Staff

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

1 year

What makes you happy?

Reading a good text book, watching my own children play sport and eating Thai food!

Why are you doing your job?

I have the privilege of being able to lead a great school where the staff are highly motivated and passionate about what we are offering. Best of all I love spending time with the children, on the shopfloor, seeing them laugh and learn. Every child should have the fondest memories of their childhood and education.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

17 years

What makes you happy?

Happy children, time with my family and horses

Why are you doing your job?

I love working with children, seeing them grow and flourish during their time here.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

I am new

What makes you happy?

The theatre, musicals and any form of sport, playing or watching.

Why are you doing your job?

Educating children and seeing them develop and grow has always been my passion. I love the challenge of every day being new.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

10 years

What makes you happy?

80’s pop music, singing and nights out with friends

Why are you doing your job?

I love watching children progress, develop, grow and conquer, turning into happy, confident young adults

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

11 years

What makes you happy?

My children and family, sea air and a new handbag

Why are you doing your job?

I want to change the world in my own little way!

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

14 years

What makes you happy?

Reading for pleasure and seeing the change we can make to a child’s life. I am a passionate Everton supporter!

Why are you doing your job?

To make a difference i the world

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

Since 1st September!

What makes you happy?

Feeling I have done my best, being out in the woods and painting

Why are you doing your job?

I love children: getting to know them and finding out their individual likes and dislikes. I enjoy watching them grow in confidence.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

28 years

What makes you happy?

Good relationships with family and work colleagues

Why are you doing your job?

I enjoy working with children and watching them grow in confidence and gain knowledge. I enjoy building relationships with parents and children within a clam, relaxed environment.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

5 years

What makes you happy?

Seeing children happy and helping them achieve their dreams

Why are you doing your job?

I enjoy making a difference and helping children to reach their full potential

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

6 years

What makes you happy?

Sunshine, my children and running

Why are you doing your job?

I love working with the children and seeing them smile and laugh. I also work with amazing people.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

3 years

What makes you happy?

Chocolate, making people laugh and having a lot of fun

Why are you doing your job?

I love seeing children happy and keen to learn. Making a difference and building confidence in young children makes me smile.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

4 years

What makes you happy?

My family, running and a G&T!

Why are you doing your job?

I love watching the children grown and develop and those WOW moments make me smile was well as cry.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

7 months

What makes you happy?

My family and fitness

Why are you doing your job?

I love to watch the progression of the children

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

14 years

What makes you happy?

Working with Mrs Thompson

Why are you doing your job?

I enjoy watching the children grown and develop as well as having fun.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

I am new

What makes you happy?

I enjoy spending time with friends and family, music, travelling and chocolate

Why are you doing your job?

I enjoy working with young children and helping them progress on their learning journey

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

I am new

What makes you happy?

Most things as I believe happiness is a choice

Why are you doing your job?

My aim is to create a growth mindset in each child and enable them to have a ‘can do’ attitude.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

11 years

What makes you happy?

Smiley faces and being part of a supportive team of colleagues

Why are you doing your job?

I enjoy making a difference and he;ping young children

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

10 years

What makes you happy?

I want to make children believe in themselves and be the best they can be

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

A day!

What makes you happy?

My son, travelling and new carpets!

Why are you doing your job?

I love working with children, seeing them smile and getting excited about their learning.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

12 years

What makes you happy?

Happy, smiley faces and gardening

Why are you doing your job?

I absolutely love working with children, watching them progress and blossom under our care

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

2 years

What makes you happy?

Smiley faces and the sound of giggling

Why are you doing your job?

I enjoy making a difference and putting the fun into fiundamentals

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

1 year

What makes you happy?

Friends, family, new shoes and unicorns!

Why are you doing your job?

For the children, because they deserve an incredible education

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

6 years

What makes you happy?

Sunshine, family and doing things to the best of my ability

Why are you doing your job?

Its all about that feeling you get when a child has a ‘light bulb’ moment in front of you!

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

I’m new!

What makes you happy?

Being surrounded by laughter

Why are you doing your job?

I enjoy seeing children make fantastic progress whether thats coming into school with no tears or passing their exams.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

7 years

What makes you happy?

My family and sleep

Why are you doing your job?

I like children and enjoy working with them especially the love and laughter they bring. Every day is different.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

9 years

What makes you happy?

Family time and watching my boys be the best they can be.

Why are you doing your job?

I like the people I work with and still get a buzz when a child grasps a new concept. The job is different everyday and you can make a huge difference to young people.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

Since 4th June 2018!

What makes you happy?

Family and friends especially when sharing a good bar of chocolate!

Why are you doing your job?

Convincing children that everyone can do Maths, that it can be fun and recreational as well as a necessary life skill.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

3 years

What makes you happy?

Having fun with the pupils and enjoying the lessons as much as they do. There’s nothing better than leaving a lesson feeling inspired by the pupils’ brilliance.

Why are you doing your job?

Because I have so much fun and I get paid for having fun!

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

6 years

What makes you happy?

Riding motorcycles

Why are you doing your job?

I enjoy sharing my knowledge with young people and staff

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

2.5 years

What makes you happy?

Doggies, decaff’ and being barefoot (not necessarily all at the same time)

Why are you doing your job?

