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My children, both girls, had the absolute pleasure (and privilege) of being taught and guided through primary school by Chris Curtain. The minute we walked into Chris' office, she made us feel welcome, like family. I never for one second doubted her absolute passion for children and their education. Chris has made a huge impact on my children's lives by being approachable, caring but also relatable. She guided my girls to be confident, have courage and grow into positive and caring little humans. Chris always dazzled us with her creativity during school events, looking after every single detail and always ensuring that each individual child feels included. Being present in the moment, and actively listening to all of the children with warmth and compassion, was important to Chris. Chris has the patience of a saint, and always makes time for each and every student. She really is a one of a kind teacher that my kids and I will never forget!

We have had the pleasure of collaborating with Chris for seven years during our school journey starting in Kindy. Chris has a gift of making us feel heard, be seen and she really knows how to listen and be present, no matter what the concern is. Chris has provided a wealth of knowledge, experience and compassion in guiding us since our first meeting. Our family would not be in such a positive place without her.

We first met Chris when our children were 6 and 4. In all honesty, I can think of no better person from whom to gain knowledge and support in the tumultuous endeavour we take on as parents. As a professional Chris draws from a depth of knowledge spanning years of experience with numerous families, both inside and out of the education system. Chris's intuition is highly attuned to the needs of the child and parents alike, enabling her to see through to the core issues, where we, at times struggle in the moment. For us, the support we received from Chris was non judgemental, skilled and accurate. There is a true duality at work here with Chris. The intellect she brings to this field, in combination with her intuition and empathy is a welcome respite in a sometimes tricky journey.

Chris’ support through our child’s primary schooling has not only provided an amazing foundation for our child at school, but has also translated to our family life in such a positive way. Chris has a way of making the struggles of the early years at school not feel so overwhelming and she treats every child as an individual. We wish we could have spent time with her before starting Kindy and Prep so that we could set our child up for success from the beginning.We could not recommend Chris highly enough for providing support before starting school.

One of a kind! I will never forget how welcome Chris made us feel when we moved from overseas. She is always "there" for parents and kids. Warm, sympathetic and supportive. We did love her professionalism and playful enthusiasm. Chris is very creative and innovative and full of knowledge, she has incredible communication skills that work efficiently with the kids.

Chris was an amazing support for our family when our son started school and again two years later for our daughter. Chris is able to connect with young children on their level and I could see them respond positively to her and actively listen to her words. She would always know the best approach for the kids but also for us if things were not going well that day. We feel so lucky to have had her input in our children's early education and highly recommend any involvement she can have with your family.

We wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for the incredible impact Chris has had on both our children's lives. Her dedication and passion for teaching have not only imparted knowledge but also empowered them with the invaluable qualities of confidence and resilience. Chris’ unwavering support and guidance have helped them navigate personal challenges and interactions with others, equipping them with skills that will undoubtedly serve them well throughout their academic journey and into adulthood. Chris’ compassionate approach has created a nurturing environment where both our children feel safe to learn and grow. Her commitment to shaping young minds and fostering personal development is truly remarkable. Thank you Chris for being an exceptional teacher and a positive influence on our children's lives.

Ms Curtain, you have been a great, fantastic and an amazing head of JP. You are so kind, grateful, spectacular, helpful, respectful, reasonable, fun, caring, encouraging and happy. Thank you. You have been a supportive bright highlight to my adventures at school.

We will be forever grateful to have had Chris on our team with guiding our Hamish through primary school & giving him the best foundations for his future years ahead. Hamish was one of the youngest to start School. We will never forget the transition that Chris supported us with from his kindy into Prep. from It was so smooth and the most important part was of course Hamish but behind every child is parents who only want the best. Chris always had the time for us, particularly me who was at that time a helicopter parent!!!! Chris gave me the confidence to let Hamish explore, while always being there for him. She let me know that we are good parents and had instilled into Hamish manners/morals and it was now time for him to be him. I was worried at the start of his school life and tried really hard to let go. Chris taught me how to manage these emotions and have confidence in her team that they had Hamish's best interest at heart. I can now say that what I learnt from Chris has paid off immensely. Hamish is a wonderful young man with a love for school & life. I myself have grown a lot over the last 9 years, I no longer worry about Hamish at school, what he is doing in the day. This change in my thinking comes from Chris' positive, encouraging nature that always shone through when helping me. I will forever be grateful for her guidance and care for Hamish and us.