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Headteacher SENCO and Safeguarding Officer Mrs H Cuddy Hello my name is Hannah Cuddy and I am the headteacher of Kirk Smeaton C of E School. I love my job, the best bit is getting to know the children and parents. I am very blessed to have a wonderful husband and two beautiful children. In my own time I love to spend time outside, going for walks and afterwards enjoying a cup of coffee along with a treat! I have travelled to many places and lived in Australia where I worked as an apple packer and a home school teacher. I have handglided and sky dived in Canada and New Zealand aswell as swam with fresh water crocodiles in Australia.
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Office Staff |
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School Business Manager Deputy Safeguarding Officer Mrs A Marner My name is Anita Marner and I'm the Business manager at Kirk Smeaton CE Primary School. I love my job and am very lucky to work with such a great team. I am also fortunate to live in the Village with my lovely family - Husband and Daughter. During my spare time I love to run and cycle and am a member of a local cycling club. One of my favourite places is the Lake District - we visit as often as we can as a family and love walking the many Mountains and Fells. I've travelled to many interesting places including Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Singapore, Hawaii, San Francisco and Florida. I loved Australia so much that My Husband and I actually married there on the Gold Coast on Valentines Day! One of my most exciting experiences was heli-biking down the Remarkables Mountain range in New Zealand. |
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School Administrator Mrs Verity Alty Hello, my name is Mrs Alty. My career started in Airports & Aviation, where I spent 18 years in various roles. Following a short career break, I was seeking a new challenge and I was so lucky that an opportunity to work here became available. I'm married with 1 little boy Noah, who is football crazy, so we spend most of our weekends and spare time either playing or watching football! |
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Classroom Staff |
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Eagles Class Teacher (Years 5 & 6)
Miss R Bennett Hello, I am Miss Bennett. I am the year 5/6 teacher at Kirk Smeaton C of E School. I thoroughly enjoy teaching all subjects, especially science. I love learning in practical ways and exploring the world around us. I have been teaching for six years and I have been lucky enough to experience some wonderful school trips in that time. I enjoy reading and anything to do with animals. I have a pet hamster named Mavis who likes to eat leftover fruit and vegetables. |
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Starfish and Starfish Explorers Class Teacher (Nursery and Reception) SENCO Miss K Hallwood My name is Katie Hallwood. I am the Teacher of the reception class. I absolutely love being a teacher, helping children to learn, explore and be creative. I have been teaching since I left university. At university I did a history degree and am still very interested in both modern and ancient history. I am very lucky to have a wonderful boyfriend called Thomas. We have a dog called Humphrey and a cat called Percy. When I am not at school I enjoy taking Humphrey on long walks.
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Dolphins Class Teacher (Years 1 & 2) Miss M Roy Hi, my name is Megan Roy. I love being the teacher of dolphins in year 1&2, helping the children with their reading, writing and expressing their creativity! In my spare time I love going on walks, watching films (especially Disney) and listening to Taylor Swift! I was very lucky to go to her amazing concert with my cousin. I love travelling to lots of different countries with my lovely boyfriend, but we have recently taken up a love of camping and can’t wait until we can go again! My favourite lesson is French and am so excited to be teaching it in dolphins. I am so happy to be teaching at Kirk Smeaton school and seeing the wonderful staff and children every day. |
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Dolphins Class teacher (Years 1,2,3 and 4) Mrs S Peart-Minter Hi, my name is Mrs Sarah Peart-Minter. I live in Eggborough with my husband, Steven and our children - Benjamin, who is 18 and starting university, and Lucy, who is 11 and just started high school. In my spare time I love walking my two dogs, Dave and Eric. I also have a Ragdoll cat called Sid, who often follows us on our walks! I love reading and really enjoy reading to children an putting on silly voices! I have worked in a few schools in the Wakefield area over my 25 years of teaching, but I am really happy to now be here in this lovely and friendly school in the beautiful village of Kirk Smeaton. |
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Lions Class Teacher (Years 3 & 4) Miss R Simister Hello, my name is Rachel Simister. I studied Primary Education at York St. John University. I am passionate about Philosophy for Children and incorporating this within the classroom to develop creative and enquiring minds. I also enjoy listening to, and creating, a wide range of music which I look forward to sharing with the children.
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Teaching Assistant (Y3&4) Miss L Harrison Hello, my name is Lyndsay Harrison, I joined the staff at Kirk Smeaton C of E School in April 2016 as a teaching assistant working in Lions class alongside Miss Sheen. I also work with other year groups in the school delivering one to one maths interventions. I can honestly say this is the most rewarding job I have had, I really do love it, the characteristics of the children are fantastic and it is a pleasure to work along side them, you never know what to expect each day! Whilst at Kirk Smeaton, I have gained a Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning. I live with my partner and our two children, Jake and Lydia. We enjoy going on family walks and are all keen cyclists. My other interests are reading and baking. |
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Teaching Assistant (Y1&2) Mrs M Whittles Hi, my name is Margaret Whittles. I am a Teaching Assistant at Kirk Smeaton C of E Primary School. I transferred here when Womersley school closed some years ago. I feel so lucky and extremely privileged to work at such a great school. The children and staff are second to none! I love working here. |
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Teaching Assistant (Y5/6) Miss A Greenaway |
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Teaching Assistant and After School Club Worker (Y5/6) Mrs F Holt |
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Teaching Assistant and Breakfast club worker Mrs S Sheen
Hello, my name is Sadie Sheen, I have a couple of roles in school, breakfast club and also teaching assistant in Lions class. I have worked throughout school in reception, KS1 and also KS2 so have a good understanding of the curriculum and learning.
I have been a staff governor for several years now and am really enjoying working with a brilliant team of governors who help to make a difference for all the children in our school.
Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my 3 children, reading and most of all relaxing.
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Teaching Assistant (Reception and Nursery) Mrs C Vale
Hi, my name is Cassie Vale. I started working with children when I was just 17 as an apprenticeship in a private day nursery, from then I’ve always enjoyed working children as no day is ever the same, I love to see the children grow into their own little personalities! And I’m excited to start my new journey working in such a lovely School. I spend most of my spare time with my little family at home… We have a little boy called Ethan and he is full of energy so keeps us very very busy with our little dog Lola
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Caretaking Team |
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Caretaker Mr D Holmes Hi, my name is Darren Holmes and I am the Caretaker for Kirk Smeaton School. I have three children -a girl and two older boys. I enjoy playing football once a week and having been born and bred in Leeds, I am a life- long supporter of Leeds Utd! I enjoy watching films, when I have the time and get access to the remote control! I also like camping, cycling and hill walking. |
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Kitchen Team |
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School Cook Mrs K Helstrip Hello my name is Mrs Helstrip and I am the kitchen assistant. I have a busy life with two small children. My interests and hobbies are cycling, music, cinema and days out! |
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