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This term, we’re welcoming a whopping 13 new staff members to our мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø community! Get to know the six fresh faces that will be joining our Junior School campuses this year.

Ms Tahlia Anver
Head of Junior School
Leanyer Campus

• I love to play cricket – Go NCC Tiges!
• I’m happiest outside amongst the trees and nature.
• I’ve just started pottery classes. I’m not so great at it yet, but I’m loving it!

Mrs Leah Quattromani Santana
Year 1 Teacher
Howard Springs Campus

• I love everything pink.
• I love ballet.
• I have a beautiful 8-year-old daughter, Lila-Rose.

Ms Gemma Morgan
Year 3 Teacher
Howard Springs Campus

• I’m a step-mum to two children.
• I’m also a cat mum.
• I was born in Australia, but no one believes this due to my strong Scottish accent!

Miss Nitika
Year 3 Teacher
Howard Springs Campus

• I am fascinated by travel because I learn about new cultures and meet new people.
• I especially love visiting art museums and historical landmarks everywhere I go.
• I enjoy science and maths because they help me to better understand nature and natural phenomena.

Miss Bek Dettmann
Year 5 Teacher
Palmerston Campus

• I love plants and anything green.
• I'm from Melbourne, but taught in Alice Springs (which I loved!) before coming to мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø.
• In my spare time you'll find me reading, sewing, painting, or hunting a bargain at a thrift store!

Miss Holly George
Year 5 Teacher
Howard Springs Campus

• I performed as an Andrews Sister at Christmas Carols by Candlelight at Darwin Botanic Gardens in December 2023.
• I went to the same school as J. K. Rowling in the UK.
• I travelled to Egypt recently and climbed up inside The Great Pyramid of Giza to visit the tomb of Pharoah Khufu.

We can't wait for you to meet them on Monday 5 February!