Kangaroo Group Teacher –  My name is D’Arne Finnis or often known by the children as “D”. I feel truly privileged to work in the area of Early Childhood Education. I believe it is the time of life in a child where you as parents and us as teachers witness the most amazing growth and development. I firmly believe that the first five years of a child’s life are absolutely crucial in laying strong foundations for lifelong learning and being. The joy of watching a child spark off an idea that develops into a unit of learning and investigation from all of the children is truly spectacular, and something that I feel is unique to the flexibility that a true kindergarten program can provide. (more…)

Kangaroo & Teddy Bear Group Co-Educator,  Chinese Program across all groups – Hi I am Celia, I have lived in Brighton for over 30 years. I have 3 adult children who are brought up in this area. Through raising my 3 children, 2 girls and a boy, I have learned to believe that children are individuals with their own interests, strengths and variety of abilities. They develop and learn in their own way and at their own pace. (more…)

Koala Group Teacher –  Hi I am Cathy, I am a mother of 2 children, and live locally in Kingston. I have been working with children for over 20 years, in a variety of Early Childhood settings, from sessional Kindergartens, to nannying, to various childcare settings in and around Melbourne. I am passionate about teaching young children, mostly by providing a play-based program structured around the child’s needs, interests and current events in their lives that are relevant to them. (more…)

Teddy Bear Group Teacher,  Program support Kangaroo/Koala Group & Office Administration – Hi I am Donna, I have been at St. Peter’s Kindergarten for 16 years. I have 3 sons and am actively involved in my local community of Beaumaris. I am committed to offering every child the opportunity to be part of group where they are valued, in a safe and secure environment outside the home. (more…)

Koala Group Co-Educator – Hi my name is Annie and I am the Co-educator in the Koala Group.  I am a mother of 2 children and I live in Sandringham.   After completing my Certificate III in Children’s Services last year I have thoroughly enjoyed working with children in various Bayside kindergartens.  I am delighted to be working at St Peters and I have really enjoyed meeting all the 4 year Koala group and their parents and look forward to spending a fun year together. (more…)