Staff List
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Meet our Senior Leadership Team
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Miss. D. RankinHeadteacher & DSL
Miss. D. Rankin
Favourite Quote If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you've always got.
Favourite children's book The mole that knew it was none of his business by Werner Holzwarth
Person who inspires you the most My mum and David Goggins
Lifelong ambition/goal To run London Marathon in under 4 hours
Favourite place visited Madagascar
Favourite memory from school Going on a residential to Isle of Wight in Year 6
Favourite food Chocolate Fudge cake
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Mrs. C. BramleyDeputy Headteacher & DDSL
Mrs. C. Bramley
Favourite Quote Start each day with a positive thought
Favourite children's book A series called Beaver Towers by Nigel Hinton
Person who inspires you the most David Attenborough
Lifelong ambition/goal To complete the Three Peaks Challenge
Favourite place visited Mainly places  by the water all over the United Kingdom
Favourite memory from school Learning all about Greek mythology in Year 6
Favourite food Pasta
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Mrs. C. ClayAssistant Head : Pastoral, Inclusion and Behaviour Lead) & DDSL
Mrs. C. Clay
Her role is to support families through education and acts as a key point of contact for parents in all matters relating to student welfare and wellbeing including school attendance, behaviour and safeguarding.
Favourite Quote storm in a teacup is often a spill-over from a storm within.
Favourite children's book Oh, the places you'll go! by Dr. Seuss.
Person who inspires you the most Strong female musicians like Aretha Franklin, Adele, Janis Joplin & Lady Gaga.
Lifelong ambition/goal To spread positive mental health messages through care and music.
Favourite place visited Petra in Jordan.
Favourite memory from school Being an angel in the school nativity and playing Christmas carols on the recorder!
Favourite food Sweet & sour chicken (and chocolate, always chocolate).
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Mrs. S. WoodcockEarly Years Lead and Class Teacher
Mrs. S. Woodcock
Favourite Quote Play is the highest form of research
Favourite children's book The Elephant and the Bad Baby - Elfrida Vipont
Person who inspires you the most My mum
Lifelong ambition/goal Be Happy!
Favourite place visited Nungwi Beach, Tanzania
Favourite memory from school Sixth Form Christmas Ball
Favourite food Avocado
Meet our Special Educational Needs Team
Mrs. Lycett and Mrs. Dove are also part of the Senior Leadership Team
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Mrs. S. LycettSENCo & DDSL
Mrs. S. Lycett
She works Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week. If you need to make contact with Mrs. Lycett, please email:senco@fordham.cambs.sch.uk
Favourite Quote: Life is like a box of chocolates
Favourite children's book: Â The Jolly Postman
Lifelong ambition/goal: Â Have a happy family
Favourite place visited: Â Lake Garda
Favourite memory from school: Â Charity days each year
Favourite food: Â Curry with all the trimmings
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Mrs. C. DoveSENCO
Mrs. C. Dove
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Mrs. A. LawesPastoral Teacher
Mrs. A. Lawes
She works Tuesday/Wednesday mornings and Wednesday afternoon and her role is to provide support directly to the children, will be running nurture groups and acts as a liaison officer as well.
Favourite Quote  Courage  does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.
Favourite children's book  I have lots of favourites, so choosing one is very difficult! One of my favourites is 'Matilda' by Roald Dahl
Person who inspires you the most  Henry Frazer, artist and author of 'The Little Big Things'. He taught himself to paint with his mouth after being paralysed in an accident.
Lifelong ambition/goal  To keep learning and be brave about trying new things!
Favourite place visited  A little village called Nachigwea in Tanzania, Africa.
Favourite memory from school  Being part of musical performances at Christmas time!
Meet our Office team
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Mrs. D. PlumbSchool Finance Manager
Mrs. D. Plumb
She works Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Favourite Quote  What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Favourite children's book  The Island of Adventure by Enid Blyton
Favourite place visited  Costa Rica
Favourite food  Chocolate
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Mrs. T. BradshawOffice Manager
Mrs. T. Bradshaw
She works Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Favourite children's book: Anything by Enid Blyton - particularly Malory Towers
Lifelong ambition/goal: To learn an instrument
Favourite memory from school: Learning to swim at Primary School
Favourite food: Portuguese egg tarts
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Mrs. J. WellsOffice Administrator and Clerk to Governors
Mrs. J. Wells
She works Tuesday and Friday.
