Staff

Staff Profiles

Miss Bradburn
I like Strand because it's a really fun place to be.
My favourite colour is yellow because it always makes me happy.
When I'm not at school I like to
  • spend time with my friends and family.
I like learning. I would like to learn to play an instrument.
mrs bradburn
Mrs Karageorghis
I like Strand because all the children at Strand have happy smiley faces.
My favourite colour is blue because it reminds me of sunny days in Cyprus swimming in the sea and building sandcastles on the beach.
When I'm not at school I like to
  • do yoga.

  • horse ride.

  • run.
I like learning. I would like to learn to ballroom dance.
mrs karageorghis
Mrs Whittaker
I like Strand because it is a happy and friendly school.
My favourite colour is yellow because it makes me think of hot sunshine.
When I'm not at school I like to
  • work on my allotment.

  • play games with my children.

  • go out on my bicycle.
I like learning. I would like to learn the saxophone.
mrs whittaker
Mrs Watkinson
I like Strand because of all the fun things we do everyday!
My favourite colour is blue because it reminds me of the sea.
When I'm not at school I like to
  • go on holiday where I can swim in the sea.

  • ski down mountains.

  • spend time with friends and family.
I like learning. I would like to learn lots of things…how to paint, a new language, the history of the world, how to sail. Learning is so much fun!
mrs aly
Mrs Coombes
I like Strand because everyone is very friendly.
My favourite colour is green because I find it relaxing to look at green fields.
When I'm not at school I like to
  • do cooking.

  • do gardening.

  • sing at my church.
I like learning. I would like to learn more about gardening and plants.
mrs coombes
Ms Aly
I like Strand because it's fun to work here, especially after coming to Strand myself.
My favourite colour is green because it reminds me of the fields in Ireland.
When I'm not at school I like to
  • play the piano.

  • see my friends.

  • go to the theatre.
I like learning. I would like to learn to drive!
mrs aly
Mrs Vance
I like Strand because it has a happy atmosphere and there is always lots going on.
My favourite colour is green because it is calming and refreshing and the first colour of Spring.
When I'm not at school I like to
  • travel and see other countries.

  • eat out (so I don't have to cook!)

  • go to the cinema and theatre
I like learning. I would like to improve my piano playing and swimming.
mrs vance
Mrs Coke
I like Strand because it is a fun and happy place to be.
I like lots of different colours, warm and sunny oranges and yellows.
When I'm not at school I like to
  • spend time with the family.

  • take my dog for a walk to the park.

  • visit new and exciting places.
I like learning. I would really like to learn to fly a hot air ballon.
gill
Mr Newton
I like Strand because it is an exciting place to be and we are always learning new things.
My favourite colour is blue because the sky is blue all the time but the clouds sometimes get in the way.
When I'm not at school I like to
  • play with my son and daughter

  • run marathons

  • take my boat on the river
I like learning. I would really like to learn to fly an aeroplane.
mark
Miss Purser
I like Strand because everybody shows so much respect and kindness to each other.
My favourite colour is bright green because it helps me remember the first leaves of spring.
When I'm not at school I like to:
  • keep fit

  • ski down mountains

  • travel to new exciting places
I like learning. I would really like to learn to play tennis really well.
vannesa
Mrs Dwyer
I like Strand because everybody works together and helps each other learn.
My favourite colour is yellow because it is bright and it makes me feel happy.
When I'm not at school I like to
  • go for long walks along the river

  • listen to music

  • try new foods
I like learning. I would really like to learn to play the piano or guitar.
bal
Mrs Timba (on maternity leave)
I like Strand because I like the sense of community - it feels like being part of a big, happy family.
My favourite colour is pink because pink things make me happy.
When I'm not at school I like to
  • ride my bike.

  • bounce on my tramopoline.

  • and play with my two cats.
I would really like to learn to bake and I would like my mum to teach me her delicious recipes!
eve
Mrs Ross
I like Strand because it's a fun and caring school.
My favourite colour is yellow because I like the sun, it makes everyone feel happy.
When I'm not at school I like to:
  • spend time with my children and husband, cooking and entertaining.

  • paint and draw.

  • listen to live music and concerts.

  • read and meet with my book club.
I like learning. I would really like to learn to play the piano well.
jackie
Mrs Curtis
I like Strand because all the children follow the golden rules which means it's a really nice, happy place to be.
My favourite colour is turquoise
Because it reminds me of the sea, but I also like yellow because that's my class colour.
When I'm not at school I like to:
  • play football with my son and watch my daughter do her ballet.

  • cook

  • dig on my allotment
I like learning. I would really like to learn to ride a motor bike.
mary
Mrs Moxom
I like Strand because it is a place where all children are very important.
My favourite colour is green because it reminds me of spring and summer.
When I'm not at school I like to
  • look after my children ( I have three big girls).

  • walk my dog.

