Meet your new Teachers

Dear Year 6 students.

We know that moving to high school can be scary and we want you to feel happy about becoming part of Earl Mortimer I spy with my little eye… College. This presentation is to help you prepare for joining us in September.

When you join us, you will embark upon a wonderful educational journey, learning new and exciting things. You will take part in many lessons and meet many new faces. We know that many students that come up from primary school can be quite nervous! For this reason here are a few messages from your soon to be teachers, to help you get to know them. How many “interesting We hope that you enjoy reading about your new teachers and facts” or “favourite things” look forward to seeing you soon! do you have in common with your new teachers? The Senior Leadership Team Ms Alison Banner: Principal

Favourite Things

• Animals – we have chickens and How to prepare guinea pigs at home All of the Year 7 students are in • Hotel Chocolat, hot chocolate the same boat for September.

• Watching gossipy soaps like Holby Be confident, EMC is a really City great school and everyone will welcome you! • Sparkly shoes What to expect EMC is a busy, lively school where everyone is encouraged to do their very Facts best.

1. I have worked in schools in South Remember to bring a pen, Africa, New York and Romania pencil, ruler and calculator and to be on time very day. 2. I have two children, Bethan & Oliver Welcome, Year 6 (or should I say the New Year 7!)

I teach Geography in room F34. The world is an incredible, beautiful and chaotic place. Let’s find out together how we got here and what makes it all work.

As an Assistant Principal, I work closely with the Principal on lot of exciting projects for EMC, and you will see me regularly in assemblies too.

INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS Mr Wharam • Colour: Blue • I have lived and worked in many • Animal: It’s a tie between our cat, locations including London, Sydney, Mango, and our Frenchie, Dottie. Assistant Cardiff, Leeds, Birmingham, Newcastle, Principal • Food: yes please. Manchester and Leominster. • Sport: Skiing. • and Being a teacher is my favourite job • Film: Jaws. ever. Before this I have worked as a Teacher of • Thing to do: Sipping cool drinks in the radio presenter, a barman and the guy garden in the sunshine. Geography in the drive-through at Maccies.

RESEARCH Geography is everywhere! I always watch the latest nature programmes on the BBC and read the latest news from around the world to keep up to date. I recommend you do, too. Hello Year 6.

I will have the pleasure of teaching you PE next year. Here at Earl Mortimer College and Sixth Form Centre we promote ‘Sport and Physical Education for All’. Our lessons will engage motivate and inspire you to participate in a wide variety of competitive and non competitive sporting activities, where we look at the different roles including participants, officials and leaders. In my lessons you will further develop your own level of skills, knowledge and understanding through fun, active and enjoyable practical activities! I can’t wait to meet you all in September. In the meantime stay healthy and fit! Mr Maddock INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS Assistant • Colour: Red Principal • I once met Princess Diana at a cricket • Animals: Got a dog, cat & goldfish festival when I was 13. • Food: Roast dinner PE Teacher • I’m one of three brothers who are all • Sport: all of them! secondary PE teachers! • Film: Top Gun & Gladiator • Thing to do: Sports spectator

RESEARCH To get a head start, watch as many different sports as you can and observe how players, officials and leaders carry out their roles and responsibilities effectively. Hello there,

I hope you are well and enjoying the sun. So, my name is Miss Goodman and I am an Assistant Principal at Earl Mortimer College. I have worked at EMC for 7 years now and I absolutely love it! I am an English teacher.

I do not have the pleasure of teaching Year 7 but you will see me around the college making sure your uniform is looking tidy and making sure you are safe. Don’t forget to say ‘HELLO’.

Miss Goodman INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS • Colour: Red and yellow Assistant • I can ski! • Animal: Dog Principal • Food: Trifle • I used to be a Ballroom and Latin • Sport: Formula 1 dancer! • Film: Zombie Land • Thing to do: Walking

RESEARCH Read a book over the summer and write a review – you could even pop this on a post card to us. The Humanities Team Hello Year 6.

I will have the pleasure of teaching you REP next year. Here at Earl Mortimer College we teach you respect and tolerance towards others. Our lessons together will push you to look at the opinion of others and express your own. You will take part in exciting and interesting lessons, where we look at different religious and non-religious views.

