Year One / Two

                                                                                            Our Year 1/2 Team for 2025:

1/2K Melanie Krstevski

Melanie started her journey at St. Mary's as a student teacher and has now been part of our school for six years. Over the years, she has taught across all junior year levels and is excited to join the 1/2 team this year. Mel has a passion for teaching explicit systematic phonics programs and dedicates time to nurturing the wellbeing of her students in the classroom.

1/2LB: Nancy Leone & Laura Barker

Nancy has also worked at St. Mary's for a number of years and will teach 1/2LB again in 2025. 

Laura Barker has been a teacher for over 15 years, working both in Victoria and Western Australia. She have a Masters of Educational Leadership, and I have taught all age groups from Prep to Six. She is excited to be joining the St Mary's Altona community this year.

1/2A: Chris Anderson 

Christopher has been teaching for 31 years. He enjoys working with children and understanding how to help them when they are challenged. His favourite subject to teach is Maths. He often wonders about a lot of things around him, is very curious and loves to learn about new things.

1/2S: Kathleen Smith

Kathleen has been a part of St. Mary's for many years as both a Learning Support Officer and classroom teacher and is looking forward to being in the Year 1/2 team again this year.

Learning Support Officers (LSOs) 

The Year 1/2 students and teachers will be supported by Belinda ,Sue & Mary.

Frances will implement the Mini Lit program for a number of our students in Year 1/2 this year.