Favourite Quote  'It doesn't matter how slowly you go, you are passing everyone on the couch' or 'What's for you, will not go by you' but probably not so aspirational for a school!
Favourite children's book  The Worst Witch or The Magic Faraway Tree
Person who inspires you the most  Jane Austen
Lifelong ambition/goal  To be happy
Favourite place visited  The Isle of Skye
Favourite memory from school  Being a narrator in the school nativity!
Favourite food  My mum's macaroni cheese
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Miss. J. DayOffice Administrator
Miss. J. Day
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Mrs. M. WarwickOffice Administrator and Finance officer
Mrs. M. Warwick
Favourite Quote: Try and fail but never fail to try
Favourite children's book: The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark
Person who inspires you the most: My late Grandma
Lifelong ambition/goal: To be happy
Favourite place visited: Dubai
Favourite memory from school: Learning about the Tudors
Favourite food: Seaside Donuts
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Ms. L. MansfieldWraparound Admin and Teaching Assistant
Ms. L. Mansfield
Favourite Quote -"Be brave , fight for what you believe in and make your dreams a reality ".
Favourite children's book - Wonky Donkey
Person who inspires you the most - My mum.
Lifelong ambition/goal - To be the best mum I can and travel America.
Favourite place visited - London
Favourite memory from school - Residential trips.
Favourite food - Chinese
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Mr. J. ClayCaretaker
Mr. J. Clay
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Meet our Teaching Staff
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Miss. L. PackClass Teacher - RE and Computing Subject Lead (Online Safety DDSL)
Miss. L. Pack
Favourite Quote  "In a world where you can be anything, be kind"
Favourite children's book  Holes - Louis Sachar
Person who inspires you the most  My grandparents
Lifelong ambition/goal  To travel the world more
Favourite place visited  Kenya
Favourite memory from school  All the school trips, concerts and plays
Favourite food  Paella
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Mrs. C. PeacockClass Teacher and Computing Lead
Mrs. C. Peacock
Favourite Quote: Smile and the whole world will smile with you
Favourite children's book: Bone Sparrow - Zana Fraillon
Person who inspires you the most: Kate Middleton
Lifelong ambition/goal: Conquer my fears by always having a go!
Favourite place visited: Isle of Man
Favourite memory from school: Winning the cup for overall contribution to school in Year 6
Favourite food: Steak with peppercorn sauce
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Mrs. N. DavenportClass Teacher - PSHE Lead
Mrs. N. Davenport
Favourite quote: 'Treat others how you yourself would want to be treated.'
Favourite children's book: Holes by Louis Sachar or the Magic Faraway Tree series
Person who inspires you the most: Queen Elizabeth II
Lifelong Ambition / Goal: To visit Disneyland in America
Favourite place visited: Austria
Favourite memory from school: An Anglo-Saxon themed day with tents in the school hall making candles and clay pots
Favourite food: Cake!
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Miss K. MoffatClass Teacher - KS2 Maths Lead
Miss K. Moffat
Favourite Quote: "You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you make" Jane Goodall
Favourite children's book: The Hungry Caterpillar
Person who inspires you the most: Rosa Parks
Lifelong ambition/goal: Adopt lots of animals
Favourite place visited: Canada
Favourite memory from school: Apple and rhubarb crumble with school lunch!
Favourite food: Roast dinner
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Mrs. S. ReevesClass Teacher - Art Subject Lead
Mrs. S. Reeves
Favourite Quote  So many books, so little time
Favourite children's book  The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Person who inspires you the most  Nelson Mandela
Lifelong ambition/goal  To own a bookshop
Favourite place visited  Queenstown, New Zealand
Favourite memory from school  Being with friends
Favourite food  Cheese
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Mrs. K. SivyerClass Teacher - History Subject Lead
Mrs. K. Sivyer
Favourite Quote If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.' Roald Dahl.
Favourite children's book  The Faraway Tree - Enid Blyton
Person who inspires you the most  My grandad
Lifelong ambition/goal  To always have a go and try my best.
Favourite place visited  Bay of Islands in New Zealand
Favourite memory from school  Learning about the Ancient Egyptians
Favourite food  Seafood risotto
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Miss. S. DayClass Teacher - Science Subject Lead
Miss. S. Day
Favourite Quote  A person who never made a mistake, never tried anything new - Albert Einstein
Favourite children's book  The Cat in the Hat By Dr Seuss
Person who inspires you the most  My Dad
Lifelong ambition/goal  To visit Rio De Janeiro
Favourite place visited  New York
Favourite memory from school  Year 4 sports day!