In my lessons I like to role play, dress up, have karaoke competitions, dance, debate, get artistic and so much more! I can’t wait to meet you all in September for “REP with Mrs G”. Mrs Gummer INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS Lead Teacher of • Colour: Navy • I was born in Cyprus and lived in • Animal: Dog Religion Ethics Germany until I was twelve. • Food: Roast dinner and • Sport: Rugby • I had a “Ghostbusters and sunflowers” • Philosophy Film: Dirty Dancing themed wedding! • Thing to do: Country walks and family (REP) time. RESEARCH To get a head start, you could learn the names of the main six world religions and their symbol, place of worship, God, followers names and holy book. Hi Year 6!

You may well find me teaching you History or REP (Religion, Ethics and Philosophy) when you arrive in Year 7. I love both these subjects and I hope you will too as they will allow you to explore opinions and also your own ideas. If we can understand where we come from (History) and what we believe and value (REP) then we can make the world a fantastic place!

In my lessons I love class discussions and helping students to reach their own understanding of things by investigating ideas and events. I’m looking forward to Mr Hunt meeting you in September! INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS Teacher of • Colour: Purple • I’m a lover of science fiction, • Animal: Dog Religion Ethics and superheroes and especially ‘Dr Who’. • Food: Chinese Philosophy (REP) • Sport: Quidditch & • I once ate a bowl of fish-fingers and • Film: The Shawshank Redemption History custard to earn a certificate. • Thing to do: Read RESEARCH To get a head start in History you could find out about the Bayeaux tapestry. For REP you could find out how many people you know who are religious, how many people aren’t at all and who hasn’t decided what they believe. Hello Year 6!

I will have the pleasure of teaching you History next year! In History at Earl Mortimer College we like to challenge what you think you know, and give you an idea of where we all come from, and how our country has been formed through battles, ideas and discoveries. You will take part in interesting lessons, and be challenged to think like a historian. Are you up for the challenge?

In my lessons I like to use group decision making games, debates, as well as using historical artefacts to make the past something that you can hold in your hands. Mr Wood INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS • Colour: Red Teacher of • I have travelled around the world, and • Animal: Dog even drove a campervan from Los • Food: Chicken Tikka Masala History Angeles to San Francisco. • Sport: Football • I have two middle names, one of which • Film: The Dark Knight is Ravenhill! • Thing to do: DIY

RESEARCH To get a head start, you could learn about what happened at the Battle of Hastings, who was involved and who won the battle. The Design &Technology Team Hello Year 6! I am looking forward to welcoming you to EMC in order to teach you Music. In Music we get to develop our performance, composition and listening skills. We learn to play a variety of instruments such as samba percussion, keyboard, metallophone and ukulele. We also work in groups to create your own pieces of music and listen to a variety of different musicians to help inspire us! You may also see me visit your lessons in Art, Computing, Food and DT, to see how you are getting on across the Faculty, so keep an eye out!

Mrs De-Sondberg INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS • Colour: Yellow Faculty Leader of • I have visited New York and absolutely • Animal: Dog DT, Art, Music and loved it! • Food: Chilli Con Carne Computing. • Musician: Carrie Underwood • I composed the music I walked down • Song: “Learn to Fly” – Foo Fighters Leader of Music the aisle to when I got married!

RESEARCH To get a head start, have a go at creating your own piece of body percussion music; using claps, taps, clicks, stomps to recreate the sound of percussion. Hello Year 6.

Welcome to Earl Mortimer College – a place that I really hope that you will be happy, confident and fill with lifetime memories. I have taught at this college for a VERY long time and I know that you will form some great friendships and find the teachers to be enthusiastic, helpful and want you to be successful in everything you do. My motto has always been “Be The Best You Can Be!” – you can always do something if you try your best. Never give up!! I hope that you will enjoy your lessons in food and textiles – we try to bring a bit of creativity and fun to our lessons, and try to develop your passion for cooking. Enjoy! Mrs Howells INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS Teacher of • Colour: Blue Food, Textiles, • I was the “Hereford Times Baby of the • Animal: Dog Child Year” in 1974!!!! • Food: Lasagne Development & • Sport: Rugby/Football/Golf Health & Social • I got married in Sri Lanka – I tiny island • Film: Top Gun Care not far from India!! • Thing to do: Country walks RESEARCH To get a head start, you could help to cook a few things at home and learn how to wash up! Hello Year 6. I will have the pleasure of teaching you DT, food and/or textiles from September. At Earl Mortimer College you will learn how to be a designer and we will unlock your creativity . Our lessons together will be both exciting and captivating, you will push yourself and discover the can do attitude that has possibly been bubbling inside. You will be expected to treat each other with respect and have a willingness to accept others opinions in the work rooms. Time flies by in this subject area – we never seem to have enough. So make sure you come in focused and ready for a challenge, and be prepared to get involved in both the theory and practical work. I look forward to meeting you very soon. Mrs Stables (CSS)

