SENIOR SCHOOL
Staff Profile: Vicki Bellinge
Nurse Manager
How I came to be at the School
I remember seeing a job advertised in The West Australian
newspaper for a relief nurse to cover long service for nine weeks,
back in 2000. At the time I was working as a part-time midwife and
I didn’t think it would be much different to working with teenage
boys. The differences very quickly became obvious.
During my first week, a Year 10 student (whose name I will always
remember) came running in asking me to assist him as he had just
eaten an eyeball as part of a dare during a science experiment. From
this point on I certainly became aware of the many challenges that
teenage boys can present. As a mother of two young men I am now
an old hand at understanding the joys of teenagers!
ANZAC Day
Four years ago the School allowed me the opportunity to work as a
volunteer for the 2010 Gallipoli Service in Turkey. Since then I have
become very passionate about ensuring the School creates a living
memorial to remember those from our community who sacrificed
their lives in the name of peace. Every year since 2011 we have held
a special ANZAC Commemorative Service, which will culminate in
2015 with our own special Dawn Service on the banks of the Swan
River, on 24 April 2015. This is a huge undertaking but one that will
be very special for the School community.
My family
wall. My destination was chosen – 12 days on a cruise out of Hawaii!
Since then I have ventured far and wide, trekking in Kathmandu,
cycling in Cambodia, exploring South America and so much more.
Some of my favorite holidays have been with my mum and dad. I
have no doubt they will check the fine print the next time I explain
I have booked an overnight train trip in Vietnam; first class isn’t first
class as we know it!
My sons, Jamie and Brynn, moved into Woodbridge Cottage with me
seven years ago when I was offered the position of Nurse Manager.
Surrounded by candles and incense at home, they were fortunate
enough to complete their education here at Guildford Grammar
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