Meet your Beginners Team
We’re here to partner with you and your child
From our College Principal, Ms. Sharon Sopher
It is my privilege to welcome you and your family to Belmont Christian College. Under God, our College exists to support you, as parents, in the education of your children.
Under God, our College exists to support you, as parents, in the education of your children. As College Principal, I recognise that starting BCC Beginners is a new adventure, not only for your child, but for Mum and Dad too. We are so thankful that you are here.
Please know that our prayerful commitment is that your child will be loved and known by name. As a College, we are here for every single learner, and that includes your precious little one.
BCC Beginners will be filled with many wonderful memories and learning experiences that will form a strong foundation for the years ahead. We look forward to welcoming you into our College community and partnering alongside you for many years to come.
Meet your BCC Beginners team
Mrs Tralee McNamara
BCC Beginners TEACHER
Bachelor of Teaching – Primary
Diploma in Early Childhood
What is your favourite part about teaching BCC Beginners?
I love seeing each child grow in their confidence in learning and their confidence in making friendships while playing. Hearing their giggles as they creatively play, sing, listen to stories, draw, move and help each other is a delight to watch. Helping work with families to best transition their Beginners child to Kindergarten is something I am blessed to be a part of.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I like to go for walks with my family and discover new bushwalking tracks close to the water in our local community. I also like having a good cup of tea while chatting with friends.
Mrs Mishell Smith
BCC Beginners TEACHER
Diploma in Teaching – Early Childhood/Primary
What is your favourite part about teaching BCC Beginners?
The early childhood years are my absolute favourite years to teach. I love how everything is so new to this age group. They are like little sponges that enjoy learning and practicing their new found skills. I so enjoy introducing them to the wonder of learning and seeing their faces light up as they discover something new and master a new skill. I feel so blessed to become a small part of the children’s learning journey and I hope and pray I can help them grow as learners as they gain confidence in their own abilities. I absolutely love getting to know the parents of these children as well and supporting them in any way I can.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I like to have coffee and a chat with friends any time I can. I also love to do crafts. I love to cut and create with my paper cutting machine and enjoy making resources for teaching using this. It makes my cutting skills appear amazing, but I cheat.
Miss Sophie Gialouris
BCC Beginners Teaching Aide
Certificate III in Early Childhood
What is your favourite part about teaching BCC Beginners?
I love seeing the enthusiasm the kids have to learn and question about a variety of topics. I love to see their progress throughout the year and as they develop the skills they will need for Kindergarten. Above all, my favourite part about teaching BCC Beginners is helping the kids to build a foundation of faith as they begin their own journey with Christ.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
In my spare time, I love to spend time with family and friends, go to the beach and listen to music.
A window into BCC Beginners
BCC Beginners takes place in purpose-built rooms that are safe and well-resourced, with age-appropriate facilities and materials.
BCC Beginners is a creative, explorative curriculum that helps support the social, spiritual, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child. Children are immersed in a literacy and numeracy rich program to best prepare each child for the transition to Kindergarten.