Mrs. Stables INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS • Colour: Purple • Animal: Cat • I have grown up with a love of cars. Teacher of • Food: Tapas • Design I enjoy baking– all sorts of cakes, biscuits • Sport: Rugby and pies! • Film: THOR Technology, • I work with clay to produce sculptures Food & Textiles • Thing to do: Walks along the coast of for my home and Garden. Wales and flying a kites with my children. • I love DESIGN

RESEARCH To get a head start, you could learn the names of both wood work and metal work tools in preparation for the workshop and don’t forget I might see you in food &/or textiles – do you know any equipment used in these areas too? Hello Year 6. I will have the pleasure of teaching you ART next year. Here at Earl Mortimer College we teach you a range of key art stills such as accurate drawing, applying tonal shading and painting. You will use a range of different art materials such as paint, pastel and clay creating paintings, drawings, collages, sculptures and photographs. Our lessons together will allow you to explore and be inspired by other artists and cultures from medieval to Aboriginal art. You will take part in exciting and interesting practical lessons, where you will create exciting work individually and in small groups.

FAVOURITE THINGS INTERESTING FACTS • Colour: Green Mr. Edwards • Animal: Birds • I was born and live in Shrewsbury and • Food: Sausages my Grandad was once the goalkeeper for • Sport: Football Lead Teacher of Shrewsbury Town. • Band: Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds • Artist: William Blake Art and Design • I was once followed by the secret police • Film: Taken on a visit to Moscow in Russia. • Thing to do: Reading & watching films

RESEARCH To get a head start, you could practice drawing and shading an object using tonal shading to make it look 3D. You could also look at the work of a famous artist; choose a piece of art by them, research it and say why you like it. Hello Year 6, I am very much looking forward to meeting you at Earl Mortimer College next year. In Computing at Earl Mortimer, we cover a fantastic variety of exciting topics. These include learning how computers work and “think”, exploring the ways in which the Internet helps us to communicate and, of course, how to program your own games! When you join the school in Year 7, you can expect to learn about inspiring people, incredible inventions and innovative technologies. You will even have the chance to program robots towards the end of the year, too. I hope you are as excited to get started as I am!

Mr O’Grady Interesting Facts About Me: Some of My Favourite Things: • Rock and metal music. Lead Teacher of • I came to Earl Mortimer when I was in school! (but it was called • Video games. Computing and The Minster College then...) Computer Science • Movies – especially sci-fi and superhero • In my spare time, I have movies (Star Wars!!). worked as a Reviewer for video • Board games (and Dungeons & Dragons). “Everyone should know how to games for the past 9 years! program a computer because it • Geography! (the other subject I have taught). teaches you how to think.” Steve Jobs, Apple • The colour pink – very exciting!

Research – How can you prepare for Computing at EMC? Head over to Google on your phone or computer at home and search for “Code.org Minecraft Hour of Code”. This is a great activity for learning how to program a computer (and it has an awesome Minecraft theme!) – give it a try and earn a certificate for completing it, too! Hello Year 6.

I shouldn’t be a new face to many of you as I have had the pleasure of visiting your schools over the last two years. I am a Head of House and a Food Teacher at Earl Mortimer College. In Food you will have the opportunity to cook every two weeks, learning about healthy eating and a range of different cooking methods. Food plays a really important role in our lives and helps us stay healthy. In Food lessons we discuss different types of diets from religious to medical, the history of Western food as well as how food effects your sporting performance. Miss Hardy INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS Teacher of Food • Colour: Purple and Nutrition. • I’m training to run a marathon and • Animal: Dog would like to run an ultra race. • Food: Roast dinner Head of House. • Sport: running • My favourite drink is beetroot, carrot • Film: Harry Potter celery and apple juice. • Thing to do: Gardening

RESEARCH To start your education on food, you could research The Eat Well Guide and the different types of food, for example: carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Hello Year 6.

I may be teaching you design and technology next year. At Earl Mortimer College you will develop skills in design drawings and make products using different materials like, wood, metal, plastic, fabric and electronics.

