Year 2 2024 

Community Blog

Welcome to the Year 2 Community Blog!

This blog will showcase learning by our Year 2 students throughout the year with pictures, videos and information.

We hope you enjoy seeing what happens inside our classrooms!

Meet the Year 2 Teachers!

MRS Galea 2a

Hi, 

My name is Amy and I am the Year 2 Learning Specialist. I also teach 2A on Monday - Wednesday. I am a mum of two beautiful girls. Charlie is 3 and Malia is 2. I l have been teaching at A.C.P.S since 2016. I love animals and I have two dogs at home and about 30 fish. My favourite subject to teach is writing and I love seeing the creativity of our wonderful students. I look forward to an amazing year in Year 2 and getting to know all of the students and families. 

Ms sheridan 2a

Hello Year 2A! I am very excited to get to know you all and to start learning together. I am an artist and art teacher. I also teach children how to play chess. Last year, I finished a Masters Degree in teaching, then I had a baby! I am new to Aitken Creek Primary School, and this is my first time teaching Year 2. I was born in Germany. I enjoy writing. I like to sing and play piano. I have a partner and a 1- year-old baby. My Background Facts About Me I am a very curious person and love learning new things. 

  miss t 2B

My name is Miss.T and I will be your grade 2 teacher! I am looking forward to getting to know all of you and creating amazing memories together throughout the year.

I love spending time with my family and reading lots of books. An ideal day for me would be relaxing on the beach, with my family of course, and a book in my hand!

oI love to read

oI love to go to the zoo and the museum

oMy favourite colour is purple, baby blue and pink



    miss mARSOLINO 2C

My name is Miss Marsolino and I will be your Grade 2 teacher for 2024. A bit about me! I have 5 people in my family and I have 2 dogs: Mobey and Maloo. I have just moved to Craigieburn with my partner and looking forward to being part of the community. My Favourites: 

Colour: sage green

Animal: dog

Drink: passionfruit iced tea

scent: vanilla

When I'm not at school you might find me:

spending time with my family

at the movies

playing with my dog

shopping

 


 MRS T 2D

Hi, I’m Mrs T and I am the 2D teacher. This is my first-year teaching at ACPS. I am very excited to be teaching at a new school and different state. I moved from Queensland where I was teaching and working as a CRT. I am very passionate to getting to know all the students and fostering a learning environment where each student feels safe and passionate about learning and continuing to grow. I am looking forward to sharing all the wonderful learning and achievements from 2D.



Mrs Evans 2e

I am so excited to be teaching 2E in 2024! I will be teaching part time in 2E on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. I have been teaching at Aitken Creek Primary school since 2019 and have mostly been in the upper years teaching the grade 5's and 6's. I am very excited to be moving back down to the lower years. When I’m not at school, I’m running around after my two beautiful girls, Amelie and Isla and spending time with my husband. Our favourite things to do as a family is to travel in our camper trailer and spend time with our family and friends. I also love to bake, go for walks, and spend lots of time at the beach, rain or sunshine. I look forward to the year being filled with fun and lots of learning. I can’t wait for the new and exciting memories the year will bring us. My favourite things: The colour yellow My girls Any sweets Pizza The ocean Walking on the beach Maths Dancing Teaching my students Enjoying life  

mRS nIKE 2f

My preferred name is Mrs Nike. I speak French & Yoruba. I love to dress in my native attire. It’s going to be a year full of new learning, building partnership with new friends, working as a great team, adventures, and discoveries. I am very excited to be your Grade 2 teacher, and I can’t wait to learn more about you! We are going to have an awesome year in 2F where everyone belongs no matter who you are. You will always be valued & respected. 

I have been teaching at Aitken Creek Primary for 2 years. I have previously worked as a preschool teachers for many years. I’m thrilled to be your Grade 2F teacher in 2024. I am married with four children. All adults. I have two sisters and three brothers. They are all married and live in Uk with their respective families. I enjoy cooking in my spare time, and when I’m not cooking, I read and do engage in academic reading. I love spending time with my family. I also love to travel. 

These are a few of my favourite things:

Colours: Brown, Turquoise blue, Green, Purple, & Orange Sport: Athletics & Tennis Movie: Sound of Music/Beauty & the Beast, Animal: Elephant, Koala, Meerkats Favourite dish: Jollof rice with grilled chicken sauté in chili sauce Favourite quote: 'All the world's a stage, and all the men and women are merely players. They have their exits and their entrances (Shakespeare - As you like it) 


Mrs Maharaj 2g

Hello! I’m Ashilta Maharaj. This is my third-year teaching at ACPS. I am super excited because I know my students and I are going to have a great year full of exciting adventures and lots and lots of new learning. My main goal is to build strong and positive relationships with my students. I want to make my students feel safe and comfortable in our learning space. I enjoy spending time with my husband Shiv and my handsome dog Leo. 

Meet the Year 2 Education Support staff!

mrs nellie

Hi, my name is Nellie Demir.

I have been working at ACPS for 6 years. I am married and have four beautiful girls .In my free time l like cooking, gardening, playing tennis and also travelling to different places .My favourite place is Queensland and I have visited 13 times. My house colour is orange because it's my favourite colour.




miss maRY

Hi everybody, my name is Maristela Ikemori. I'm from Brazil, and I've been living in Australia for nearly 8 years. I have two beautiful children. When they started school, I began my Education Support journey to improve my skills. I did my work placement at ACPS in 2022, and I got the job as an ES in 2023. My favourite hobby is traveling and spending time with my family. I like to go camping with my family and explore different places around Australia. I love working at ACPS, and the team is amazing. I am passionate about working with children and the school environment. I feel grateful to be part of the ACPS team. 


MRS BAnFEILD


Hi, my name is Mrs Banfield.  I have been at this school for 12yrs.  I have had the pleasure of working across many different year levels in my time here and I am extremely excited to be working with grade 2 this year.  I cannot wait to see the children grow, learn and build beautiful new relationships.  A bit about myself.  I am married and have 2 adult children.  I have a pet dog called Myah who we love taking to the beach.  I love to go camping with my family, including Myah!  My favourite place to holiday it Queensland.  I love going to the gym, reading books and my favourite food is Vietnamese.  I look forward to a great year this year.  

 







Resources
Here are some websites that might be useful:

Upcoming dates:

Teeth on Wheels Dental Van - From Thursday 22nd of Feb

Labour Day Public Holiday- Monday 11th of March 

School Photos - Monday 4th March & Tuesday 5th March

End of Term 1 - Wednesday 27th March