Melissa Pereira - PDHPE

1) What do you teach?
I teach PDHPE. I have also taught a lot of Religious Education in the past. 
 
2) What do you enjoy the most about what you teach?
I am passionate about health and I love that PDHPE offers educational experiences that promote lifelong learning. I love seeing my students make real world connections with the content as well as develop critical thinking skills that will serve them well into the future. I am also very competitive and thoroughly enjoy outperforming my students in practical lessons from time to time!
 
3) How long have you been teaching?
14 years.
 
4) What are you looking forward to the most at St Patrick's?
Getting to know the staff and students and learning about what it means to be a St Pat's girl. I feel privileged to be able to make a contribution to the education and development of the young women here at the College. 

Christine Lahood - Mathematics

1) What do you teach?
Mathematics.

2) What do you enjoy the most about what you teach?
I enjoy how dynamic the subject is, although you may be solving a problem in one area of Mathematics, it can draw on skills from another. When someone truly understands Mathematics, it can be creative. Allowing one to see its application and usefulness in everyday life. 
 
3) How long have you been teaching?
I have been fortunate to have St Patrick's as my first school. However, prior to my teaching career I received an Engineering degree which I then used in my position as a portfolio manager/ stockbroker for approximately seven years. 
 
4) What are you looking forward to the most at St Patrick's?
The opportunity to pass what I have learnt to the girls at the College, and being able to see them gain confidence in and an appreciation for Mathematics.

Catherine Waud - HSIE faculty

1) What do you teach?
I teach across a range of HSIE subjects including Geography, Commerce, Business Studies and Society and Culture.

2) What do you enjoy the most about what you teach?
I love teaching students about the world around them and integrating current issues into the lessons. I also enjoy teaching students lifelong skills and knowledge that will equip them for the future and assist them to be responsible citizens in our community.

3) How long have you been teaching?
I have been teaching for 17 years.

4) What are you looking forward to the most at St Patrick's?
I am looking forward to guiding the girls to reach their full potential as lifelong learners and strong empowered women who are equipped for whatever the future holds for them. I am also looking forward to getting to know both the students and staff and building relationships at St Patrick's.