We have some awesome kit at EMC like laser cutters, 3d printers, giant drills, and blow torches which you can learn to use. There is always something interesting going on in the DT workshops form students fixing GoKarts to making gumball machines. We have so much fun in DT so make sure you come along and say Hi! Miss Wilde NLW INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS Teacher of • Colour: Teal • I love to dance especially JIVE. • Animal: Dogs Design • Food: Chocolate Technology • I spent a summer in the USA working on • Film: Avatar the famous American summer camps • Thing to do: Dance and Sew (but not at teaching arts and crafts. the same time!)

RESEARCH So you are one step ahead of the game you could which types of trees hardwoods and softwoods come from. Bonus points when you start if you can say them! Hello Year 6, I am looking forward to helping you with your Design and Technology projects. We have wonderful workshops and lots of different tools, woods, metals and plastics to make your projects come to life! Best wishes, Mr. Moore

INTERESTING FACTS: FAVOURITE THINGS: • Hobby: Fixing radios • Animal: Cats • I backpacked to New Zealand and Mr. Moore • Cars: I like old cars and fixing them visited Hawaii and The Cook • Food: Ice cream! Islands on the way Design and • Television: 'The Repair Shop' Technology • Pastime: Camping with my family and • I used to make items out of gold Technician using my caravan

RESEARCH: • Look at home for a saw and find out what materials it will cut. • If you haven't got a saw find out about two different types of screwdrivers and what type of screw is used for each. • Find out what a 'smart material' can do. The Physical Education Team Hello Year 6.

I will have the pleasure of teaching most of you PE next year. Here at Earl Mortimer College we teach you the key skills and techniques of sport alongside the core values of competing in sport. Our lessons together will push you to challenge yourself and your personal best. You will take part in various sports, activities and competitions across the year.

The sports faculty also run a wide selection of extra-curricular clubs and we hope to welcome a large number of you to these next year! Mr Chadd INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS Subject Leader • Colour: Purple/Blue • I have spent over 25 years in • Animal: Ostrich Physical Leominster schools (as a student and • Food: Chinese Education teacher) • Sport: All (especially cricket and golf) • I own an African grey parrot, two • Film: The Good Dinosaur turtles and 30 fish! • Thing to do: Sport

RESEARCH Take part in the Herefordshire school games competitions emailed out through your primaries. Try to join a sports club when everything is back up and running! Hello Year 6, When you arrive at Earl Mortimer College, you will experience PE and sport in a variety of different ways. You will experience different PE teachers and different groups for the first half term so that we all get to know you really well. Once you have settled in, you will find you are in a PE group of people very similar to you, which is going to make PE really fun!!

We pride ourselves on tailoring our lessons to suit the group we have in front of us, so you can guarantee you will enjoy yourself!

We dedicate a lot of after school time to running clubs and fixtures and we would love to see you there in September. Miss Parton Interesting facts: Things I enjoy: • I used to play the Clarinet • Playing netball Teacher of • Socialising with friends and PE • If I hadn’t been a PE Teacher I would have family liked to be a Paramedic • Painting my nails

Research: To get prepared for life at EMC in the sports department it would be great for you to learn some basic rules of a variety of games and activities for example netball, badminton, football and volleyball etc. Hello Year 6. I will have the pleasure of teaching you PE & Skills for Life next year. In PE you will be taught Team Building, Invasion Games, Net and Wall Activities, Gymnastics, Dance, Athletics and Striking & Fielding Activities. We also have many extra-curricular activities for you to try and many different sports teams to join that compete in Herefordshire school competitions. Lessons will be fun and engaging with you always being encouraged to be the ‘best you can be’. I’m really looking forward to meeting you all.

Mr Bescoby INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS Teacher of • I have worked at Earl Mortimer College • Colour: Blue since September 2007. • Animals: Sea Creatures PE & Skills 4 • Food: Tapas & Paella Life • I completed the 5 peaks challenge in • Sport: All of Them 2009. Climbing the highest peaks in • Film: The ‘Goonies’ Head of House England, Wales, Scotland, Northern • Thing to do: Mountain Biking & and Southern Ireland inside 48 hours Snorkelling

RESEARCH In preparation for September please stay active over the summer holidays. You should be doing 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise each day. Walk, Run, Play Games, Cycle or try Online Fitness Classes. The Science Team Hello Year 6. Here at Earl Mortimer College we will explore many of the amazing things we see (and cannot see) in the world around us. We will also begin to understand the incredible achievements of scientists such as Marie Curie, Isaac Newton and many more. This will include incredible scientific experiments from building rockets to dissecting organs. Our lessons are most engaging when you bring your questions about world for us to answer, so get thinking!

