Getting to know us

Get to know our fantastic NPS team

Each issue, we will be introducing you to a member or two of our school staff team! 

Ibu Jones!

 

Kenalkan! Nama saya Natalie Jones. 

 

I am very excited to be back teaching at Newtown this year after taking some family leave. I have been teaching Indonesian for over ten years now and have been learning Indonesian since I was ten years old!  My favorite places in Indonesia are Ubud and Yogyakarta. 

 

I have a 4 year old and a 16 month old that keep me very, very busy. I love spending my free time taking them to the pools, playgrounds and doing some running when I get some time to myself! 

Ms. Moran!

Name and Class taught:  Mia Moran - 5/6  

 

Special roles & responsibilities that you have been assigned this year eg. Literacy leader, Disability Inclusion Leader, Staff Wellbeing, PLC Leader etc. :

Staff Wellbeing

 

Years worked at Newtown PS. : 2

 

What is your last played song on Spotify/Apple Music? (no cheating!):

Touch (feat. Rromarin) - Golden Features

 

If you were stuck on a deserted island with two books, what would they be?

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and The Hunger Games

 

What’s the one snack we’d always find in your kitchen?

Crimpy Chicken Shapes

 

What Netflix/TV show are you absolutely obsessed with right now?

F1 Drive to Survive 

 

Name three people who you would invite to your dream dinner party (historic figures welcome):

Taylor Swift, Dustin Martin and Max Verstappen

 

Describe your personality in a single word:

Positive.

 

What are your your top two hobbies / activities outside of work?

Playing netball and catching up with friends

 

I love being a member of the NPS community because...everyone is so supportive and willing to go out of their way to help others.