“Teachers are like great albums. Everyone can think of at least one that changed their life.” Ted Lasso. Recently relocated from the Midlands to the Lakes.
Was a long drive to
@fulbridge_acad
today but worth it. Great insight into their curriculum approach and an inspiring environment too 👍🏼 Would love to share a book or two with children in a magical reading garden like this! 📚
Thank you
@DrRanj
for writing a story with such heart. My little 4 year old loves it and has decided she’d like to be a superhero when she grows up too. She’s going to be a carer, a teacher and a “light helper” (electrician 😂)
#keyworkers
#storytime
The news is out
@SuttonParkPri
so my twitter bio is changed. Excited to be continuing the journey as Head of School 💚💜 Thanks to all of my
@thePA_CT
colleagues for their kind words and congratulation messages! Celebrated this weekend with CAKE 🧁
When I showed my teacher ID in
@Morrisons
this evening, the cashier looked me right in the eyes and thanked me for all that I’ve done so far during Covid. I honestly could have cried. They are the only company I know of to openly acknowledge teachers as key-workers ❤️
This week, every child from Y1 to Y6
@hifieldji
will be completing their own piece of narrative writing, inspired by a creature from ‘The Lost Words’ 📝 I am really looking forward to reading them
#creativewriting
#authors
@AdamP_SENPE
Completely agree with you. I don’t drink… it just doesn’t interest me. People assume I’m either in recovery, pregnant or just odd. I actually just choose not to. Lost count of the times I’ve had to explain it at functions like weddings etc. Have never understood the fascination!
Working with young people is awesome. Yesterday, I wrote to parents about summer uniform. Today, I had this reply from a child in Y3. So proud of them for using their voice to speak up for what they believe in and what matters to them❤️
A productive Saturday morning 💚 My little one is 4 on Monday and for the first time ever (thanks to lockdown) I’ve had to attempt the cake myself!
#teacherswhobake
This 👇🏻🌍❤️ means the absolute world on the final day of a really challenging year. I’m going to really miss our amazing children! Have a super summer
@SuttonParkPri
This week marks a year since I first moved across to
@SuttonParkPri
What a year! 🤪
It’s Friday,
I’m shattered
but I feel very blessed to be doing a job I love in a school I love 💚💜
Marcus Rashford has ensured that MILLIONS of children get fed during school holidays this year. That is life-changing. He could miss every penalty for the rest of his life for all I care. He made a stand and he made a difference.
#Hero
Staff
@SuttonParkPri
have worked SO hard in such challenging circumstances this term 💚💜
Today, they have ‘Buddy’s Bar’ in the staff room for some hot chocolate indulgence as a thank you from me for all they do, day in and day out. Merry Christmas! 🎄
Well... what a year! Wishing all
@thePA_CT
a restful summer break ☀️💜💚 Huge thanks to everyone
@SuttonParkPri
for their hard work and dedication this year. We’ve had so many challenges thrown our way but got through them all. It has been an absolute pleasure!
School dinners never looked like this when I was at school! Our chef Miss Ford and her team did the most amazing job today
@SuttonParkPri
❤️
#HappyNewYear
The last day of term is here! And what a term it has been! Our Easter competition winners
@SuttonParkPri
have just been announced and I’m about to hop around school delivering creme eggs ☺️ Happy Easter to all
@thePA_CT
💚💜
We have a VERY exciting day in store
@SuttonParkPri
All of our pupils have written letters to Santa and his special helpers are here today: to meet them and take those letters back to the North Pole 🎄❤️🎅
#Christmas
#MakingMemories
4 years ago today, this was me.
A day full of meetings and logistics lies ahead but I can’t wait to get home to her for a lockdown tea party for 3!
