Meet the staff of Parklands School

Mrs. J. Meller

Head Teacher
Mrs. J. Meller

My role in school: Headteacher, Child protection co-ordinator and CPD co-ordinator.

What I like about Parklands: The children, every one of them is special. The staff who are all so dedicated and the parents/carers who support the school so well.

My favourite thing about my job is: Working with such lovely children and...

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Mrs K Callaghan

Deputy Head Teacher
Mrs K Callaghan

Role in school: Deputy Head Teacher, Literacy and Assessment Co-ordinator, Teacher in charge of KS1 Literacy

What I like about Parklands: nobody is ever lonely as everyone has a friend here.

My favourite thing about my job is: being able to enjoy being a child again!!!

In my spare time I: shop, shop,...

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Mrs S Bayford

Teacher
Mrs S Bayford

Role in school: Special needs co-ordinator

What I like about Parklands: The people in it!

My favourite thing about my job is: Being able to do something enjoyable and get paid for doing it.

In my spare time I: Spend time with my friends and family and shop!

My favourite sport is: Horse...

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Mrs K Hill

Teacher
Mrs K Hill

My role in school: RE/PSHE co-ordinator and responsible for the School Environment.

What I like about Parklands: Everyone is so welcoming and friendly.

My favourite thing about my job is: I like my job because every day is different. It is really nice to walk around school and have so many people smile and say...

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Mrs A Etchells

Teacher
Mrs A Etchells

My role in school: Science and P.E co-ordinator and Heathly Eating and Fitness

What I like about Parklands: It is a friendly place to work and there is always something going on!


My favourite thing about my job is: Watching the children grow, learn and develop their characters during their time at Parklands.

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Mrs K Jones

Teacher
Mrs K Jones

Role in school: Early Years Literacy Co-ordinator , Art and Design and Technology co-ordinator

What I like about Parklands: Children, friends, my job-not in any particular order.

My favourite thing about my job is: Teaching art. Finding ways of incorporating art in areas of learning.

In my spare time I:...

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Mrs N Kilarski

Teacher
Mrs N Kilarski

My Role in school: Numeracy co-ordinator

What I like about Parklands: It is a lovely place to be with even lovelier people in it!

My favourite thing about my job is: helping the children learn new things and having lots of fun whilst doing it!

In my spare time I: enjoy spending time with my family,...

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Mrs J Langworthy

Teacher
Mrs J Langworthy

Role in school: ICT Co-ordinator

What I like about Parklands: the super children and the friendliness of the school.

My favourite thing about my job is: being with the children and teaching ICT.

In my spare time I: enjoy being with my family, pottering in my garden and playing Bridge.

My...

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Mrs J Lewis

Teacher
Mrs J Lewis

My role in school is Foundation Stage co-ordinator and Home/School liaison.

What I like about Parklands: The enthusiasm generated by the children in their quest to learn.

My favourite thing about my job is: meeting new families for the first time.

In my spare time I: spend quality time with my own...

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Mrs L Webster

Teacher
Mrs L Webster

Role in school: Nursery teacher

What I like about Parklands: it is small and friendly.

My favourite thing about my job: working with young children and the people I work with.

In my spare time: What spare time! When I get some I go swimming and enjoy diving.

My favourite sport is: swimming...

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Mrs J Springthorpe

Teacher
Mrs J Springthorpe

Role in school : Nursery teacher (Supply)

What I like about Parklands: The lovely friendly atmosphere around school.

My favourite thing about my job is: reading stories to the children.

In my spare time I:go to the gym or walk my dogs.

My favourite sport is: tennis.

My...

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Mrs L Allen

Teaching Assistant
Mrs L Allen

What I like about Parklands: I like being amongst children as they make me laugh.

My favourite thing about my job is: I enjoy creativity within the workplace.

In my spare time I: enjoy walking my dog Molly, spending time with my family and breaks in the campervan.

My favourite sport is: football (Forest...

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Mrs S Allott

Teaching Assistant
Mrs S Allott

What I like about Parklands: It is a busy and happy place to be in with friendly staff and super children.

My favourite thing about my job is: I really enjoy helping and encouraging the children to learn whilst having lots of fun and find it very rewarding to see them reach their goals.

In my spare time I:.like to...

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Miss Torrance

Teaching Assistant
Miss Torrance

What I like about Parklands: the welcoming staff and children.

My favourite thing about my job is: different challenges everyday.

In my spare time I: like reading, spending time with family and friends. I am also studying for a foundation degree in educational support.

My favourite sport is: football.

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Mrs G Davis

Teaching Assistant
Mrs G Davis

What I like about Parklands: The staff are great to work with and the children are so enthusiastic and friendly.

