Staff Spotlight:

Helen McMennemin

As part of our fortnightly newsletter we shine the spotlight on some of the wonderful staff that work at Monash SDS. Staff are asked to answer some questions so that we and the school community are able to get to know them better. For this week's newsletter we have....

HELEN MC MENNEMIN

YOUR JOB ROLE AND THE GROUP YOU WORK WITH: 

I am an educational assistant who works in many different areas and classrooms around the school.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING AT MONASH SDS ? 

I started working at our wonderful school in 1992 when it was known as Oakleigh Special Developmental School at Renver Road Clayton.

First I started assisting students in our home crafts room and also have taken care of the classrooms’ laundry and helped with meal assistance in rooms that were of need. The past 14 years I have worked in prep, primary, secondary and pathways. 

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE COLOUR? 

My favourite colour is red. I have loved red since my early childhood, and that was a while ago!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE FOOD TO EAT? 

Love my chocolate and Lemon Meringue Pie (my most favourite)

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE MOVIE? 

Magnificent 7

WHAT COUNTRY WOULD YOU LIKE TO VISIT ONE DAY? 

Germany

WHAT STAR SIGN ARE YOU? 

Libra

WHAT ACTIVITIES DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME? 

I love reading and when I have time , love doing crafty things.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART ABOUT WORKING AT MONASH SDS? 

I have been very fortunate to work with all ages of students at Monash.  I am happy to say that I have had full satisfaction in all aspects of my work. I have seen some of our students start school at 3 years old and have attended their graduation many years later. This is a very gratifying experience. It is with a sad and happy heart that I will be retiring at the beginning of November. Will miss everyone but will be sure to visit when I can.