Favourite food  Roast Dinners
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Miss. R. BellClass Teacher - Forest School
Miss. R. Bell
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Miss. M. HaymanClass Teacher
Miss. M. Hayman
English Lead
Favourite Quote  Wherever you are at any moment, try and find something beautiful - Matt Haig
Favourite children's book  The Legend of Podkin One Ear - Kerian Larwood
Person who inspires you the most  Matt Haig
Lifelong ambition/goal  Simply to be happy and healthy
Favourite place visited 'Top of the Rock' in New York
Favourite memory from school  Creating a Christmas game to run at the school's Christmas Fair when I was in Year 6
Favourite food  Any chocolate!
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Miss. E. McLeesClass Teacher - KS1 Maths Lead
Miss. E. McLees
Favourite Quote: The biggest mistake you could ever make is being too afraid to make one
Favourite children's book: Anything by Shirley Hughes (I loved the illustrations!)
Person who inspires you the most: My Dad
Lifelong ambition/goal: To become a famous artist
Favourite place visited: Amsterdam
Favourite memory from school: Playing skipping games and doing cartwheels in the sunshine with my friends
Favourite food: Anything to do with chocolate! Chocolate fondant being my absolute favourite.
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Mrs. I. LaskarClass Teacher - JTA Lead
Mrs. I. Laskar
Favorite Quote-“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”
― Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!
Favourite children's book - Charlie and the chocolate factory by Roald Dhal
Person who inspires you the most- Martin Luther King
Lifelong ambition/goal- to travel the world
Favourite place visited - Malaysia
Favourite memory from school- Playing in the mud kitchen with my friends
Favourite food- Pizza
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Mrs. C. AmbroseClass Teacher - Service & School Council
Mrs. C. Ambrose
Favourite Quote: "Nothing beats kindness" said the Horse, "it sits quietly beyond all things." Charlie Mackesy
Favourite children's book: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C S Lewis
Person who inspires you the most: Mohammed Ali, Dolly Parton & Wonder Woman
Lifelong ambition/goal: To run a children's bookshop
Favourite place visited: Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy
Favourite memory from school: All my Primary School teachers and Maypole Dancing!
Favourite food: Fish & Seafood
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Mrs. C. GeorgeClass Teacher - Phonics and English Reading Lead
Mrs. C. George
Phonics Lead
Favourite Quote  Be yourself, everybody else is already taken
Favourite children's book  'You're called what!' - Kes Gray
Person who inspires you the most  My mum
Lifelong ambition/goal To be a singer - until I realised that I am tone deaf
Favourite place visited  Cancun, Mexico
Favourite memory from school  A ski trip to Austria
Favourite food  Thai food
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Mrs. K. ArcherClass Teacher - Geography Lead
Mrs. K. Archer
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Mrs. J. HollandClass Teacher - DT Subject Lead
Mrs. J. Holland
DT and Art Lead
Favourite Quote  'Believe in yourself and anything is possible'
Favourite children's book  Charlotte's Web
Person who inspires you the most  My Mum Â
Lifelong ambition/goal  To learn how to speak Spanish and learn to play the piano
Favourite place visited  New Zealand
Favourite memory from school  Spending time growing up with my friends
Favourite food  Spaghetti Bolognese and cake
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Mrs. Z. ValentineClass Teacher - Languages Subject Lead & PTFA
Mrs. Z. Valentine
PPA Cover and MFL Lead
Favourite Quote  There is only one thing worse than being talked about and that is not being talked about - Oscar Wilde
Favourite children's book  The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark - Jill Tomlinson
Lifelong ambition/goal  To write a book
Favourite place visited  Italy
Favourite memory from school  Playing in the steel band with my friends
Favourite food  Lasagne and any form of cake
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Mr. A. LycettPE Lead
Mr. A. Lycett
PE Lead
Lifelong ambition/goal  To run a marathon
Favourite place visited  Chamonix, France
Favourite memory from school  Lunchtimes
Favourite food  curry
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Mr. A. ArcherPE Lead
Mr. A. Archer
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Mrs. S. Cook ~ Maternity LeaveClass Teacher - Forest School & Music Lead
Mrs. S. Cook ~ Maternity Leave
Forest School Lead
Favourite Quote: Those who wish to sing always find a song
Favourite children's book: The Cat in the Hat - Dr. Seuss
Person who inspires you the most: Indina Menzal
Lifelong ambition/goal: To perform a song on the West End
Favourite place visited: Iceland
Favourite memory from school: Singing the 'Meatball' song whilst my primary school teacher played the guitar
Favourite food: Pizza
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Mrs. D. PearsonYear 4 and Year 5 Intervention Teacher
Mrs. D. Pearson
Meet our HLTAs and Teaching Assistants - some of whom are also lunchtime supervisors
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Mrs. L. RobbinsHLTA - Library Lead
Mrs. L. Robbins
Library Lead
Favourite Quote  Remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think
Favourite children's book  Black Beauty
Person who inspires you the most  Parents
Favourite place visited: Maldives
Favourite memory from school  Primary School residential trip to York
Favourite food  Roast Pork and crackling
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Mrs. V. LevellTeaching Assistant
Mrs. V. Levell
Favourite Quote: Collecting memories, not things.
