Fireside Chat

with Mrs. Reed

Today we caught up with Mrs Reed. She is our new Assistant Principal and she has come all the way from Hong Kong to be with us here at SJV while Mrs De Rosa enjoys time with her new baby.

Where did you come from?

Last year I was in Hong Kong and have been for 13 years. Before that Mrs Reed grew up and worked in Canberra, as did her parents, grandparents and Great Grandparents who were from Paddy’s River and Tidbinbilla.

What schools did you go to?

Mrs Reed feels blessed to have gone to St John Vianney’s, Merici College and then onto Australian Catholic University. Her fondest memory of St John Vianney’s was playing on the big oval and her wonderful Teachers.

What is your background?

Mrs Reed grew up in Weston Creek. Her parents and the family home are in Waramanga.

Tell me about your family?

Mrs Reed was married to Cameron in the St John Vianney’s Church nearly 29 years ago.  She has 3 adult children who all live and go to University in Brisbane. Hayley (25), Brooke (22) and Patrick (19).   

Why did you become a Teacher?

She was inspired by Monsignor John Woods and Ms Maureen Craddock. Monsignor was the Parish Priest at St John Vianney’s, back in the day, and he is still an inspirational leader. Ms Maureen Craddock was her Year 1 Teacher. She was so kind, made learning fun and ensured all student’s in her care flourished.

Favourite foods?

Chinese food and pavlova.

Favourite colours?

Pink and blue

Favourite animal?

Dogs because she loves to walk and cuddle them.

What were your favourite subjects at school?

Visual Arts and English. She still enjoys painting, reading and listening to podcasts.

What was your childhood like?

It was totally fabulous and free. She said there was a creek at the back of Waramanga shops and they used to play in the creek and collect frog eggs and tadpoles and bring them into school and watch them grow. We would play until the streetlights came on, then all the kids would scatter home for dinner.

What is your favourite sport and why?

Mrs Reed loves Netball. She has played, coached and umpired netball. She travelled the world with many Netball teams and enjoy watching and supporting players of all ages reach for the stars. She took 160 Primary and Secondary players from Hong Kong to Beijing on a plane to play in a big carnival. She said that was great fun!

Favourite holiday destination?

Always Batemans Bay. She loves to walk along the beach early in the morning or early evening, buy fish and chips from Batehaven, wander through Moyura Markets to find bargains and go boogie boarding at Surf beach. 

Thanks, Mrs. Reed for sharing your story with us today. We know you will love working at our school.

Harrison Taylor and Lara Philip

Year 6 Leaders