NEWS New leadership team for Parkfield
I am very pleased the positions have been filled from within and have gone to such enthusiastic, talented and well-respected teachers.” Toni said: “I am incredibly excited about my new role as KS2 Phase Leader and the new challenges it brings.
“The children at Parkfield never fail to amaze me with their positive approach to their learning, energy and inspiring ideas. I am passionate that we continue to challenge ourselves and share and learn from the expertise around us. I am very lucky to be working alongside and leading such a team of innovative and inspiring practitioners.” Charlotte’s new role sees her heading up Parkfield’s Early Years sector, leading a team of six teachers and teaching assistants. She said: “It’s a challenging role, but one I relish. I will be working with my department to ensure our children enjoy a smooth transition into our Reception classes and go on to explore their full potential. I am also very much looking forward to working with our parents, carers and the community to develop a closer relationship between them and the school.”
Parkfield, Bournemouth’s only Free School, has appointed a new team of leaders to drive high standards in its primary school.
Charlotte Goodrum is the new Early Years and Foundation Stage (EYFS) Phase Leader. Cass Claxton is the new Key Stage 1 Phase Leader, and Toni Wilcox has been appointed Key Stage 2 Phase Leader. All are currently form teachers at the school in Christchurch Road. Phase Leaders provide day-to-day leadership and management of teachers and support staff in their department, as well as coordinating and leading development of the curriculum.
Ian Golding, interim headteacher of Parkfield, said: “Our new Phase Leaders will ensure consistency of approach in teaching and learning across Parkfield.
“These are key roles in developing the future success of the school and
Cass said: “I have taught in Year 1 and 2 for a number of years so I welcome the challenge to lead the Key Stage and ensure we raise pupil attainment as a team.”
Mrs Claxton also plays hockey for Bournemouth, who were unbeaten all last season and national received a national nomination for team of the year.
She said: “Parkfield is a wonderful learning environment. The pupils come from a wide range of diverse cultures and we are lucky to have specialist teachers from our secondary regularly coming into junior classes to teach their area of expertise.
“On top of that I love my class. They are funny and make me smile every day.”
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Students win places at top acting schools
“It’s showtime!” for a pair of performers from Sunderland College who are raising cash in a bid to follow their dreams of stardom. Talented students Becky Lindsay and Cameron Mair have secured spots at prestigious acting schools and are now organising a variety night to help fund their courses.
Becky successfully auditioned for a place at Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) in London on a three-year degree programme and Cameron will be spending the summer in the capital on a National Youth Theatre (NYT) course.
The aspiring actors were up against thousands of hopefuls all vying for a handful of places on the highly esteemed courses.
Becky, 18, from Tunstall, is hoping to follow in the footsteps of famous ALRA alumni including comedian Miranda Hart, Broadchurch star Sarah Parish, and Hollywood actor Emmanuel Imani, and dreams of working in TV and film.
She said: “There were three rounds of auditions and it was a very competitive process, so it came as a real shock when I found out I had a place on the course. I just sat and cried for a while as I was so overwhelmed.” Meanwhile, Cameron is aiming to raise £1,430 to fund the costs of his course, an intensive acting programme for young people aged 14-22. Once he completes the course, Cameron, 18 from South Hetton, will become a company member of NYT and will have access to casting opportunities and industry-led training and workshops. NYT is a registered charity which is committed to inspiring, nurturing and showcasing exceptional performers, and its world-renowned alumni includes Daniel Craig, Helen Mirren and Colin Firth.
Cameron, one of 5,000 people to apply to the theatre company this year, said: “Due to its prestige, the acting courses offered by NYT are very
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competitive as each course accepts only 30 auditionees per year, so I feel very lucky to be one of them.
“I am thrilled to have achieved a place on the course. It means an incredible amount to me to be given such a unique and amazing opportunity, and I’m very excited for the challenge and to gain an insight into the acting industry.”
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