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Mrs. Hannah Downes

Name:

Mrs. Hannah Downes


School:

Cairns School of Distance Education


Extra Subject Information:

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Position Held at School:

Head of Science, Senior QCE Teacher and QCE Author


VCE Subject(s) Teaching:

QCE Biology


Qualifications:

Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
Post Graduate Certificate in Education
Bachelor of Science (Honours)


Teaching Philosophy:

Hannah is passionate about creating engaging, inclusive science learning experiences that spark curiosity and build students’ confidence as thinkers and problem-solvers. She designs purposeful, enquiry-driven learning that connects science to the real world, challenges students to think deeply, and supports them to achieve high standards. At the heart of her practice is a commitment to empowering every student, regardless of background or learning context, to develop scientific literacy, independence, and a lifelong appreciation of science.


Interests:

Leading an active and community-focused life
Qualified Rescue Diver - working towards Master Diver certification
Exploring the underwater world
Committed community volunteer
Supporting parkrun
Managing a basketball team
Serving as Secretary of a newly establishing local basketball club
Spending time outdoors with her dogs
Making the most of life with her son

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