Meet the teachers

“There is always something interesting about coming to a new school. I think it’s the thrill of the challenge; it keeps you motivated and reignites the passion for teaching.”

What is your favourite subject to teach?

“I really like numeracy. I know a lot of teachers find that numeracy can be a bit of a struggle, but I really enjoy it, and I engage my students with a lot of hands-on learning and games-based learning so they can really enjoy it and expand their knowledge and skills.”

What are you looking forward to the most this year?

“Developing the relationship with my students and seeing them grow, and having that opportunity to watch them as they work their way through the school.”

Evan Collins, Year 7

What enticed you to join All Saints Anglican School?

“I was just really excited to be part of a new school and build the culture from day one, and I was looking for a new challenge in my career, and I thought this would be a good place to continue.”

What is your favourite subject to teach?

“Physical education, I’m PE trained, and I’ve taught PE for 22 years, so it’s my favourite subject.”

What are you looking forward to the most this year?

“Seeing the development of the students and also seeing the school grow from where it is now to what it’s going to be like in 12 months’ time, it’s just a really exciting time.”

Kristy Cranmer, Prep

What enticed you to join All Saints Anglican School?

“I really wanted to teach with the science of reading approach to make sure that our new learners have got that success for the rest of their lives.”

What is your favourite subject to teach?

“Probably literacy with the phonics and sounding out words and sounding out letters so they will be able to read.”

What are you looking forward to the most this year?

“Watching the students evolve, and watching them learn, going from not being able to read and write to being confident reading and writing by the end.”

Phil Close, music teacher

What enticed you to join All Saints Anglican School?

“I’m excited to be part of a new school. I want to have influence over a music program and be part of creating something. I want to be part of an environment with other teachers who are excited about learning and creating, and I think with a new school, that’s what attracts people who aren’t afraid of a new challenge. That’s what we’ve got here, and our team of staff are people who are energised and excited about what they can bring.”

What is your favourite subject to teach?

“Obviously, I love teaching music. I love teaching the students instruments and seeing the potential that unlocks in them.”

What are you looking forward to the most this year?

“This is the first time in a while I’ve had my own space as a music teacher. I think many primary schools don’t prioritise music and performing arts, and you have to float around from classroom to classroom, so it just enables me to be better at my job.”

Leah Sanders, Year 5

What enticed you to join All Saints Anglican School?

“It’s an opportunity that doesn't come along very often to be a founding staff member at a new school and I was excited to jump in and be part of it.”

What is your favourite subject to teach?

“Performing arts. I've taught as a specialist in performing arts and music before and just love music, dance, drama and theatre.”

What are you looking forward to the most this year?

“I'm looking forward to going on a learning journey with the students in my class. Finding out more about where they are at the moment and seeing how far I can take them before the end of the year. It’s going to be an exciting journey.”

Brad Willaton, Year 6

What enticed you to join All Saints Anglican School?

“I guess its a mixture of being a part of something new and from the start rather than coming into it half way through, while also helping build new systems with the school. It’s also exciting to be a part of setting up a culture as a foundation staff member.“

What is your favourite subject to teach?

“Maths. Having a maths head myself I enjoy watching kids try to work out things and then getting those ‘ah ha’ moments. That’s really rewarding.”

What are you looking forward to the most this year?

“Working with my students and watching them grow throughout the year and seeing how the school grows and changes also.”