Interesting facts Favourite things: Mr Langley • I have walked The Great Divide in • Colour: Vantablack Science Canada • Animal: Heterocephalus glaber Faculty • Sport: Rugby Coordinator • I have lived and worked in Australia • Films Genre: Sci-fi • Thing to do: Long distance treks Research We have 4 classes named after famous scientist, Newton, Galileo, Curie and Pasteur. Can you name their key discoveries? Hello Year 6.

I hope you are feeling excited about your new start here at EMC. You will have three lessons of Science a week and if you are lucky you might be taught by me! 

In Science, you will be encouraged to question the world around you and devise experiments to help answer some of these questions. There will be lots of new and exciting equipment for you to explore, so roll on September!

Mrs Perkins INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS Teacher of • Colour: Yellow and Navy SCIENCE • I am the youngest of seven, I have • Animal: Dogs (but also frogs) three brothers and three sisters. • Food: Pasta (LOVE IT!) • Sport: Netball/Athletics • I once won a competition on a BBC • Film: Beauty and the Beast Breakfast TV show, sadly it was only a • Thing to do: Walking my dog (Doug) t-shirt!

RESEARCH To get a head start, you could research the following questions: 1. What is a cell? 2. What is the difference between a solid, liquid and a gas? 3. How many different types of energy store can you name? Hello Year 6. I will have the pleasure of teaching you Science next year. Here at Earl Mortimer College we teach you about scientific ideas on lots of different topics from animals to space, and everything in between. We teach you how to investigate scientific ideas and carry out experiments safely, in my classroom everyone is a scientist!

In my lessons I use lots of props to demonstration and explain scientific ideas. You will get the chance to take part in practical investigations and use lots of new exciting scientific equipment. I like to use quizzes and group work in my lessons and encourage active participation. I look forward to meeting you all in September. Dr Day-Jones INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS • I lived and worked in Chile for several years • Colour: Purple Teacher of helping to discover hundreds of planets • Animal: Cats and alpacas. outside of our solar system. • Food: Cake Science • I was on the TV quiz show University • Sport: Martial arts Challenge, representing my University three • Film: Any Studio Ghibli films times and getting to the quarter finals of • Thing to do: Walking, crafting, watching the competition. films. RESEARCH There are lots of things you could do to get your science knowledge kick started. You could get out in nature and see if you can learn about some of the plants and animals in your local habitat, or if you are up late enough, see if you can spot and research any of the things you can see in the night sky. You could even take on a CREST award! The Maths Team Hello Year 6.

I have the great privilege of leading and teaching within the Maths faculty here at EMC. You will get to meet a fantastic team who will do everything they can to help and support you with your Maths work – I hope you really enjoy the lessons!

Your work may not always be easy, but the most important thing you can learn is how to motivate yourself and keep going when things get tough. This is one of the defining skills of growing up and will help you so much in your future. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Mr Marrett INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS Head of • I have a recorded album on Spotify • Colour: Teal Maths/Maths • Animal: Fox Faculty • I can speak Portuguese (Brazilian) • Food: Picanha Steak Coordinator • Sport: Skateboarding • I am a foster parent • Film: About Time - never cried so much! • Thing to do: Read

RESEARCH Timestables and basic multiplication and division! The better you know your basic calculations, the quicker you will be able to do your maths work, and the more you will progress. Hello Year 6.

In your Maths lessons, you will enjoy a variety of learning opportunities. We use interactive quizzes, bingo, and treasure hunts to name a few.

Personally, I encourage use of colour and I like to bring a creative element to my lessons.

Mrs. Moczulski INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS Assistant Maths • Spending time with my son and Faculty Leader • I was born in America but moved to daughter England 30 years ago! Maths • Gardening KS3 and Numeracy • I have a very naughty Red Labrador. Coordinator • Travelling

RESEARCH To be at the top of your game: Are you quicker than a calculator at your multiplications (times tables) up to 12 x 12? And their respective divisions? Hello Year 6,

I will have the pleasure of teaching some of you Mathematics next year and will also be Head of House for some of you. Our Mathematics lessons will involve many different areas of Mathematics and will include various interactive and engaging activities, allowing you to work independently and also with your peers. We will also focus on problem solving tasks which will help you to become a fantastic and confident Mathematician!

