New Staff at Norwood Primary

My name is Nicole Garwood (Nikki).  This is my 22^nd year of teaching.  I taught at Deloraine Primary School, Hagley Farm School and Summerdale Primary School prior to coming to Norwood. I am married and have one child, a 12 year old boy called Toby who has just started high school.  I have 2 dogs, Theodore and Fergie who are both miniature schnauzers.  I love reading and spending time at the beach.  I am loving being part of the Norwood team, it is a wonderful school.

I have been teaching for 15 years, this year I am teaching a Grade 2. I spent the past 11 years at East Launceston Primary School before joining Norwood. I am married and have two little boys. I enjoy spending time with my family at our shack on the East Coast.

I am very excited to be a part of the wonderful Norwood Primary School community. Before Norwood I have taught grades 1-5 at Longford, Oatlands and Cressy. I live with my husband, two daughters and my Golden Retriever. When my girls aren’t keeping me busy I enjoy going for walks, reading, cooking, the gym and spending time with friends and family.

I am very excited about coming to Norwood this year. My weekends are spent having lots of fun with my children, Jeb, Charlotte and Maggie. My last school was East Tamar Primary School.

I’ve spent the last fourteen years at the one school, teaching a range of grades from 3-6, as well as working in the literacy team and as a literacy coach. I was thrilled to be given a transfer to Norwood Primary this year, and feel so lucky to have joined such a kind and welcoming school community. I look forward to getting to know everyone!

For the past two years I have worked as a teacher in Ravenswood. Prior to this, I taught in Victoria. I spend lots of time in my garden and cooking. I am really enjoying getting to know all of the wonderful staff, students and families at Norwood. 

I am the Acting Assistant Principal here at Norwood Primary School. I feel incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work within the school and have been blown away with the supportive nature of all. This is my 4^th Year as an Assistant Principal, having worked at Port Dalrymple School, East Tamar Primary School as well as a period of time on the Respectful Schools Support Team. I live locally with my wife and 2 young children and love to get outdoors with them, particularly going to the beach. I am really looking forward to working with the entire school community during 2021.  

I'm excited to be working at Norwood Primary School this year as an Education Support Specialist. I've spent many years working in early childhood classes and have a particular interest in teaching early literacy skills. In my role this year, I'll be spending most my time in Kinder and Prep and I'm very grateful for the warm welcome I have received from staff and students. When I'm not at work I enjoy spending time with my family and going camping.

I'm excited to be starting a new page in my career at NPS. Having taught at Longford for 18years it was a big decision to make but I’m enjoying meeting new staff, students and parents and have been warmly welcomed into the Norwood community. My husband and I live close to Longford on 7acres and enjoy having the space to have some sheep, chooks and 1 spoilt dog! Lynton, my husband, works as the Groundsman at Longford Primary. Our daughter Georgia has just finished studying at Monash Uni in Melbourne and is now looking forward to her long awaited gap year overseas (when she can get there).