Head Teacher:
My Name is Mr Aleksander Szwagrzak
I have worked at St Mary’s since September 2014
Within the school my role is Head Teacher
When I am not in school I like Scouting, walking my dogs, watching Rugby and riding motorcycles of which I have several. I enjoy long distance journeys best and have travelled right down through all of France and then along the Pyrenees to northern Spain. riding to Morroco is also on the agenda!
I am delighted to have joined such a hard working and truly dedicated team as the staff at St Mary’s School. I have over 30 years experiance in primary education with headship in 2 previous schools in Buckinghamshire and 4 years of experience as a senior school improvement manager for the county and an Ofsted inspector.
I was delighted when this opportunity came up to be able to step back into the real job of working with children developing the school for both pupils and staff to achieve the very best outcomes possible.
Reception Class Teachers:
My Name is Mrs Abbi Appleby
I have worked at St Mary’s since September 2015
Within the school my role is Reception Class Teacher
When I am not in school I
My favourite thing about working at St Mary’s is
Mrs RE McCarron
I have worked at St Mary’s since
Within the school my role is Teaching Assistant/HLTA
When I am not in school
My favourite thing about working at St Mary’s is
Year 1 Class Teacher:
My Name is Miss Way
I have worked at St Mary’s since September 2003
Within the school my role is Year 1 Class teacher and Numeracy and Welsh co-ordinator
When I am not in school I enjoy spending time with family and friends, cooking, listening to music and being outdoors
My favourite thing about working at St Mary’s is being able to teach such wonderful pupils who are well-behaved and really love to learn
Year 2 Class Teacher:
My Name is Miss Rogers
I have worked at St Mary’s since 2013
Within the school my role is Year 2 Class Teacher and interim Foundation Phase Leader and school PE co-ordinator. She currently runs the school netball club and has seen the children grow both in their skills and ability.
When I am not in school I enjoy playing netball
My favourite thing about working at St Mary’s is
Year 3 Class Teacher and Deputy Head:
My Name is Mr Vivian Evans
I have worked at St Mary’s since 2010
Within the school my role is Year 6 Class Teacher – Year 3 from September 2015 and Deputy Head Teacher. The ICT and KS2 co-ordinator as well as being the teacher who is in charge of developing Forest Schools and helping organise the athletics club.
When I am not in school I enjoy sport and try to find the time to go for a run as often as possible. I’ve also competed with some of the parents in running events
Year 4 Class Teacher:
My name is Miss Rhiannon Reece
I have worked at St Mary’s since September 2015
Within the school my role is year 4 class teacher
When I am not in school I enjoy
Year 5 Class Teacher:
My Name is Jo Williams
I have worked at St Mary’s since September 2014
Within the school my role is Year 5 Class Teacher
When I am not in school I Spend as much time as I can outside experimenting with different photographic subjects. I love spending time with my family and dogs and traveling to new and exciting places.
My favourite thing about working at St Mary’s is there is never a dull moment, every day is different, filled with fun, laughter and happiness from both children and staff
Year 6 Class Teacher:
My Name is Charlotte Smith
I have worked at St Mary’s since 2003
Within the school my role is Year 6 Class Teacher from September 2015. Additional Learning Needs Coordinator (ALNCo) Science, S.E.A.L., Art and DT coordinator. I am also recently trained to be one of the school’s Fire Wardens.
When I am not in school I enjoy crafting and going to the gym. I have been dancing since I was young but recently I enjoy zumba at the moment. I’ll try any craft and even impressed the pupils by trying to teach myself to knit!
My favourite thing about working at St Mary’s is the pupils. Every class has its own unique character and I am always entertained, challenged and amused by them all. I have to add my second favourite thing has to be a good old ‘school trip’, I loved them when I was a pupil and I still thoroughly enjoy a day out getting to see a different side to my pupils.
Mrs Nataline Bennett-Coleman
I have worked at St Mary’s since 2010
Within the school my role is HLTA and Qualified teacher , teaching read write inc across the school . I have been a qualified teacher since 1992
When not in school I enjoy visiting new places, walking the dog and working towards my next karate belt!
My favourite thing about working at St Mary’s is
Mrs EA Tyson
I have worked at St Mary’s since
Within the school my role is HLTA and Qualified teacher, PPA cover teacher in FP and Yr3.
When I am not in school I
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Part-Time Class Cover Teacher
My Name is Mrs Tessa Szwagrzak
I have worked at St Mary’s since September 2014
Within the school my role is Part time cover Teacher
When I am not in school I Volunteer at Chepstow Comprehensive
My favourite thing about working at St Mary’s is the children and the support and friendship from other staff