Happy birthday to my absolute ray of sunshine ❤️
Being her momma is the greatest blessing and I am forever grateful ❤️
Saying goodbye to pupils/families & knowing you may not seem them for some time is really hard. Thinking of everyone
@thePA_CT
today 💜💚 I’m not ashamed to say there were tears for me
@SuttonParkPri
on Wednesday. We do this job because we care...we care A LOT 😢
#closures
A midweek shoutout to
@thePA_CT
leaders working tirelessly; teachers & support staff grafting in classrooms; dinner staff serving pupils with a smile; site staff keeping us safe; admin staff fielding queries/questions and the parents taking the time to say thanks 💜💚
#resilience
It’s been the busiest week of my entire career and I’ve just arrived home to find this 💜💚 Huge thanks to my fabulous SLT team - you are AWESOME!
Happy half term to all at The PACT and Sutton Park Primary
Headship is HARD. Even with the support of a MAT & a team of like-minded folk with you, it’s so bloomin’ hard!
But… my little one got to meet these 2 legends this week. I got a hug too because Minnie’s my idol.
Moments like these make it all worthwhile!
#DreamComeTrue
#wdw
Project number 1 for the summer holidays is complete. Our school library has been transformed into a calm reading space with gorgeous seating and a wide range of books for pupils to enjoy. Magazines and newspapers arriving in September too 💚😃💜
@SuttonParkPri
#TeamSP
#Reading
First term in my new role over - I lost a gallbladder but gained so much more than I could have imagined! I’ve fallen in 💜 with
@SuttonParkPri
& learnt so much. Huge thanks to everyone who has supported me, especially the SP SLT team,
@sajid_gulzar
,
@miss_downes
&
@AKnibbs1
💚
Today was such a nice day at school!
My xmas dinner job was handing out the crackers & selecting the music. It was fab to see our children enjoying a sociable meal. Huge thanks to our kitchen staff
@SuttonParkPri
💜💚 The staff slushie surprise went down well too!
#TeamSP
We’ve had a go at some observational drawing
@SuttonParkPri
today with key worker chn. If you’re at home with family, why not have a go to and send me a picture your drawings 🌼🌷I’d love to see them!
An anonymous delivery to
@SuttonParkPri
today has made us all smile 😊 Thanks to the kind and thoughtful person who has sent these to keep the troops going!
Afternoon tea cancelled this afternoon (rightly so) Spent the morning baking with Aubree so that we can deliver afternoon tea to her Nannys this afternoon ❤️ We like to keep our promises!
#mothersday
Our Saturday morning has been full of colour 🌈 Our rainbow window will be in place as soon as this masterpiece is dry. I’m so impressed by her independent ‘A’ ❤️
#art
#rainbowsofhope
First ‘Leadership Challenge and Review Day’ as Acting Head done 👍🏼 Am so grateful to be working with such supportive colleagues
@thePA_CT
- both in the daily journey and at these key moments along the way. Thanks to all who contributed!
#schoolimprovement
#newhead
#learning
Life goals! We met and chatted to
@dashboardmusic
last night! The soundtrack to our almost 20years together and such a nice guy. Loved singing along to his set last night.
#Manchester
Well,
@Bannersgateprim
we made it to end of our first half term ❤️ Thank you all for the hard work and effort you have put into each and every day. I have loved my first 8 weeks of headship. Wishing you all a restful half term with your loved ones 🌟
Great feedback from a parent today: “As ever, I’m impressed with how quickly and efficiently the school have reacted to the new lockdown measures.” 💚💜 Positive comments and support mean the world at times like this! Well done Team
@SuttonParkPri
To the magnificent team
@SuttonParkPri
thank you for digging deep and working hard in such unusual circumstances this past half term. Thank you for all of your support and encouragement 💚💜 Have a restful half term
#TeamSP
Tonight I was greeted from work with a green play-doh heart 💚 “A heart for you mommy because I love you.” After a bit of a tough day, I really needed it. The little things are the best things!
#momlife
Tuesday morning shout out to all my
@thePA_CT
colleagues working tirelessly in such challenging times!
#UnitedWeAreWorldClass
Not sure what else a first year in a HoS position can throw my way but reassuring to know I’m never alone! 💜💚
Covid’s impact on schools has been (and continues to be) huge.
Ending the week grateful for my fab team and utterly exhausted.
It’s been so wonderful to see our pupils and families again 💜💚
Thank you to everyone for the kind words and messages of support this weekend about our dear Elvis 🐾 It means a lot.
