From the Pre-primary classroom to the Photography Club, Mrs Moseley’s creative streak shines bright. Here’s a snapshot of her Wesley journey.

What was your background before Wesley?

I started at Wesley in 2000 and worked part time as the Kindergarten teacher with Gillian Venables, who was very much a mentor for me. Before that time, I had taught at Carmel School and spent some time in New Zealand studying Cross Cultural Education at the Dunedin College of Education.

For more than two decades you’ve been a staff member at Wesley. Why Wesley?

In my second year at Wesley, I began teaching Pre-primary in a full time capacity. My two daughters started in the Junior School that same year, and Wesley became a big part of our lives. It provided connection and a sense of community and fostered many friendships that still remain today. I believe strongly that schooling for young children should reflect real life experiences and our co-educational philosophy does just that. Throughout the years I have been at Wesley I have seen many changes, with the College going from strength to strength in providing best, evidenced-based practice across the curriculum. Staff are supported by the Leadership Team to develop new initiatives and implement research projects. It is the ongoing sense of Community however, that makes Wesley such a special place.

Tell us about the Junior School Photography Club.

Running the Photography Club is one of the highlights of my year. The club is part of our Junior School Extension Program and challenges students to look at images through a design lens. We focus on composition, as well as the Elements and Principles of Design. During Semester One Photography Club students from Year 1 to 4 submit entries to the Phillip Pendal Young Heritage Award Competition, showcasing the rich history of our school through images and words.

 Did you have a favourite teacher at school? What’s it like to be in Mrs Moseley’s class?

My favourite primary school teacher was my Year Five teacher. He brought a sense of calm to the classroom and encouraged academic rigour as well as creative thinking. I like to think I bring some of this to my own teaching, and that the students in my class feel the same sense of belonging and connection that I felt during my primary school years. One of my favourite ways to build connection is through shared experiences, whether it be building bridges during Inquiry learning or reading to the class from a favourite Roald Dahl novel.

We understand that you have an eye for design; tell us more about what you like to do outside work at Wesley.

Creating inviting spaces that build a sense of belonging is a love of mine. Whether it be at home or school, I believe spaces should tell the stories of the people who inhabit them and offer connection to place. I enjoy documenting this process through photography, a love I inherited from my dad, who often had a camera in his hand. On the weekends you will find me at the beach, photographing and documenting the seasonal changes on our beautiful coast.

Favourite Quote?

‘You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.’ – Maya Angelou.