Grade 1

1A

Hi, my name is Susie. I have been teaching for six years and I am very excited to join SMPS next year! I am originally from NSW but I recently moved to Melbourne from the UK where I lived for three and a half years. I love to travel and see new places but I am very happy to be back in Australia, closer to my friends and family. On the weekend and after school, I like cooking, playing netball and reading. I am really looking forward to meeting you in 2020! 

1B

Hey team! My name is Megan. I’m from Canada and have been living in Melbourne for two and a half years. This will be my second year teaching at SMPS. I absolutely love coming to work here every day. When I’m not teaching, I love to keep busy by exploring all the fun things Melbourne has to offer. I love to go hiking and love a good market. I also love music and enjoy singing and playing guitar. I can’t wait to get to know you all next year!

1C

Hi, I’m Jaylee and I am very much looking forward to my graduate year at South Melbourne Primary in 2020! I completed my Master of Teaching (Primary) at the University of Melbourne in 2019 and also have an undergraduate degree in Music Theatre - so anything relating to the performing arts and theatre is right up my alley! I am originally from Mount Gambier in South Australia but have lived in Melbourne for three years now - I just love everything the city has to offer! I am very excited to get to know the entire SMPS community. Here’s to a wonderful year ahead! 

1D

Dear students, parents and carers,

My name is Meredith Coombs and I will be your teacher for 2020. I have been teaching for 2 years in London, United Kingdom, where I taught in a Foundation (Prep) classroom. This was an incredible experience for me, where I got to work with a range of diverse families and see some amazing parts of our planet. I am so excited to be joining the South Melbourne Primary School team and starting what I am sure will be a wonderful year with our new class.

A bit about me: I grew up in Melbourne city and have recently moved back to Australia to be close to my family.I have a great dane puppy named Luna, we love going to the beach or the dog park together, when she’s not too busy getting pats or chewing on my shoes. I love travelling and have been to over 45 countries!

A few of my favourites:

MOVIE: Avengers

COLOUR: Pink

ANIMAL: My dog Luna

BOOK: Harry Potter

FOOD: Laksa

HOBBIES: Travelling and eating

1E

Hi, my name is Miss Sophie and I am so excited to be a Grade 1 teacher again next year! I have been teaching at South Melbourne Primary School for 2 years now and I absolutely love it. A little bit about me: I grew up in NSW on a farm where I rode horses and motorbikes. I even had two pet alpacas! I have two sisters Mimi and Poppy and we are very close. I live in South Yarra and on the weekends, you can usually find me going for a run around the Botanical Gardens or sipping on a coffee at a local café.

1F

Hi, I'm Shevani and I'm so excited to teach at South Melbourne Primary next year! I've been teaching for 10 years and I absolutely love it. I’ve loved supporting students to reach the fullest potential and I’ve learnt lots along the way! Outside of school time, I love to head to a local beach, spend time with family and friends while eating a delicious meal or drinking some coffee. I play netball, do Bikram yoga and am a regular at my local gym. I’m looking forward to another FUN year at SMPS!