SARAH COURT PRESCHOOL

Teacher

Maree Lyons

In our 4 year old programs there is an emphasis on creativity, problem solving and independent learning skills. Maree is an experienced educator who has been teaching for over 30 years and has been at Sarah Court Preschool for the last 12 years. “It sounds like a long time, but I love it and learn something new every day from the children, my co-workers and the families at our preschool.”

Maree is passionate about music and movement. She plays the guitar and flute and is also a member of her local choir in Selby. She is able to share this passion with the children.

Maree is our head educator at the Preschool and is also involved with the Local Teachers Network. “I enjoy creating a program that reflects the childrens interests, needs and strengths and helps them learn through play experiences. It is wonderful to see the children grow and learn throughout the year, knowing they are ready to move on to school as happy and confident learners.”

Teacher

Kim Smyth

In our 4 year old programs there is an emphasis on creativity, problem solving and independent learning skills. Kim is a qualified and experienced educator who enjoys encouraging the children to be creative and innovative. She joined the team at Sarah Court Preschool in 2011 after re-training to join the workforce again from ​maternity leave. Kim enjoyed her own early childhood experience with her children so much she seized the opportunity to change her career path to work in early education.

Kim believes childrens work is play, which supports Sarah Court Preschools play based learning program. She is able to use her own children as guinea pigs for new learning activities with painting, creating or tinkering with odds and ends. Kim enjoys sharing much loved childrens books and discovering new ones with the children she works with. “I am passionate about reading and writing for children, and it is a joy to see children engrossed in a great story. I also enjoy being outside with the children who have not yet learned to worry about the heat, the cold or the wet. The creative ways they play and learn together continues to amaze me.”

Educator

Flaminia Grubacki

Flaminia assist’s Allison to create a fun and creative environment for children to play and learn. Flaminia started at Sarah Court Preschool in 2010 and brought many years of early childhood experience with her. Flaminia is a local to Montrose and lives here with her husband and two children.

Flaminia is also a talented painter who has created beautiful murals at both Sarah Court and the Montrose playground. “I love working with my colleagues, teaching and caring for young soul’s. It’s fun and challenging. I love drawing and teaching children in the garden.”

Educator

Helen Davies

Helen assists Maree with the 4 year old Kangaroo’s group to ensure that the children can learn in an exciting, yet caring environment.

Helen has experience in both kindergarten and childcare, originally specialising in work with special needs children. She is local to the community and lives with her husband and four children. Helen loves to keep active “My interests include karate and running. I also enjoy walking the dogs, gardening, cooking, reading and playing the flute.”

Educator

Joanne Edwards

Jo assists Kim to create a cheerful and caring environment for the kids to play and learn. Jo started at Sarah Court Preschool when her own children were there over 17 years ago. Jo is now the very proud Grandmother of three, one of whom has just started this year at Sarah Court.
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Jo definitely loves to be outside with the children getting her hands dirty. “I love playing in the sandpit and am a star at making volcanos with baking soda and vinegar. I love coming to kinder and watching the children grow throughout the year as they gain more confidence and learn how to do new things.”

Educator

Margaret Wrigglesworth

Kim Sebire