  • go and see pictures in art galleries.
I like learning. I would really like to learn to sing in a choir really well.
ruth
Mrs Azzuzi
I like Strand because it is a fantastic school.
My favourite colour is blue becuase it relaxes me.
When I'm not at school I like to:
  • have fun with my family

  • watch Spanish TV Channels

  • do gardening
I like learning. I would really like to learn to play the guitar.
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Miss Boucher
I like Strand because of the children and the friendly people both colleagues and parents. It's a fun and caring place to be.
My favourite colours are blue and yellow because it reminds me of sunny days and blue skies.
When I'm not at school I like to:
  • spend time with my son and my family.

  • go cycling with friends.

  • go to the theatre.
I like learning. I would really like to learn how to salsa dance.
wendy
Mrs Beaufils
I like Strand because its the best place to do exciting things.
My favourite colour is pink because it reminds me of the roses that grow in my mothers garden.
When I'm not at school I like to
  • go to richmond park for long walks.

  • meet up with my friends.

  • support my son when he plays football.
I like learning. I would really like to learn to ice-skate really well as I am always falling over.
barbara
Mrs Afraz
I like strand because its a positve learning place and I like the fact that everyone always smiles at Strand.
My favourite colour is green because it reminds me of spring and the begining of life.
When I'm not at school I like to
  • take my boys out to play in the park

  • do gardening.

  • take a long walk along the river.
I like learning. I would really like to learn to draw and panit really well.
afraz
Mrs Snell
I like strand because it provides a secure and friendly working environment for pupils and staff.
My favourite colour is aquamarine because it reminds me of tropical seas.
When I'm not at school I like to
  • spend time with my family and friends

  • read

  • travel to far away places.
I like learning. I would really like to learn to scuba dive.
karen
Miss Alleyne
I like strand because its a warm and welcoming place to work.
My favourite colour is jade green because its bold like me and compliments my skin (so i've been told).
 
When I'm not at school I like to
  • meet up with my friends.

  • play badminton / keep fit.

  • visit my family.
I like learning. I would really like to learn to speak another language.
naomi
Miss Millington
I like strand because everyone is very friendly and it is always full of smiley faces.
My favourite colour is yellow because it is a bright and happy colour that reminds me of the sunshine.
When I'm not at school I like to
  • swim and keep fit

  • travel to places I have never been to before

  • spend time with my family and friends
I like learning. I would really like to learn use my camera really well so I could take better pictures.
sadie
Mrs Bevan
I like strand because we get to do so many exciting things.
My favourite colour is blue because it reminds me of the sky on a hot summers day.
When I'm not at school I like to
  • watch my children play sport

  • cycle along the river

  • walk my dog
I like learning. I would really like to learn to speak French fluently and play tennis really well so I can beat my son.
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Miss Murray
I like strand because I like working and teaching the children new skills.
My favourite colour is pink because its a bright sunny colour.
When I'm not at school I like to
  • go back to Ireland.

  • walk on the beach.

  • catch up with friends and family.
I like learning. I would really like to learn to be a good cook.
carmel
Mrs Weatherall
I like strand because it is an exciting place to learn.
My favourite colour is red because it is so bright.
When I'm not at school I like to
  • walk

  • go cannoeing

  • spend time with my family and friends
I like learning. I would really like to learn to take good photographs
frances
Miss Sainsbury
I like strand because it is friendly and welcoming.
My favourite colour is blue because it reminds me of the ocean on a sunny day.
When I'm not at school I like to:
  • cycle

  • travel

  • spend time with my family and friends
I like learning. I would really like to learn to waterski
lyn
Miss Oldman (on maternity leave)
I like strand because it is a fun and exciting school, where lots of people have big smiles on their faces.
My favourite colour is yellow because I love the sunshine it makes me feel really happy.
When I'm not at school I like to
  • keep fit

  • visit new places

  • cook
I like learning. I would really like to learn to sing well.
sarah
Mrs Green (on maternity leave)
I like strand because everyone always seems to have a smile on their face.
My favourite colour is yellow because it reminds me of lovely hot sunny days.
When I'm not at school I like to
  • knit.

  • help out at my husbands youth group.

  • give lots of cuddles to my cat, Tiger.
I like learning. I would really like to learn how to scuba dive.
Mrs Clarke
I like strand because there is a lovely community spirit with everyone working together.
My favourite colour is lilac because I find it very calming and it was the colour of my wedding dress. This happened to be a fantastic day that I’ll always remember.
When I'm not at school I like to
  • spend time with my family and friends.
I like learning and would like to learn to play the piano and a foreign language.
Miss Salter
I like Strand because everyone is friendly and welcoming.
My favourite colour is silver because it is sparkly and special.
When I'm not at school I like to
  • run

  • watch Bath play rugby

  • paint.
I like learning. I would really like to learn to speak another language fluently.
Miss Fortune
I like Strand because it's a happy place to be.
My favourite colour is red because it reminds me of roses.
When I'm not at school I like to
  • go out with my friends

  • spend time with my family

  • go to the seaside
I like learning. I would really like to learn to speak another language fluently.