My favourite thing about my job is: that there is lots of variety within each day.

In my spare time I:. Make my own cards and spend time with my family.

My favourite sport is: I do not really...

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Mrs J Pinder

Teaching Assistant
Mrs J Pinder

Non-teaching staff governor and teaching assistant.

What I like about Parklands: Working in such a warm, friendly environment, with lovely children, other members of staff and also parents.

My favourite thing about my job is: Hopefully making a difference to some of the children.

In my spare time I:...

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Mrs S Smith

Teaching Assistant
Mrs S Smith

Role in school: Teaching assistant

What I like about Parklands: it is welcoming and a happy school.

My favourite thing about my job is: being part of childrens education.

In my spare time I: enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

My favourite sport is: swimming.

My...

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Mrs J Bowler

Graduate Teacher Trainee
Mrs J Bowler

What I like about Parklands: Everyday is different; i really enjoy the people I work with. We grow as a team. Parklands staff have supported me through the whole of my training to be a teacher and I can't think of anywhere else I would rather have done my training. The children are great fun and so keen to learn. They make it all worth while.
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Mrs A Baker

Administrator
Mrs A Baker

What I like about Parklands: The friendly children and working with my colleagues

My favourite thing about my job is: Meeting the children and parents and hopefully helping them to settle into school life.

In my spare time I: What spare time!!

My favourite sport is: Football, watching, not playing!!

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Mr M Brown

Caretaker
Mr M Brown

What I like about Parklands: the friendly staff.

My favourite thing about my job is: is only working part time.

In my spare time I: watch soaps and daytime TV.

My favourite sport is: football.

My favourite food is: All day breakfasts.

My favourite colour is: Blue.

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Mrs J Fletcher

Senior Mid-day Supervisor
Mrs J Fletcher

Role in school: Midday Supervisor

What I like about Parklands: It is a happy school

My favourite thing about my job is: To see happy children at lunchtimes

In my spare time I: Like cooking

My favourite sport is: Watching ski jumping

My favourite food is:Curry

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Mrs K Booth

Mid-day Supervisor
Mrs K Booth

Role in school: Midday Supervisor

What I like about Parklands: It is a friendly school

My favourite thing about my job is: Being with the children

In my spare time I: Like to go out with all the family together to the cinema, bowling etc

My favourite sport is: Tennis

My...

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Mrs S Lee

Mid-day Supervisor
Mrs S Lee

Role in school: Midday Dinner Lady

What I like about Parklands: All the staff are friendly.

My favourite thing about my job is: Encouraging the children to try something new and succeeding.

In my spare time I: Like cooking, going for walks and listening to music.

My favourite sport is:...

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Mrs G Rust

Mid-day Supervisor
Mrs G Rust

Role in school: Midday Supervisor

What I like about Parklands: Friendliness of staff, open-plan and open to new ideas.

My favourite thing about my job is: The children

In my spare time I: I love walking, reading, and using a computer, movies and aromotherapy.

My favourite sport is:...

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Mrs N Simpson

Mid-day Supervisor
Mrs N Simpson

What I like about Parklands:The caring and friendly atmosphere.

My favourite thing about my job is: communicating with the pupils and seeing them smile.

In my spare time I: got to motor racing events and walk the dog.

My favourite sport is: swimming.

My favourite food is: chinese.
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Mrs L Tipping

Mid-day Supervisor
Mrs L Tipping

My favourite thing about my job is: seeing the children grow up and being there to help.

In my spare time I: would love to be able to walk in the countryside more and to finish reading The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan.

My favourite sport is: watching my children swim in galas.

My favourite food is:...

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Miss D Williams

Mid-day Supervisor
Miss D Williams

Role in school: Midday Supervisor and cleaner.

What I like about Parklands: The friendly atmosphere.

My favourite thing about my job is: Looking after the children at lunchtime and making sure that they are alright.

In my spare time I: Like to do cross-stitch and do voluntary work in school.

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Mrs C Collinge

Lollipop Lady
Mrs C Collinge

Role in school: Lollipop lady

What I like about Parklands: Staff helpful and friendly.

My favourite thing about my job: is the children.

In my spare time I: like to watch old movies.

My favourite sport is: archery.

My favourite food is: Sunday dinner.

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Miss Leivars

Lunchtime Play Leader
Miss Leivars

What I like about parklands: It is a close family orientated school, any member of staff is happy to help any parent whether it is to do with school or out of school.

My favourite thing about my job is: helping children learn new activities, spending time with different children from different backgrounds and cultures.

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Words of Wisdom from Jean Piaget

The principle goal of education in the schools should be creating men and women who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done