I want children to share in the joy of making things.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

1 year

What makes you happy?

Being with my family, photography and travelling the world

Why are you doing your job?

I enjoy teaching science, stimulating enthusiastic young minds and being part of a friendly, dynamic school community

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

10 years

What makes you happy?

My family and travelling to new places

Why are you doing your job?

I enjoy inspiring young minds.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

5 years

What makes you happy?

Spending time with friends and family, learning new things and having things to look forward to.

Why are you doing your job?

I enjoy seeing the children flourish and develop their passions. I love that I get to be creative and imaginative in my role and sometimes, I even get to dress up!

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

5 years

What makes you happy?

My family, sea, sky, France, french food and wine

Why are you doing your job?

It’s the best job in the world!

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

2 years

What makes you happy?

My family, good weather, sport and holidays

Why are you doing your job?

I enjoy seeing first hand, children smile and improve their skills on and off the sports field.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

15 years

What makes you happy?

I love working with children and looking after them

Why are you doing your job?

To help children discover themselves, their skills and strengths

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

21 years

What makes you happy?

Swimming, football and any physical activity

Why are you doing your job?

I enjoy using my humour to enable children to see the light! Especially in Maths

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

30 years

What makes you happy?

I’m happiest in the classroom with the children, and they’re engaged, learning and happy.

Why are you doing your job?

It excites me to be the enabler who imparts the skills and knowledge that I am passionate about. I love to see the children’s sense of achievement.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

8 years

What makes you happy?

Sunshine, feeling loved and sharing.

Why are you doing your job?

My passion for music and sharing this with children, enabling them to get the buzz from performing.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

13 years

What makes you happy?

Hockey, my children, paddle boarding, holidays and trainers! Fran recently won a Bronze medal as part of the England Hockey team.

Why are you doing your job?

I enjoy teaching and transferring all I have learnt on the hockey field to young people.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

2 years

What makes you happy?

Dancing like no one is watching

Why are you doing your job?

I enjoy helping others achieve in the performing arts, especially the things they never thought they could achieve

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

15 years

What makes you happy?

Food, fizz and my family

Why are you doing  your job?

I can make a difference working with children on a 1:1 basis and although sometimes it takes a while, it is worth the wait.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

3 years

What makes you happy?

I enjoy creative work with children through the performing arts, music as well as helping dyslexic children to learn.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

5 years

What makes you happy?

My family and dog

Why are you doing your job?

I enjoy encouraging children to reach their full potential and keeping myself young.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

18 months

What makes you happy?

Laughter, friends and family and of course, my dog!

Why are you doing your job?

I thoroughly enjoy seeing children achieving after I have helped them access their learning within the classroom

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

2 years (Parent for 19 years!)

What makes you happy?

Cheese and chocolate as well as spending time with my family.

Why are you doing your job?

I enjoy being able to make a difference and I really enjoy being part of a dynamic team.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

5 months

What makes you happy?

Laughing over a Gin and Tonic with friends

Why are you doing your job?

I enjoy helping and motivating children to be the best they can be and being a positive role model.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

2 years

What makes you happy?

Going out running. I have been running for over 20 years!

Why are you doing your job?

I have always loved working with numbers and once I started working in finance for a major wine distributor, I never looked back!

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

6 years

What makes you happy?

Childhood memories

Why are you doing your job?

That’s the million dollar question. I am known as Google – I am the ‘Jack of all trades!’

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

6 months

What makes you happy?

Finishing a job well and receiving praise.

Why are you doing your job?

Everyday is different and throws up all sorts of things. School’s are busy places.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

1 year

What makes you happy?

Music, art and books

Why are you doing your job?

I enjoy helping people and I love working locally

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

2 years

What makes you happy?

Discovery, innovation, creativity and custard!

Why are you doing your job?

I enjoy making a difference in small ways and encouraging life long learning

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

9 months

What makes you happy?

I am happiest outside with my boys, in jeans and flat shoes!

Why are you doing your job?

I feel incredibly blessed to be using my skills in a school we as a family love and hopefully, making a difference

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

Since February on Maternity cover

What makes you happy?

Time with my family

Why are you doing your job?

I enjoy welcoming new people into Pennthorpe and working with some fabulous people.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

1 year

What makes you happy?

Fish and chip Fridays!

Why are you doing your job?

I enjoy making systems work so everyone can do their job!

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

8 months

What makes you happy?

Family, friends and sunshine. Anything to do with The Lord of the Rings!

Why are you doing your job?

I try to make a difference to each child and ensure they are happy after school. I love working with the staff too.

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

1 year

What makes you happy?

Making others smile and be happy

Why are you doing your job?

I enjoying furthering my knowledge whilst working in a special environment

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

12 years

What makes you happy?

I enjoy reading and talking. I love talking…. but not pubic speaking!

Why are you doing your job?

I enjoy working as part of a team, meeting new people and making things happen. Everyday is different!

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

3 years

What makes you happy?

Being outside

Why are you doing your job?

I like to keep myself busy and enjoy doing the many projects we have happening at Pennthorpe

How long have you been at Pennthorpe?

Since the mid 1980’s

What makes you happy?

Being with pleasant people in a pleasant atmosphere

Why are you doing your job?

Getting things done gives me great pleasure