Mr Murphy INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS • I was born in Wales and lived there for • Colour: Red Head of House 34 years. • Animal: Dog and Teacher of • Food: Italian Mathematics • I used to sing in many Choirs when I • Sport: Football was younger and had a solo part in one • Film: Back to the Future Trilogy song which was recorded on a CD. • Thing to do: Spending time with my children RESEARCH AND PREPARATION • To get a head start, make sure you are confident with your multiplication tables and division. • “The best way to learn Mathematics is to do Mathematics!” Do some practice over the Summer Holidays. • Research some famous Mathematicians and tell your teacher all about your findings in September! Hello Year 6.

I will have the pleasure of teaching you Maths next year. Here at Earl Mortimer College we teach you using a broad range of activities and focus on deep understanding, you will become inquisitive & questioning of your world. Maths enables inquiry, broadens horizons and opens doors: your Maths matters. At EMC, your time in Maths is planned and delivered so that all students can be Involved, Improving and Inspired, whilst developing problem-solving skills, building Mr Howl independence and learning how to use representations to build mathematical Teacher of Maths networks. You will enjoy becoming eloquent mathematicians.

INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS • Colour: Navarra Blue • I travelled by motorbike through Europe including Switzerland, • Animal: Dog - Dachshund Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Hungary, Slovakia, • Food: Chick Pea Curry Czech Republic, Poland, Germany & Belgium. • Sport: Cross Fit • Film: A Star is Born • I have two grown up children who are training to become Doctors. • Thing to do: Exercise

RESEARCH To get a head start, you could learn your times tables fluently and recognise square numbers. Get yourself organised with some clear and tidy work space at home so you can practice your school work. Hi Year 6, I will have the pleasure of teaching you Maths and Skills For Life when you start your journey here at EMC. I could be teaching you two subjects next year. If you are really lucky you might have me for both Maths and S4L (there's no escape ).

My biggest ask is don’t be afraid to make mistakes, it’s how we learn. If you don’t know something ask, the chance is someone else has the same question. It’s what I'm here for.

Looking forward to meeting you all soon! Mrs. Jones: INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS Teacher of • I trained to teach PE – so anything • Colour: Purple Maths sports related I love to chat about. • Animal: Dog and • Food: Steak and Chocolate (obviously Skills for Life • My dog has raced at Crufts in a not at the same time ) (S4L) competition called Flyball. • Sport: Netball (play) Watch: Football • Thing to do: Country walks

RESEARCH Practice your timetables – challenge yourself to see how quickly you can answer them. Hello Year 6.

As a Learning Mentor, I will be helping out in Maths lessons; taking out small groups for extra support or extension; and doing maths intervention sessions outside of lessons. I also co-run the STEM Club (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) with Dr Day- Jones from Science. In my sessions you can expect to see lots of team games, practical activities that get you on your feet and making things, and a lot of references to pop culture and video games when looking at concepts in Maths - it appears in more places than you might think, and I can’t wait to delve into them with you: both real and fictional! Mr O’Grady INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS Learning Mentor • Colour: Turquoise for • I have played Pokémon since I was 5, • Animal: Turtle competing in national tournaments! • Food: Pizza Mathematics • Sport: Archery • I was a student at Earl Mortimer • Film: Pokémon : The First Movie (1998) College myself, from 2009 to 2014! • Thing to do: Play drums (loudly!)

RESEARCH There’s a very special sequence of numbers that goes like this: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, … Can you figure out how to find the next number in the sequence? BONUS: What is the sequence called? The English and MFL Team Hola, Bonjour & Guten Tag, year 6! When joining us in MFL [that’s Modern Foreign Languages] at EMC, you will learn two languages: some of you will have French and Spanish, others will have German and French. French & Spanish is taught by Madame Witty and German by me, Frau Joules.

Our Language lessons have elements of speaking, listening, writing and reading and that can be a bit scary to start with. You will also find that you may be better at some parts of the language than others, and that is OK. The important bit is to try your best – whatever your ability! We are there to help you and make languages fun to learn! 

