trying to keep up with my two little boys, travelling whenever possible and attempting to get through the many unfinished novels that litter my house.

What football team do I barrack for?

The mighty Cherries- AFC Bournemouth. I also married into a Geelong family; Go Cats!

 Something that not many people know about me is…

I spent eight years living in the French Alps. 

What am I looking forward to this year at IPS?

Getting into classrooms and meeting all our students and working with a super group of people.

Name and role @ IPS

Matt O'Brien - Year 6 and Music teacher

Where have I come from? 

I spent most of Term 4 at IPS, covering as a music teacher for Marie Morrow. Before that I was relief teaching at other schools around Melbourne.

What can I tell you about myself?

I grew up in Adelaide, where most of my family still lives. I love music, swimming, films and trivia, amongst other things!

What football team do I barrack for?

I'm a diehard Adelaide Crows supporter.

Something that not many people know about me is…

I visited the Solomon Islands last year.

What am I looking forward to this year at IPS?

I'm looking forward to settling in with my new classes, as well as the challenges that this year will bring.