STAFF PROFILE

Name: Virginnia Gilham

Class: 6MG

Why did you want to become a teacher? 

My mother tells me that I declared I wanted to be a teacher when I was 5 years old! I  guess I wanted to become a teacher because Prep was so much fun!!!

How long have you been at Chilwell Primary School for? 

Five years.

Are you Part time or Full time? 

Part time. I work two days as Inclusion Leader and one day in a fabulous Grade 6 classroom.

What is your favourite thing about working at Chilwell?

The students, they make me smile every day!

If you could describe Chilwell in 3 words, what would they be? 

Friendly, fun and focused. 

What legacy do you hope to leave with the children you teach?

Self-belief and the courage to be themselves. Knowing they can do hard things and get past mistakes. 

If you had all the parents of your current students in the room with you, what would you like to say to them about their child's time with you?

They will be supported to shine! Thank you for the partnerships you have with us at school.

How do you measure success in terms of your teaching / your time with the students?

Strong relationships and gains in learning.

Is there something about you that your students would be surprised to know? (Hidden talent? a previous job?) 

There is a lot of tap dancing in my past!!!

Name: Carly Eddy

Class: 3CE

Why did you want to become a teacher? 

I was watching a movie where a Clown Doctor was trying to make his hospital patients laugh. I didn’t have quick witted jokes or love the sight of blood so thought a job in a hospital was out of the question. It did make me realise how wonderful it would be to help kids. 

How long have you been at Chilwell Primary School for? 

10 years

Are you Part time or Full time? 

Full time

What is your favourite thing about working at Chilwell?

Terrific staff

If you could describe Chilwell in 3 words, what would they be? 

Hard-working, friendly, community 

What legacy do you hope to leave with the children you teach?

Being kind

Is there something about you that your students would be surprised to know? (Hidden talent? a previous job?)

While I was studying teaching I worked at Nut Shack, where I was tempted to eat lots of yummy lollies.