Frau Joules INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS • I am German. • Colour: I really like red and blue. MFL Co- • I like to laugh. • Animal: We have two lovely cats. ordinator • I love murder mysteries. • Food: Broad beans are yummy! Teacher of • I am loud! • Music: I like 80s & 90s Pop. German & French • I like to sing. • Film: ‘Pitch Perfect’ makes me sing and laugh. • I am fairly extrovert. • Thing to do: Walking is fun in my area.

GET READY: Log onto www.linguascope.com ; the username is ‘mortimer’ and the password is ‘Supertoll!’ – be sure to use the capital S and the exclamation mark!. Go and explore the Beginner site in French, German or Spanish.  Hello Year 6,

I will have the pleasure of teaching you English next year. You will learn a variety of skills, when being taught English, that will help you in all areas of the curriculum and also in later life. You will be able to improve upon your creative writing, debating and drama skills, whilst reading many thought-provoking, humorous and entertaining texts. Together, we will become more tolerant and accepting citizens, due to the literature we will read, the activities we will undertake and the discussions we will have. I will endeavour to make your lessons fun and memorable, whilst also pushing you to get the best grade possible. Mr. Quigley INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS Teacher of • Band: Radiohead • English and • I am (sort of) related to Bruce Animal: Dog (Does my child count?) • Food: Anything that is edible, even Gifted and Springsteen (ask your parents!) Talented sprouts! • When in South Africa, I got ambushed • Sport: Football (Watching, not playing – Coordinator by a troop of baboons, and lived to tell there is a reason why I do not teach P.E.) (ENG) the tale! • Film: Fight Club RESEARCH To get a head start, you could: write a creative story, read a plethora of books, find out what the word plethora means, research William Shakespeare and write, and act out, your own Shakespearean play. Hello Year 6,

I am one of the English teachers at E.M.C. and I am looking forward to teaching some of you next year.

We will be covering a wide range of work in our lessons, as well as making regular use of our fantastic library and drama studio.

Enjoy your summer – see you in September!

Mrs Price FUN FACT FAVOURITE THINGS (a.k.a. Mrs P) I can do a • Cheese (any type of cheese) • Cheesy jokes (the cheesier, the better) BRILLIANT • Stationery (preferably pastel coloured) Teacher of impression • My dog (Coco Montana Selena Gomez) of a cockerel! • Reading (predictable!) English • The beach (the best place to read) SUMMER HOLIDAY PROJECT Who are you? Create a fact file telling me all the important information I need to know. For example, what are your favourite things? You can present your fact file in a format of your choice – be creative! Hi Year 6.

I have the pleasure of teaching English here at Earl Mortimer College and I look forward to meeting you all in Year 7. In English, we teach you a huge variety of topics that are designed to help you improve your reading and writing skills.

In my lessons I like to explore a topic with visual resources and regular quizzes. I love to read books with a class and always enjoy a discussion about writers and their characters.

INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS Mr Shill • Colour: Green • I love travelling and have visited many • Animal: Dog Teacher of different countries when I was younger. • Food: Curry • Sport: Cycling English • I enjoy tinkering with old cars and • Film: Surf’s Up often have a retro project on the go! • Thing to do: Dog walking

RESEARCH To get prepared for English at EMC, try reading as much as possible! I would suggest books by Roald Dahl, Michael Morpurgo and Louis Sachar! If you want to challenge yourself, try completing some research about popular plays by William Shakespeare. Hello Year 6! I am part of the English Department here at Earl Mortimer College. I am lucky to be teaching English to TWO Year 7 classes next year. This is a very special time for me as I have recently qualified as a teacher and can’t wait to get started!

Over your time at Earl Mortimer college, you will be studying a vast range of books, plays, non-fiction texts ranging from Shakespeare to Bill’s New Frock! You’ll have the chance to enter lots of writing competitions and will have every opportunity to express your opinions on some BIG topics; including global warming and racism.

I’m looking forward to meeting you all! See you very soon.

INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS Miss Stanik • Colour: Teal • I love to travel – over the past year, • Animal: Dog Teacher of I’ve explored most of Europe! • Food: Dominoes Pizza! English • Sport: Cricket • I attended EMC myself when I was your • Film: Aristocats age! • Thing to do: Going to concerts

RESEARCH Imagine you are heading to a Desert Island. There’s no WiFi, comfy beds or even a washing machine! Pick FIVE items that you want to take with you and be prepared to justify your reasons! Dear Year 6. I am looking forward to meeting you in the library at EMC in September. During your first week at EMC I will close the Library to other year groups so that I can get you used to the way the library works. I will also be seeing you for your library lessons and will be monitoring your progress on Accelerated Reader as well as being there to recommend and check out books from the library.

