Eamon Lukins – Year 6 Teacher

Each month, we find out more about a nominated staff member. 

SPOTLIGHT ON … EAMON LUKINS

What is your role at Emanuel School?

I teach Year 6 Yad Mordechai and am responsible for overseeing the Year 6 Student Leadership program for 2020. This involves supervising and managing students across the School to promote, develop and achieve independence and leadership skills that will be used throughout their life. 

How long have you been at Emanuel School?

I started at Emanuel school in Term 3, 2019 taking over for Hugo Adrian. As of this moment I have been here for one year and five weeks! (Interesting note: My partner attended the school and graduated as head Madricha in 2006, so I feel like I have a close connection to the School even though I have only been here for a short time.)

What do you enjoy about working here?

I love the staff, students and community at Emanuel. The core values of the School are clearly reflected in every facet of Emanuel life. Everyone is supportive and helpful and everyone laughs at my jokes (even the corny ones!).

What have you learnt about yourself at Emanuel?

Upon reflection, my time at Emanuel has shown me that I can trust myself to make the right decisions in the right moments. 

What is your favourite memory?  

My favourite memory of Emanuel has to be the 2020 Year 6 Canberra trip where I got to know and learn about the Year 6 students in a setting outside of the school environment. One such moment that still makes me smile with pride was during a soccer game when a student missed the ball which resulted in a goal. Students from both teams immediately rushed in to provide support and positive reinforcement to the student who missed the kick. This moment is a true representation of the Emanuel School spirit and the kindness that is nurtured here, it makes me proud to be a teacher. 

What do you do to unwind/ what do you enjoy doing outside school hours?

I love to play Oztag with my old school friends as well as spend time with my daughter (Neave) at the park. We like painting and listening to music.

What song do you know all the lyrics to?

I know all the lyrics to The Holy Grail by Hunters and Collectors. Though I could also probably do justice to Wakka Wakka by Shakira thanks to the Year 6 students. 

Do you have a hidden talent and if so, what is it?

I love painting and drawing. 

What do you wish you could tell your 12 year old self?

Keep doing what you’re doing and it will be great!

If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share?

Be proactive and tie your shoelaces! Nothing in life is quite as enjoyable and reassuring as having firm footing and confidence in your next steps.

Eamon Lukins and his family