Year 5

Year 5A: Orlaith Kenny (Team Leader)

Hello South Melbourne Primary School Community, my name is Miss Orlaith. I am a Year 5 teacher. I will be soon entering into my seventh year of teaching. 

I am originally from a small country in Europe called Ireland. I grew up across from my grandparent’s farm and therefore I spent most of my childhood on their land with the farm animals. As I have grown up, I still love the outdoors. 

In my family, I have my mum, my dad and my brother. My parents live in Ireland and my brother lives in Germany. I moved to Australia in 2019 with some of my friends. I love living in the vibrant city of Melbourne however, sometimes I do miss my family. I went back to Ireland for a holiday last year to spend time with them. 

During my free time, I like to go on hikes, walks along the beach, grab a coffee and hang out with my friends. I cannot wait to get to know you and your families. We are going to have lots of fun learning together. I am really looking forward to another amazing year at SMPS! 

Year 5B: Cathy Prendergast

Hello SMPS students and families! 

I’m Miss Cathy and I am super excited to be 5B's teacher this year. I can't wait to meet this incredible cohort I have heard so much about. 

I was born in Ireland and grew up on a farm with horses and cows. ​I have been teaching for 10 years now and moved to Australia in 2019. ​Recently I visited Vietnam, I love travelling! Some of my favourite foods are pho, sushi and burritos. ​

I really enjoy swimming and going to the beach. ​

My favourite book is ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’. 

Have a lovely summer. See you soon!

Year 5C: Emily West

Hello SMPS students and families, 

My name is Miss Emily, and I am so excited to be teaching Year 5 in 2024 at South Melbourne Primary School. My favourite part of SMPS is how it welcomes and celebrates every student. I look forward to learning about our Year 5 students in 2024. 

I have lived in Victoria for my entire life and love Melbourne. I enjoy going for runs, eating yummy pastries and spending time with my friends and family.   

I love traveling to new places and going for adventures outside in the sunshine. Whether that’s going for a run, bike ride or a picnic outside. My favourite adventure to date was hiking up to Mt Everest base camp in Nepal. 

I hope you have had a wonderful holiday and I look forward to seeing you all soon.