NEW FACES (2 of 3)
SHANE DE KRETSER (PRIMARY SPORT COORDINATOR & SECONDARY TEACHER)
What is your new role at BHCS and what are you excited about this year?
My new role is Primary Sports Coordinator and Secondary Physical Education Teacher, and I'm really excited to meet lots of new students and staff, and to create a fun, inclusive and educational PE environment this year!
What did you do previously?
I was previously working as a Casual Relief Teacher, as well as a musician on the weekends for some extra work throughout the year.
What do you like to do for fun?
I love playing soccer and cricket, hanging out with friends and family, eating good food (Sri Lankan food is my favourite!), and I have also recently started growing some vegetables, which I enjoy as well.
HANNAH DENNY (SECONDARY TEACHER)
What is your new role at BHCS and what are you excited about this year?
Year 9 Homeroom, Christian Studies and Humanities, Year 7 Maths and 5/6/7 Sport.
I love teaching - I'm looking forward to see how God will use me here at BHCS.
What did you do previously?
For the past ten years I have taught at Mountain District Christian School. This was a wonderful teaching experience, I loved the opportunity to teach music across the school (Prep-12). I was able to see each student grow and develop their musical skills each year.
What do you like to do for fun?
I really enjoy gardening; particularly growing plants from cuttings. I am a creative person; at the moment I enjoy making mosaics. As a family we love the outdoors; camping, boating, fishing and 4 wheel driving.
KATHERINE HEWITT (SECONDARY TEACHER)
What is your new role at BHCS and what are you excited about this year?
Year 9-12 Commerce teacher and Learning Leader. I am thrilled to join this beautiful school community and enjoy a fresh new chapter in my career. To meet new people, work with students across a range of year levels and to help create quality and innovative curriculum. I'm excited for a new challenge!
What did you do previously?
I worked at Luther College for the past 19 years. There I specialised in VCE Business Management, and Accounting, Economics, Legal and Civics to Years 9-10.
What do you like to do for fun?
I love to travel, spend time with family and friends, bushwalk, dine out, read, and watch movies! My husband and I are renovators and I have a background in interior design also - it's an area that I am passionate about. This year I plan to take up pottery or painting as I always need a creative project on the go! My family love AFL and NBA and I follow the Melbourne Demons and LA Lakers. The highlight of my weekends is watching my 3 kids play netball, basketball and footy. However, my perfect day would be to lie on a beach with a great book, my dog on my lap with my family and friends around me.
BRIONY FITZMAURICE (SECONDARY LEARNING ASSISTANT)
What is your new role at BHCS and what are you excited about this year?
I am a Learning Assistant for VCE VM and in the Wood Tec room. I'm excited to be switching careers and to learn a whole lot of new skills.
What did you do previously?
I was a Product Developer for Tradie - working on their industrial workwear/footwear + baby and children's wear.
What do you like to do for fun?
I like to take my dog to the beach, go Op Shopping and make things (clothes, cakes, crafts etc!)
TAYE DESTA (INTERN)
What is your new role at BHCS and what are you excited about this year?
My new role at BHCS is as an Art Intern. What I’m most excited about this year is working with students and staff who are passionate about art and growing my own personal skills in the area while helping others do the same.
What did you do previously?
I recently graduated from high school last year and have been working at a hospitality venue for the summer and now I am ready to begin this new position.
What do you like to do for fun?
For fun I like to compose various artwork concepts in my head and try to paint them. Further I enjoy spending time out with my friends and family, creating fun memories together.
ANNIE RAJULU (SECONDARY TEACHER)
What is your new role at BHCS and what are you excited about this year? I am extremely excited for my first year at BHCS and I am looking forward to stepping into the role of a VCE Biology teacher. Along with teaching senior school, I will also be working with the middle school science team, and teaching general science classes for Years 7 through to 9. I have also been blessed with the privilege of looking after Year 11 homeroom. I am keen to implement the school’s vision and ethos, which is to help students to know Christ, inspire the learners and transform lives. I wish to work closely with the teachers and school community to fulfil the vision of the school and put our school moto into a daily practice. This year especially, I am excited to learn more about the teaching platforms and methods, which will allow me to be a more proficient and effective educator to deliver the best student outcomes.
What did you do previously? In my previous school, I had the opportunity to teach general Science from Year 7 upwards and also had the blessed privilege of teaching VCE Biology for 8 years. I was able to construct my own teaching plan and curriculum for my students. Over the years, I have engaged students with teaching aids such as experiments and external excursions which have helped ground their knowledge and exercise their cognitive skills.
What do you like to do for fun? I like travelling, visit and explore new destinations and cooking.
ASH GREEN (YEAR 4 TEACHER)
What is your new role at BHCS and what are you excited about this year?
My name is Ash Green. My role at BHCS this year is as one of the Year 4 teachers, which I am so very pleased about. I am really looking forward to being able to create learning spaces where students are excited to come to school and also being able to create memories with our students in and outside the 4 walls of the classroom.
What did you do previously?
Previously, I was working as a Learning Assistant at a Primary School in Frankston North and then was blessed with the opportunity to teach an energetic Year 5/6 class for the last semester.
What do you like to do for fun?
A work-life balance is so important to me, so I fill my time outside of school with many fun things. I am a massive movie buff, so am forever going to the cinemas, I love to cook and bake (especially cakes and cupcakes) and I also love going camping when I get the time.