Year 3 Community Blog

Miss Keath

Hi! I'm Cassie Keath and I am 3A's Year 3 teacher for 2022!

This is now my 6th year of teaching at ACPS and my first time teaching Year 3, after teaching Year 6 for 5 years! I have been fortunate enough to have taught some of my current students older siblings in my years teaching, so I am excited to teach these students and watch them all grow.

I am looking forward to teaching a new year level and hope the students in Year 3 leave with a positive attitude and a love for learning.

I absolutely love dogs and have a little Jack Russel Terrier at home named Milo. On weekends I enjoy some downtime with friends and family which always includes food especially pasta…I would not survive in a world without PASTA!

Miss Chand

Hello, my name is Ashilta Chand and this is my second year at ACPS.

One of my biggest strengths is relating to others as I am a very social person. In my spare time I love to go for walks and spend time with my family and Leo my dog.

I can’t wait to make a difference with all of my students this year.

Miss YOUSSeF

Hi, my name is Hana Youssef. This is my second year at ACPS. I am very lucky to also be teaching Year 3 for a second time! I am super excited to have such wonderful students in 3C!

I have a big family with 5 siblings, 7 nieces and 2 nephews! In my spare time, I love spending time with my loved ones and being outdoors!

I’m very fortunate to be working with a great team again and I am looking forward to the year ahead! I believe we are going to have a positive year filled with lots of challenges, new experiences, growth and heaps of fun!

MR LACEY

Hi, my name is Conor Lacey. This is my fourth year at Aitken Creek Primary School but my first year in Year 3.

I love watching and playing soccer and my favourite team is Arsenal who play in the EPL.

I know many of the students from my time as a Year 1 teacher and have been fortunate enough to teach some of my current Year 3 students in previous years. I look forward to learning with them all again!

MS Sims

Hello! I am Rachel Sims and am the excited classroom teacher for 3E.

Prior to becoming a teacher I worked in the finance industry for many years however I always wanted to be a teacher – it is the best job in the world!

On the weekends in Winter (COVID permitting) you can find me at the MCG supporting the mighty Richmond Tigers. The rest of my free time I spend with my nephews (and their parents) and their pet rescue greyhound Leo, or at cafes catching up with my friends or reading a book.

I look forward to collaborating with each of my students to help them learn and grow.

Miss VELLA

Hi, my name is Olivia and this is my 4^th year teaching Year 3’s at ACPS.

I love spending my free time with family and friends. I enjoy photography, camping and exploring new places, as well as watching movies and listening to music.

I look forward to an exciting 2022 where we will learn together, inspire and challenge each other.

MISS Graue

Hi, my name is Sarah Graue and I am the Head of Department for Year 3 and Year 4 this year. I am a passionate leader, teacher and life long learner.

This is my 7th year at Aitken Creek Primary School which means that my very first Prep class are now in Year 6!

I adore travelling and learning about different countries and cultures. One day I hope to become fluent in multiple languages!

I love taking on a new learning journey with students and I can't wait to help each student across the Year 3 and Year 4 cohort to build on their strengths, challenge themselves, support each other and celebrate their success.

Ms Nield

Hi, my name is Fiona and this year I am working as an Education Support Officer across the Year 3 and Year 4 cohort.

I have been working at ACPS for 9 years and have had experience in every year level.

I spend my spare time with my 13 year old daughter, family and friends. My favourite

things to do with them are going to the movies, playing board games or going on road trips.

I am very passionate about working with students and assisting them in reaching their true potential. I look forward to working with the students during the 2022 school year.

Ms Baker

Hi, my name is Lee-Anne. I have worked as an ES at ACPS since 2016. I am excited to be working in 4A, 4B and 4C this year.

I am a mum of two boys and I have a Yorkshire Terrier named Chloe. I love spending time with my family and friends, going to the movies, holidaying in Queensland, playing tennis and interior decorating.

I look forward to getting to know the Year 3 and Year 4 students this year and supporting them in achieving their learning goals for 2022.

MR WHITE

Hi, my name is Emerson White. I've worked as an ES throughout a range of different cohorts in my time at ACPS, from Prep, Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4.

I have a dog named Oscar and a cat named Milly. I enjoy sports such as cricket and football.

I'm looking forward to helping the Year 3 and Year 4 students this year and watching them grow.

MRS Maclean

Hi, my name is Charlotte and I have been working at ACPS for 9 years. This year I am helping out in grades 3D, 3E, 3F and 4E.

I love spending time with my family and friends. I love cooking, reading, travelling and exercising at the gym.

MRS GUTTI

Hello everyone! My name is Mohitha. I have been working at ACPS since 2016. I love working with children. I am passionate about helping them achieve their best during their every day of their student life.

I have two kids, a daughter who is in Year 6 and a son in Year 1. In my free time, I love going camping and spending a lot of time with my beautiful family doing different things.

I am looking forward to an amazing year ahead.

MS MALIK

Hi, my name is Amna. I have been working

as an Education Support Officer at ACPS since 2019 and I'm

really excited to be working with Year 3 and Year 4

cohorts this year.

I'm a mum of two and enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I love traveling

and listening to music.

I look forward to another exhilarating year

in a positive learning environment.