Interesting Fact Favourite Things Miss Ridd . Colour : Green Although I no longer eat meat, . Animals : Dogs and cats I once ate crocodile and really . Food : Lobster Librarian and enjoyed it. . Film : One flew over the cuckoo nest administrator of . Activities : Cooking, walking, investigating historical sites and Accelerated reading. Reader

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Read as much as possible over the holidays. You can take quizzes on the books that you have read when you get to us and I will give Credits to anyone who gets a score of 80% + The Xlr8 Team Hello Year 6.

WELCOME TO EMC!

I’m really looking forward to meeting you all. My main job is to make sure that anyone who needs extra support gets the help they need. We have a fabulous team of Learning Support Assistants who will try to support. I also look forward to teaching some of you REP or English.

Mrs Common INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS SENCO • I have a twin sister! (Yes we really do • Colour: Blue Teacher of look alike!) • Animal: Cats and puffins! English and • Food: Steak and chips Religion Ethics • I have lived in Germany and Hong Kong • Sport: Tennis and • Film: Dirty Dancing • Philosophy I have a black cat called Smokey • Thing to do: I LOVE reading and Robinson (REP) listening to music. XLR8 –LEARNING SUPPORT You will find us on the top floor. We are available to help you with reading, spelling, homework, numeracy, behavior and social skills. PLEASE DO NOT BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP IF YOU NEED IT Hello Year 6.

I will have the pleasure of supporting you in English and science next year. Here at Earl Mortimer College we support you at gaining independence, confidence and resilience whilst learning. We run a lunchtime club in Xlr8 each day, where you are able to come and play board games, make new friends and are able to complete homework with the support from an LSA. We also run a homework club in Xlr8 after school from 3:05 – 3:30pm where we can support you in completing homework in a quiet working environment.

Miss Beddoes INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS Learning Support • I went to work in Borneo for a month • Colour: Purple Assistant in over the summer holidays. • Animal: Rabbit English and • I have a pet tarantula called Jamie, a • Food: Chicken tikka masala Science Burmese python called Bernie and a • Sport: Rugby leopard tortoise called Charlie. • Film: Paddington • Thing to do: Running

XLR8 –LEARNING SUPPORT We are available to help you with reading, spelling, homework, numeracy, behavior and social skills. There is always someone available to help you. Hello Year 6!

I am looking forward to working with you, as a student at Earl Mortimer College!

Respect and kindness towards each other are important to me – we all deserve this! I will enjoy supporting you to develop your skills and to build new ones!

My Favourite things:.. Miss Mckenzie  Animal: Cat.  Food: Thai stir fry. My Interests... XlR8 Learning  Colour: Purple.  Walking in the countryside. Support Assistant  Nature: Waterfalls.  Gardening.  Book: The Boy, The Mole, The  Drawing Link: Humanities. Fox and The Horse.  Reading. Hello Year 6.

I will have the pleasure of supporting you in some of your lessons next year. Here at Earl Mortimer College we want you to feel part of our school community. We will support you to become a valued and proud member of our school. Myself and many of the Learning Support Assistants and Teachers will be there for you if you have any worries, problems or you just want to have a chat. I will be around at lunchtime to help you with any worries you have about getting food from the school canteen or where to sit if you don’t know anyone – there will always be a smiling face ready to help through this year! Looking forward to meeting you all in September! Mrs Hanson

Learning Support INTERESTING FACTS FAVOURITE THINGS Assistant • I was born in Newcastle Upon Tyne and • Colour: Pink • Social & emotional moved to Hereford with parents when I was Food: Roast dinner 12. • Sport: Eventing support • As a child I very privileged to ride show • Film: Mamma Mia Behaviour support ponies for Sir John Betjeman – Poet • Thing to do: Spend time on my husband’s Lunchtime Laureate. farm, ride, play with my terriers – Scrumpy supervisor and Harry

Some Helpful Hints for your first day at EMC: Always eat some breakfast, even if you feel nervous. It’s a long time until lunch. If you can, find a friend to walk with on your first day. Things won’t seem so daunting if you can go with someone. When you are given your timetable, make at least three copies: one for your bag, one for your pocket and a spare for home.