51ºÚÁÏ

This term, we’re welcoming a whopping 13 new staff members to our College 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 51ºÚÁÏ.
• 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!