Meet Our Bunyip
Primary School Team
Over the next few newsletters, we will be introducing our staff so our school community can get to know them a little better.
MEET ......
Ms Jenny Dowsett - School Principal
Q: What’s your “teaching superpower”?
A: My ability to see from the back of my head.
Q: What do you like most about teaching?
A: Spending time with students and seeing them gain confidence in their learning.
Q: What’s the weirdest thing on your desk or in your pigeon hole right now?
A: Porridge
Q: If your class had to play Survivor, who do you think would win?
A: If I think of the teachers as my class, then Ashlee would win. (Based on a recent ball catching staff activity)
Q: What’s a hidden talent students don’t know you have?
A: I can play the guitar.
Q: What’s your favourite song?
A: Eye of the tiger
Q: What’s one thing students do that secretly makes your day?
A: When they show me work they are proud of.
Q: If students graded teachers/ES staff, what would you definitely get an A+ in?
A: Drinking coffee.
Ms Kate Lester - Office Administration
Q: What do you like most about working in the office?
A: Supporting students, parents, and staff members in any way I can.
Q: Which emoji best describes your role?
A:
It can be so busy in the office.
Q: What’s the weirdest thing on your desk or in your pigeonhole right now?
A: A 3D cactus printed by Miss Maxine
Q: What’s a hidden talent students don’t know you have?
A: Ok, I have 2:
- I make up and sing songs about tasks I don’t like to do to help me do them.
- I also have an amazing lyrical memory.
Q: What’s your favourite song?
A: There’s so many! Probably Hypersonic Missiles by Sam Fender
Q: What’s one thing students do that secretly makes your day?
A: When they get my sense of humour and we have a laugh.
Q: If students graded teachers/ES staff, what would you definitely get an A+ in?
A: Collecting lost property items
Mrs Glenys Howard - Class Teacher 5/6 B
Q: What’s your “teaching superpower”?
A: I love teaching reading, especially through the Literacy Circles program
Q: What do you like most about teaching?
A: I love the connections I make with my students
Q: Which emoji best describes your teaching style or role?
A:
Q: What’s the weirdest thing on your desk or in your pigeon hole right now?
A: At the moment my pigeon hole is empty...that's weird!
Q: If your class had to play Survivor, who do you think would win?
A: Jay F
Q: What’s a hidden talent students don’t know you have?
A: I'm a whiz at doing a jigsaw puzzle
Q: What’s your favourite song?
A: Anything by Jimmy Barnes
Q: What’s one thing students do that secretly makes your day?
A: Make me laugh
Q: If students graded teachers, what would you definitely get an A+ in?
A: I expect all students to listen to myself and each other.
Miss Lucie Atherton - Physical Education Teacher
Q: What’s your “teaching superpower”?
A: Patience! And helping students understand the value of physical movement, whether you are sporty or not, it is beneficial, important, and fun!
Q: What do you like most about teaching?
A: I absolutely love making a positive difference in students’ lives through P.E. Beyond developing physical skills, students build self-confidence, resilience, teamwork, empathy, and responsibility - qualities that extend far beyond the classroom. One of the most rewarding parts is knowing they will leave primary school with lifelong skills, positive memories, and an understanding that being physically active can be both enjoyable and important for their wellbeing.
Q: Which emoji best describes your teaching style or role?The emoji with the starry eyes!
A:
Q: What’s the weirdest thing on your desk or in your pigeon hole right now?
A: A small Frozen hat that definitely is not mine.
Q: What’s a hidden talent students don’t know you have?
A: I can do the worm with my eyebrows!
Q: What’s your favourite song?
A: Zombie by The Cranberries, over and over again!
Q: What’s one thing students do that secretly makes your day?
A: I can’t choose between:
1. Telling me how much they love P.E!
2. When the less-sporty student is smiling, laughing, and giving the lesson a good crack!
Q: If students graded teachers/ES staff, what would you definitely get an A+ in?
A: Obviously P.E! And Drama, much to their surprise (and probably everyone’s)!
Miss Brooke Jansz - Education Support Officer
Q: What’s your “teaching superpower”?
A: I'm positive even in a bad situation.
Q: What do you like most about supporting students in the classroom?
A: I enjoy seeing the growth and development of the children I work with, whether in their learning, confidence, or maturity.
Q: What’s the weirdest thing on your desk or in your pigeon hole right now?
A: A broke single hole punch thing.
Q: If your class had to play Survivor, who do you think would win?
A: Tommy S
Q: What’s a hidden talent students don’t know you have?
A: That I can dance.
Q: What’s your favourite song?
A: Silence (Tiesto)
Q: What’s one thing students do that secretly makes your day?
A: Saying they miss me when I've missed a day or two.
Q: If students graded teachers/ES staff, what would you definitely get an A+ in?
A: Everything because I'm amazing!
Ms Liz Wahl - Education Support Officer
Q: What’s your “teaching superpower”?
A: Making the connections with the students and having fun.
Q: What do you like most about being an Education Support Officer?
A: Assisting the students in class and when you see that they get it and are so pleased with their achievements.
Q: Which emoji best describes your teaching style or role?
A: 😁
Q: What’s the weirdest thing on your desk or in your pigeonhole right now?
A: Well, lots of things including a few fidgets in case we need one,
A timer, so I don’t take too long on an activity.
Glitter to put a sparkle in my day and everyone else's.
Q: If your class had to play Survivor, who do you think would win?
A: The Teacher Mrs Howard.
Q: What’s a hidden talent students don’t know you have?
A: I can surf.
Q: What’s your favourite song?
A: All fired up / Pat Benetar.
Q: What’s one thing students do that secretly makes your day?
A: Ask me how my day is .
Q: If students graded teachers/ES staff, what would you definitely get an A+ in?
A: Being Kind and understanding.
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