Riccall Primary School, York, North Yorkshire

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MEET THE STAFF

The Teachers Miss Sam O'Brien Headteacher, History and RE Co-ordinator. I love working at Riccall School! I started working here in January 2006. In my spare time I enjoy watching football (I support Liverpool FC),listening to music, painting and spending time with my family. I have a two dogs and three chickens. I enjoy trying new sports and like climbing and surfing.
Mrs Caroline Burden Foundation Stage Teacher and Geography Co-ordinator I teach Foundation Stage and we have lots of fun learning creatively through play. I am married and we have a very mad cocker spaniel called Inca. She is named after the Inca trail we walked on our Honeymoon.
Mrs. Janet Patrick -Y1 Mondays only. I share the year 1 class with Mrs Kinnaird. I am married with two grown up children. I love walking and working with the Brownies.
Mrs Nicola Wilson - Deputy Head Teacher, Literacy and Assessment Leader. Year 6 Teacher Hello! I have many jobs in school, I look after the curriculum and help to think of exciting things we can learn. I am also in charge of assessment and look at how well we are doing. My favourite job is leading writing - Big Writing especially (Big Talk being my speciality as I can't stop chatting!). Being Deputy Head is exciting and it is great working in such a happy school. At home I have 2 children, Jake and Belle. We have Smokey the cat and Scruffy the dog. When we spend time together we read, draw pictures and go for long walks where we imagine we are monster hunters! I am the Year 6 teacher so if you are in school pop down and say hello... I recently got married so you may know me as Miss Salmon, don't worry if you forget, I do! Mrs Rebecca Avis - Y6 I teach in Year 6 with Mrs Wilson. I have a daughter called Lily and a dog called Tessa. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy walking, reading, listening to music and cooking.
Mrs Caroline Kinnaird - Science and Art Subject Leader (Year 1) I am married with two daughters, 1 dog, 1 guinea pig and a rabbit. I like shopping, cycling and ski-ing. I also love chocolate.
Mrs Joanne Harpham - Y2 teacher. I teach in Y2. I am married and have two young children and a ginger cat called Jaffa Cake. I enjoy going out with family and friends, swimming and going on bike rides. I like reading and music and I am learning to play the piano.
Mrs Helen Ford - Y2Teacher I share a class with Mrs Harpham. I have two children aged 4 and 6. I enjoy baking, papercraft and creative hobbies. I have 2 rabbits called Magic and Waffle. I enjoy travelling to countries in the Far East. Mrs Jill Newsome - Year 3/4 Teacher - Personal, Social, Citizenship, Health and Emotional and Economic well-being (PSCHEE)Subject Leader and Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) I have a special interest in Philosophy for Kids I teach year 3/4 and run the short mat bowls/rounders after school clubs. I have two grown up sons and our interest outside of school is bowls.
Mr Stephen Flatman - Y3/4 teacher Hello! I teach in Year 3/4. I enjoy cycling and when I'm not at school I like to go for long rides in the countryside. I also love playing different musical instruments including my violin and my guitar. I like to meet up with other people to play in bands and orchestras.
Mr Mark Darlison - P.E., Numeracy, Healthy schools and Educational Visit Subject Leader. (Y5 Teacher) Lives in Riccall. Marriedwith two grown up children and two step children. Pets:1 dog. Likes all sports and Leeds United. Fav food: Curry. Fav Band: Badly Drawn Boy. Music: Van Morrison. Fav TV prog: Sky Sports News
Mrs Hannah Hebden – Music Subject Leader I teach music throughout the school and like making lots of noise. I live in Selby and have two sons aged 8 and 12. I enjoy painting and drawing, reading and cycling. School Support Staff: Mrs Anne Daniel - School Administrator (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday) I am the school secretary. Riccall School is a great place to work, full of friendly staff and children. I am married with 2 children and enjoy gardening, eating out and walking.
Mrs Caroline Adams -Teaching assistant in Y3/4. School Administrator (Tuesday, Wednesday afternoons and all day Thursday) ICT Technician and Home School Link Worker. My name is Caroline Adams and I am a teaching assistant in KS2. I get a great deal of pleasure working with children within such a happy, caring environment. I am married with one daughter. In my spare time I enjoy watching sport, travelling and holidays abroad.
