Meet the staff of Parklands School

 

Mrs. L. Allen

Teaching Assistant
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 spending quality time with our grandaughter, Chloe and our new grandson Dylan. walking our dog Molly and breaks in our campervan.
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Mrs. A. Baker

Administrator
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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Mrs. S. Bayford

Teacher
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. Booth

Mid-day Supervisor
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. J. Bowler

Teacher
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. R. Brett

Teacher
Brett

What I like about Parklands: Lovely children

My favourite thing about my job is: seeing children gain confidence and trust.

In my spare time I:.walk the dog, swim and garden.

My favourite sport is: swimming.

My favourite food is: nearly anything I haven\'t had to cook!

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Mr. M. Brown

Caretaker
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. K. Callaghan

Deputy Head Teacher
Callaghan

Role in school: Deputy Head Teacher and Assessment Co-ordinator

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: relax with my family.

My favourite sport is: ...

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Mrs. G. Davis

Teaching Assistant
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:. Go kayaking on the river and spend time with my family.

My favourite sport is: I do not...

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Mrs. A. Etchells

Teacher
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. P. Findlay

Teacher
Findlay

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Mrs. J. Fletcher

Senior Mid-day Supervisor
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. M. Glossop

Teaching Assistant
Glossop

What I like about Parklands: Happy stuff and children

My favourite thing about my job is: having fun every day whilst helping children to learn and develop.

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

My favourite sport is: netball.

My favourite food is: spaghetti and...

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Mrs. G. Golding

Teaching Assistant
Golding

What I like about Parklands: It's such a happy, friendly and supportive environment.

My favourite thing about my job is: no two days are ever the same. I love to see the children happy - it really puts a smile on my face.

In my spare time I; sing in an a-capella chorus and quartet: dress up as a saxon, viking and a...

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Mrs. P. Green

School Cook
Green

What I like about Parklands: everyone is friendly.

My favourite thing about my job is: making sure the children are happy at mealtimes.

In my spare time I:work on my allotment.

My favourite sport is: none

My favourite food is: cheese.

My favourite colour is: blue

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Miss. D. Grivon

Teaching Assistant
Grivon

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Mrs. K. Hill

Teacher
Hill

My role in school: RE/PSHE co-ordinator and responsible for the School Environment.Teacher in charge of KS 1 Literacy.

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...

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Mrs. K. Jones

Early Years Foundation Stage Leader
Jones

Role in school: Early Years Foundation stage Leader, 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
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
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.

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Miss. T. Leivars

Mid-day Supervisor
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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Mrs. J. Meller

Head Teacher
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 . S. Nassau

Lunchtime Play Leader
Nassau

What I like about Parklands: the children.

My favourite thing about my job is: skipping and helping in nursery.

In my spare time I:.dig my allotment, go walking, sailing, bike riding and painting.

My favourite sport is: gymnastics.

My favourite food is: curry.

My favourite...

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Mrs. J. Pinder

Teaching Assistant
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. T. Reddish

Teaching Assistant
Reddish

What I like about Parklands: Its warm and friendly atmosphere.


My favourite thing about my job is: I really enjoy watching the children gain confidence in themselves as their characters develop.


In my spare time I: like to spend time with my family and friends. I am also studying for a Foundation degree...

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Mrs. N. Simpson

Mid-day Supervisor
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. S. Smith

Teaching Assistant
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. L. Tipping

Mid-day Supervisor
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. C. Torrance

Teaching Assistant
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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Miss. D. Williams

Mid-day Supervisor
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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