Favourite children's book: We're going on a bear hunt.
Person who inspires you the most: The Queen.
Lifelong ambition/goal: Travel the world.
Favourite place visited: Japan.
Favourite memory from school: Studying and playing basketball in Sweden.
Favourite food: International cuisine.
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Mrs T. RiceSEN Teaching Assistant & HLTA
Mrs T. Rice
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Mrs L. Bayes *currently on maternity leaveTeaching Assistant & Lunchtime Supervisor
Mrs L. Bayes *currently on maternity leave
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Mrs. C. BlackgroveTeaching Assistant
Mrs. C. Blackgrove
Favourite Quote  "Some will, some won't, so what... someone's waiting"
Favourite children's book  The Secret Garden. Frances Hodgson Burnett
Person who inspires you the most  Jack Canfield
Lifelong ambition/goal  Laugh, smile and be kind
Favourite place visited  Florida
Favourite memory from school  Residential in Devon
Favourite food  Cake
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Mrs. D. BreckenTeaching Assistant
Mrs. D. Brecken
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Mrs. P. BreslerTeaching Assistant
Mrs. P. Bresler
Favourite Quote  In this life, we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love - Mother Teresa
Favourite children's book  The Twits
Person who inspires you the most  Michelle Obama
Lifelong ambition/goal  To maintain a sense of happiness and travel a bit more
Favourite place visited  A Greek island called Thassos
Favourite memory from school  Being in Art classes in Secondary school
Favourite food  Chocolate
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Ms. C. ClarkTeaching Assistant
Ms. C. Clark
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Mrs. A. CowlingTeaching Assistant
Mrs. A. Cowling
Favourite Quote  Life is meant for good friends and great adventures
Favourite children's book  Squash and a Squeeze - Julia Donaldson
Person who inspires you the most  My love friend Jo who carries out amazing work for the 'caring for Cambridgeshire homeless group'. She always puts another's needs before her own, she's amazing!
Lifelong ambition/goal  Simply to be healthy and happy and to travel....A lot!! I'd love to see the Northern Lights.
Favourite place visited  Italy... Rome, Florence, Lake Como... it's beautiful.
Favourite memory from school  I can't remember that far back, my memory is shocking!
Favourite food  Cake!!
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Mrs. A. FlynnTeaching Assistant
Mrs. A. Flynn
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Miss N. FoggTeaching Assistant & Lunchtime Supervisor
Miss N. Fogg
Favourite quote: The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
Favourite children’s book: Elmer the elephant
Person who inspires me the most: Was my children’s great nana
Lifelong ambition/goal: To possibly become a qualified SEND 1:1
Favourite place visited: Torquay in Devon
Favourite memory from school: dancing to tubthumping by Chumbawamba at my primary school disco when I was in year 4
Favourite Food: Tacos
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Ms. J. FraserTeaching Assistant
Ms. J. Fraser
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Miss H GilbeyTeaching Assistant
Miss H Gilbey
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Mrs B. GoodjohnTeaching Assistant & Lunchtime Supervisor
Mrs B. Goodjohn
Favourite quote: Taking time to do nothing often brings everything into perspective.
Favourite children’s book: The Gruffalo’s Child.
Person who inspires me the most: My mum and Aunt.
Lifelong ambition goal: Spread as much positivity as possible.
Favourite place visited: North Wales.
Favourite school memory: Year 6 residential trip to Devon.
Favourite meal: Roast dinner.
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Mrs. C. GrovesTeaching Assistant
Mrs. C. Groves
Favourite Quote  Treat others with the kindness you would hope for in return.