Mr Mick Barnsley - School Caretaker I am the school caretaker and I am married with 2 children. In my spare time I enjoy playing indoor and outdoor bowls.
Mrs Karen Darlison - Teaching Assistant I am a teaching assistant in Year 1. I live in Riccall, I am married and have two children and two grown up step-children.I have a pet dog called George. I enjoy working in school because we always have lots of fun and every day is different. In my spare time I love to shopping and sometimes go to watch Leeds United.
Mrs Lynne Adamson - Teaching Assistant I am a teaching assistant, working with KS1 and KS2 children. I really enjoy helping the children and find huge satisfaction in watching then grow in confidence and gain self-esteem. I am married with one son and one daughter. I love spending time with family and friends. I enjoy reading, gardening, walking, visiting National Trust properties/gardens, playing badminton and golf. I attend art classes and yoga. I am also involved in various voluntary work in the village and am a trustee of Riccall Parochial Charities
Mrs Maxine Barnsley - Teaching Assistant I am a teaching assistant as well as the school librarian. I work in KS2 each morning with a year 5 child and in KS2 each afternoon. I am married with 2 children.
Mrs Wendy Eaton - Teaching Assistant I am a HLTA/teaching assistant working with KS1/KS2. I am married with two children.
Mrs Sue Hudson - Teaching Assistant I am a teaching assistant working with the younger children in Foundation . I am married with three grown up sons. In my free time I love walking at the coast.
Mrs Wendy Lee - Teaching Assistant I am a teaching assistant in key stage 2 working in Year 3/4. I am married with two grown up children. In my spare time I enjoy walking, gardening and eating out. My favourite foods are indian curries and roast dinners.
Mrs Otilia Broxup - HLTA / Teaching Assistant Hi, my name is Otilia Broxup. I am a teaching assistant every morning in year 5, as well as a HLTA in the afternoons covering planning and preparation time for teachers. I like music,reading, gardening and travelling. I live in Selby.
Mrs Carrol Lee - Teaching Assistant I am a teaching assistant working with both KS1 and KS2. I am married and have two grown up children and a boxer dog called Georgie. I love working at Riccall school as the staff and the children are so caring and thoughtful creating a happy place in which to teach and learn. In my spare time I enjoy going out with friends and family and going on holiday.
Mrs Helen Somers-Joce - Teaching Assistant I enjoy working at Riccall School and working with lots of children. I live in Riccall and have two daughters. I love walking, playing the piano and shopping. My favourite food is chocolate. Mrs Suzanne Callan - Teaching assistant Hi, I am new to the school and I am looking forward to being part of the school team. I am a mum of school age boys and I spend most of my spare time taking them to various clubs and activities. When I get the opportunity I enjoy keeping fit and being outdoors.
Mrs Joanne Roache - Teaching Assistant I am a teaching assistant in Year 5. Riccall school is a lovely place to work. Everyone is very helpful and friendly. I have 2 grown up children and in my spare time I enjoy swimming and gardening.
Mrs Sarah Nottingham - Teaching assistant I am a teaching assistant in year 1. I am married and have two little boys and a cat named Rosie.
Mrs Perkins - Teaching Assistant I work in Year 1. I live in Cawood where I love to sing and act in plays and pantomines. I also enjoy Salsa dancing.
Mrs Jane Duffy - Teaching Assistant Hello, I'm Jane Duffy and I support a young boy in year 5. I am married with one son. I enjoy cooking and gardening. At weekends I like to go for long drives in the countryside with my family, in our other car that's even older than me! I got married four weeks ago. I am 35 years old and I live in Riccall. I enjoy walking, swimming, socialising with friends and table tennis Lunchtime support staff: Mrs Hazel Shaw - School cook Mrs Debbie Ducker - Kitchen Assistant Mrs Sally Ward - Kitchen Assistant Mrs Christine Hampshire - Midday supervisor Mrs Sheila Rodgers - Midday supervisor Mrs Sandra Smart - Midday supervisor Mrs Janet Quainton - Midday supervisor Miss Nicky Jackson - Midday supervisor Mrs Beverley Jane Gray - Midday supervisor Mrs Alison Convey - Midday supervisor Cleaning staff: Mr Mick Barnsley - caretaker Mrs Sandra Smith Mrs Lisa Ward Mrs Sandra Smart

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