Back to work tomorrow and looking forward to the distraction. Grateful to have had lots of quality time and a holiday with him this summer ❤️
Tent pitched ✅
Hot dogs cooking ✅
Marshmallows ready for toasting ✅
25 bedtime stories at the ready ✅
Tonight we are.... camping in the garden!
#family
#weekend
#AdventuresWithA
My M-I-L asked for all of A’s special baby clothes several years ago so she could turn them into a keepsake quilt.
We’ve waited patiently (she had so many orders from others) but here it is ❤️
Totally going to sit & sob into this when she leaves for uni or something! 😂
A huge shout out to all of the amazing staff
@SuttonParkPri
for their hard work and efforts. You are such a fantastic team! Parents were so supportive this evening regarding our closure and the packs we have sent home for children. THANK YOU 💜💚
Do you work for an organisation that prioritise an entire day of PLD for all staff?
A day focusing on core values, representation & the strive to end social injustice?
A truly thought-provoking day littered with moments of inspiration?
I DO! You could too!
@thePA_CT
My daughter started her new school today and was made to feel SO welcome.
A little boy in her class surprised her with this 🌈
Just gorgeous!!
What a welcome! ❤️
I’ve always taken pride in my work space. From summers in school with mum helping me back classroom walls to making an office space more welcoming. Our working environment matters. Love my new office after its Middleton makeover earlier this week! 💛
Well done to TeamSP today
@SuttonParkPri
💜💚 A huge thank you to the
@thePA_CT
leaders who gave their time for quality assurance and also to the parents who completed our feedback. The best parent feedback scores we’ve had yet!
#schoolimprovement
#TeamSP
A year ago today, my school closed for Covid-19. What a year!
Tonight, I’ve been vaccinated.
Feeling so grateful for our wonderful NHS and all working in medical who have fought and fought to protect us ❤️🌈
Today is the last day of our virtual school
@SuttonParkPri
💜💚 Over the past 8 weeks, staff have worked exceptionally hard to adapt their practice & keep our children learning. Parents at home have played a key role too. Extremely proud of our school community!
#TeamSP
#thankyou
Today has been a really sad day 😢
Our amazing boy Elvis walked alongside us for almost ten years 🐶
An important part of the Middleton crew who all 3 of us will miss beyond measure.
Simply the BEST dog we could have ever asked for 💔
My little one has been hearing the jingle of ice creams vans for weeks but they never seem to stop in our street. One phonecall from Mommy to ‘Joe’s Ices’ and we got a personalised visit today 🍦❤️ It made her so happy! Customer service at its best 🥰
#lockdownlife
“Mommy, I’m glad that I’m a child and not a grown up, adult, parent like you. I get to go on the swings, slide down the slide, watch tv, make a mess and drink milk. I don’t have to go to work and do a job like you do. Do you miss being a child, Mommy? I’d miss being a child.” 😂
Thanks to all
@hifieldji
for my lovely send-off this evening! What an amazing team to be a part of for the past two years 💚 And to these guys.... thank you! You have been the most amazing support system and I’ve learnt so much from each of you!
#TeamHiF
Was a pleasure to be there to witness this moment today. Congratulations to
@sajid_gulzar
@miss_downes
@rabiaafzaluk
and the founding team on this awesome achievement.
“There are no limits on your dreams”
@Malala
Prince Albert High School has officially been opened by
@Malala
We are absolutely privileged and honoured to have welcomed distinguished guests to our very special day.
Thankyou to everyone who joined us for this historic occasion.
@SuttonParkPri
I really miss you! In school today for Keyworker provision and the corridors are eerily quiet. Stay home, stay safe and I can’t wait until we are all together again! 🌈
My day has been made with a beautiful reminder that you may not win all battles but with hard work and determination, you will always win some. Kindness is magic!! 💜💚
It’s probably no suprise to those who know me to hear that running has never been something I’ve properly tried!!! 😂 Week 3 here I come...
#wellbeing
#mindspace
#gottakeepgoing