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AROUND CAMPUS
FOUNDING TEACHERS SHARE INSPIRATIONAL STORIES Springfield's founding teachers have been there for 13 years of growth, faith and inspiration. Attending to student needs, they share in their experiences and help them learn. Sharing a passion for the highest quality of Christian education, they’re enthusiastic and caring and make themselves available to students and families. Here, our founding teachers share their stories as part of Springfield's 13-year celebrations.
Debbie West-Mcinnes (Head of Primary School) It was wonderful to be part of a dynamic team to come together, who all had connections with Lutheran Schools so we knew the culture/ethos/mission of a Lutheran school. We had St Peters Indooroopilly providing amazing support from day one to ensure we were successful in continuing the rich teaching and learning programs St Peters is known for. It was rewarding to have those first students walk through the door and we were set up ready to go! It is fulfilling to see students grow so much in their first year of school. They are creative, story tellers, problem solvers, social and fun. Some of my favourite things about Springfield: • Our wonderful students and how they bring a buzz to the classroom and play areas. • Being part of a Prep to Year 12 school – understanding the whole educational journey and how each year level is important in building the important graduate skills. • The dedicated, enthusiastic and flexible staff — the attitude of our staff to always look for ways to improve and build on what we have. • Sense of community – like a warm hug! We have something special here, it’s a feeling of support and connectedness.
Carly Lovell (Primary Teacher Year 3): I have loved watching the school grow from that very first day in 2008 with less than 100 students, to the amazing place it is today. St Peters Springfield is something special, and it’s the people who make it such a great place to be. We have created such a great culture, a wonderful workplace, and a school where everyone is valued. I’ve taught from Year 3, all the way to Year 11 Life Skills in the early days! I love teaching because it’s great to see the growth and development of the students in my class each year. It’s also wonderful to build relationships and connect with my students and their families. Being able to see the students I taught in their primary years become young adults and graduate at the end of Year 12 is incredible. Everyone who works here is willing to do whatever it takes to get the best outcomes for our students. Springfield is filled with people who genuinely care about everyone and everything they do.
Plus Ultra | November 2020