Favourite children's book  I loved Enid Blyton books as a child. My favourite book recently is Stone Girl Bone Girl, the story of Mary Anning which I bought and read recently with my children.
Person who inspires you the most  My  parents.
Lifelong ambition/goal  I've achieved it already - I became Mummy to my wonderful twins.
Favourite place visited  Italy.
Favourite memory from school  I enjoyed science and English lessons
Favourite food  Chicken madras - yummy!
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Mrs. S. JinksTeaching Assistant
Mrs. S. Jinks
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Mrs. K. KingTeaching Assistant
Mrs. K. King
Favourite Quote 'Please grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference'
Favourite children's book  Cat in The Hat by Dr Seuss
Person who inspires you the most  My friend Cat
Lifelong ambition/goal  To visit Lake Louise in Canada
Favourite place visited  Jamaica
Favourite memory from school  Playing Anne Boleyn in a play when I was 10
Favourite food  Mushroom risotto
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Mrs. C. LeeTeaching Assistant
Mrs. C. Lee
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Miss. A. MillicanTeaching Assistant
Miss. A. Millican
Favourite Quote: “It may not work out how you think it will, or how you hope it does. But believe me, it will all work out” Ted Lasso
Favourite children's book: The Day the Crayon’s Quit
Person who inspires you the most: Philippa Fawcett: The first woman to achieve the top score in the Cambridge Mathematical Tripos Exam.
Lifelong ambition/goal: To continue to experience things that surprise and inspire me
Favourite place visited: Sitting on the banks of the River Stour in Canterbury, Kent
Favourite memory from school: Mummifying Barbies when studying the Ancient Egyptians
Favourite food: Fresh Seaside Doughnuts
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Miss N. MerryTeaching Assistant & Lunchtime Supervisor
Miss N. Merry
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Mrs. N. PorterTeaching Assistant & Lunchtime Supervisor
Mrs. N. Porter
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Mrs. L. RussellTeaching Assistant
Mrs. L. Russell
Favourite Quote  "Where words fail, music speaks" Hans Christian Andersen
Favourite children's book  As a child, my favourite books were the Sophie stories by Dick King-Smith
Person who inspires you the most  I don't find one particular person inspirational, I get inspiration from people who have overcome challenges in their lives
Lifelong ambition/goal  To be a music therapist
Favourite place visited  Lake Tahoe
Favourite memory from school  Being part of school bands and choirs
Favourite food  Lasagne and chocolate brownies (not together)!
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Mrs. N. RickardsTeaching Assistant
Mrs. N. Rickards
Favourite Quote: Everything happens for a reason; Nothing is impossible Â
Favourite children's book: The Gruffalo
Person who inspires you the most: My brother
Lifelong ambition/goal: To travel the world
Favourite place visited: New Zealand
Favourite memory from school: Being with friends
Favourite food: Anything with Pasta
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Mrs. C. RobertsonTeaching Assistant
Mrs. C. Robertson
Favourite Quote: Enjoy life this is not a rehearsal!
Favourite children's book: Wonder by R J Palacio
Person who inspires you the most: Sir Winston Churchill
Favourite memory from school: School French exchange
Life long ambition: To live a long and happy life
Favourite place visited: New Zealand
Favourite Food: Yorkshire Pudding
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Mrs. N. SextonTeaching Assistant
Mrs. N. Sexton
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Miss. S. TheobaldTeaching Assistant & Lunchtime Supervisor
Miss. S. Theobald
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Mrs. L. YeardsleyTeaching Assistant & Lunchtime Supervisor
Mrs. L. Yeardsley
Favourite Quote  Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, Involve me and I learn.
Benjamin Franklin
Favourite children's book  Enid Blyton Famous Five books.
Person who inspires you the most  My husband, for always believing in me and giving me the confidence to do things when I think I can't.
Lifelong ambition/goal  Go on a world cruise.
Favourite place visited  Saint John in the Caribbean.
Favourite memory from school  My lovely friends.
Favourite food  Roast dinner and chocolate!
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Meet our Koala Klub Wraparound Staff
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Mr. ArcherPE Lead & Koala Klub Lead
Mr. Archer
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Mrs L. Ison-KingKoala Club
Mrs L. Ison-King
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Ms. N. MerryKoala Klub
Ms. N. Merry
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Ms. N. FoggKoala Klub
Ms. N. Fogg
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Miss. S. TheobaldTeaching Assistant & Koala Klub
Miss. S. Theobald