Team Shrew – Nursery
Our teachers are Miss Woods and Miss Smith
What is your name? Laura Woods
What class do you teach? I teach Team Shrew which is the Nursery class.
How long have you worked at Longtown Primary School? I have worked at Longtown Primary School for 3 years. Before this, I worked at 2 local Carlisle Schools.
What would the children be surprised to find out about you? I have two beautiful little girls who keep me very busy. I love to go dancing, watch a good film, and spend time with my family.
What makes a ‘good’ day at Longtown Primary School? A good day is when everyone is happy and smiling! This means everyone is having fun and feels safe.
What is the best thing about being a teacher? Everyday is different! The children make my days exciting and full of enjoyment.
What wisdom would you pass on to the children in your class? I would pass on to the children in Nursery to always have fun! For the older children, my wisdom would be- Don’t worry about the things you can’t control.
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What is your name? Devan-Rose Smith
What class do you teach? I teach Team Shrew which is the Nursery class.
How long have you worked at Longtown Primary School? This is my second year at Longtown Primary School however this will be my eighth year of teaching.
What would the children be surprised to find out about you? I was born in Germany!
What makes a ‘good’ day at Longtown Primary School? When the day has been full of learning.
What is the best thing about being a teacher? I love learning! Being a teacher means I get to share my knowledge, be part of a team and learn something new every day.
What wisdom would you pass on to the children in your class? Amazing things happen when you try.
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Things to remember:
- PE days Monday. Named PE kits to be kept in school. Kits will be sent home for washing during school holidays.
- Water bottles.
- A healthy snack plus milk and fruit are provided during the day.
- Remember to bring library books into school on a Wednesday.
- Listening to your child read and helping them practice their letter sounds at home will really help them in their learning journey. A little every day goes a long, long way.
Team Hedgehog – Reception
Our teachers are Mrs Hitchen and Miss Fisher
What is your name? Lauren Hitchen
What class do you teach? I teach Team Hedgehog which is the Reception Class.
How long have you worked at Longtown Primary School? This is my 9th year teaching at Longtown Primary School. I have taught in many year groups and have had many different roles at LPS. I have been teaching for 15 years.
What would the children be surprised to find out about you? I have swam with dolphins in Florida and even managed to do the ‘Superman’ trick.
What makes a ‘good’ day at Longtown Primary School? When I walk through the corridor and I can hear the children working hard, laughing with their friends and singing loud and proud in the assembly hall. There are so many factors that make our days ‘good’, our children are passionate, funny, kind and always try their best!
What is the best thing about being a teacher? Making a difference to children. Children are extremely resilient when it comes to learning such a busy curriculum. I love it when the ‘lightbulb’ moment clicks for a child and you can see how proud they are of themselves.
What wisdom would you pass on to the children in your class? All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.
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What is your name? Niamh Fisher
What class do you teach? I teach Reception, our class is called Team Hedgehog.
How long have you worked at Longtown Primary School? I have worked at Longtown Primary School for 4 years.
What would the children be surprised to find out about you? I live in the house that I was born in! My son’s bedroom was my bedroom when I was younger.
What makes a ‘good’ day at Longtown Primary School? When all the children are happy with their friends and learning something new.
What is the best thing about being a teacher? The best thing about teaching is building relationships with children and supporting them in their individual learning journeys.
What wisdom would you pass on to the children in your class? Always be kind, you never know when someone may need your kindness.
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Useful links:
www.phonicsplay.co.uk (Phonics games)
www.topmarks.co.uk (Maths games)
www.spellingshed.com (Spelling games & practise)
www.oxfordowl.co.uk (Reading practice)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zks4kmn (Activities, science and topic)
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