Do you see what I see? Does the mural style look familiar? Yes! It's a mural by @rathman74. Scott Rathman's home is in South Australia and the first school we've visited here in Adelaide, Prospect North Primary School, has a deadly @rathman74 mural. Admittedly, I thought of Balmain as soon as we pulled up at the school, as the mural is visible from the front, feeling an instant connection with this place!
At the moment, Scott is actually in Sydney. Guess where? Yes...Balmain! This time, he'll be finishing off the water tank (as he got rained out back in February) and doing a mural inside the boys' and girls' toilets, over the weekend.
The mural was part of our 2021 Prime Minister Lexie's vision, when she approached the P&C for a toilet upgrade. Unfortunately, the mural wasn't factored in at the time when the P&C secured a grant for the works, so wasn't included.
At Balmain, we value and support student voice where possible, so the school is dedicated to making this happen!
Keep an eye on our Insta account for mural updates soon...
Mrs Maria Lambos - Principal
Assistant Principal and teacher of K Marlin, Mrs Belinda Mikhail Bryant, or Mrs MB as she's known around the school, is leaving the Balmain family. Belinda is understandably following her husband to Queensland for a job promotion.
Mrs MB has been such a valued member of our school over the years and will be missed by all! Thank you for all your support, contributions and expertise at BPS; goodbye and good luck! We wish you all the best!
Mr David Carlton, teacher of 1/2 Dugong and Stage One Coordinator, has also decided to spread his proverbial wings. Although he's been with us for only a few years as a temporary teacher (covering substantive staff on leave), David's been a committed, valued member of our family.
Mr Carlton is moving on to a new opportunity in working with a network of schools and leaders as an Educational Consultant for a company. We wish him the very best of luck with his new career path!
We recently advertised and held interviews for a suitable replacement to teach KM once Mrs Mikhail Bryant leaves at the end of this term.
The successful candidate is Ms Renae Bonney, who will be starting with us on day 1 next term! Welcome to K Marlin and Balmain Public School, Miss Bonney!
From Miss Bonney:
Hello, My name is Miss Renae Bonney and I am looking forward to getting to know you all! I have been lucky enough to teach in a diverse range of schools throughout my career, including in far western New South Wales and London, England. In recent years, I have worked in schools across Sydney in mainstream and special education K-6, with extensive experience in Kindergarten to Year Two.
I am passionate about teaching and take great pride in instilling and nurturing a love of learning in students. I am excited to be working alongside you in supporting your child through their first years of schooling and becoming a part of the Balmain Public School Community.
Ms Lauren Burke, who is well-known to Balmain Public School, and has been working as our Learning and Support teacher, will be taking over 1/2D from the beginning of Term 2. Welcome to 1/2 Dugong!
From Ms Burke:
Most recently, I've worked as Balmain's Learning Support Teacher, previously taught Stage 1 - my favourite Stage - in 2020.
I have taught across all grades in many different schools in many different roles. I first came to BPS as a Uni prac student in 2011, returned in 2017 to teach Stage 2, and was privileged to watch my kindy prac-students graduate from Yr 6.
I love reading, running (we'll have to have a class entry for the Balmain Fun Run!), and you'll most likely see me around on the weekend at my kids' sports games; don't be afraid to say hi!
I look forward to working with you to support our students to grow and learn this year.
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