From our Grade 6 newsletter reporters
Miss Gale interview
How many years have you been teaching?
This is my first year of teaching.
What other schools have you taught at?
Burnie Primary and Montello.
What are your favourite things about Somerset Primary?
I love that Somerset Primary has an inquiry approach to learning, and that it has a strong sense of community.
What subject do you enjoy teaching most and why?
English, because I love literature.
What Primary school did you go to?
North Town Primary School in Somerset England.
What are your Hobbies other than teaching?
Gardening and making things.
By Phoenix
Miss Burgess interview
How many years have you been teaching?
2.5 years. Technically this is my first year as a qualified teacher, however last year I had my own class on a LAT. I have also done relief in 2019.
What other schools have you taught at?
West Ulverstone Primary School.
What are your favourite things about Somerset Primary?
How friendly, helpful and welcoming all staff and students are.
What subject do you enjoy teaching the most?
I asked my class what they thought. They suggested Maths because I teach them a lot of strategies and writing because I get exited when they are engaged. I would say writing because I like how creative the students can be.
What primary school did you go to?
Ulverstone Primary School, Mrs Pearce was my Kinder teacher.
What are your hobbies other than teaching?
Staying away at Granville Harbour, going 4-wheeler riding, going out for lunch or tea or hanging out with friends.
By Jessie H
Ms Lowe Interview
- How many years have you been teaching?
3 years but I Have been a teacher’s assistant for 10 years
- What other schools have you taught at?
Table Cape and St Brigids – Wynyard
- What are your favourite things about Somerset Primary School?
Everybody is really friendly and helpful, and it is a beautiful community of learners.
- What subject do you enjoy teaching the most and why?
Hass and Geography, I have lived and travelled all over the world. I used to live in London, Germany and Italy.
- What primary school did you go to?
I lived in South Australia then for high school I went to Marist.
- What are your hobbies other than teaching?
Sleeping!!!! I enjoy walking my dog Bentley on the beach and reading.
By River T
Teacher interview: Miss Elliot
How many years have you been teaching for?
I have been teaching for ten years now.
What other schools have you taught at?
Campbell Town, Glenorchy and Longford.
What is your favourite thing about Somerset Primary School?
The community such as the children and staff.
What subject do you enjoy teaching the most and why?
I enjoy teaching Science, but it was a really hard discission. I like teaching Science because I like running the experiments.
What primary school did you go to?
I went to Waratah Primary School and I was a little bit of a naughty girl
What are your hobbies other than teaching?
Cooking, music and dogs/all other animals.
By Campbell J