2026 New Staff

Madeleine Murphy 6E

Hello, NMPS community! My name is Madeleine and I am very excited to take over the role of teaching 6E this semester. I have been a qualified primary school teacher since 2020 and have taught in a range of different year levels from Prep to Year 6. This year I've returned home to Melbourne after teaching in London, England and travelling to lots of different countries in Europe for 3 years. I love to teach Writing and encourage all children to approach their learning with a growth mindset. When I'm not teaching, some of my favourite things to do are travel to new countries, go to concerts, try new exercise classes and cafes as well as take a good book to a nearby gardens. I am looking forward to all of the fun events over the next two terms in year 6. 

Claire Tarrant 5E

Hello North Melbourne Primary School community!

I am so pleased to be joining the team this term as the new teacher in 5E. I have loved every single minute of my first couple of weeks here, everyone has been incredibly welcoming, and I'm enjoying the empowering energy across the school.

I absolutely love working with Upper Primary students and helping them build confidence as independent learners. Outside of the classroom, I am a mum to a 12-year-old son, and together we love camping trips and watching classic Hitchcock films. At home, I am kept company by my very fluffy cat, Tom. 

Thank you all for making my first few weeks so special. I am really looking forward to getting to know more of our wonderful school community over the next semester, please feel free to stop by and say hello!

Paige Rynhart 5A

Hi! I'm Paige, and I'm excited to be joining the grade 5 team at North Melbourne Primary School. One of the things I enjoy most about teaching is building strong relationships with students, sharing plenty of laughs and creating a classroom where everyone feels supported to give things a go.

When I'm not at school, you'll usually find me catching up with family and friends, checking out a new café or heading to the movies! I'm looking forward to getting to know the students, families and wider school community throughout the year!