Ann Birkett, class teacher at St Saviour’s Junior School, is moving on to new adventures after over 25 years teaching at the school. Over the years, Ms Birkett has taught hundreds of children who have all benefitted from her kind and supportive approach. Ms Birkett has been instrumental in some important projects at the Junior School, including:
- Leading the Erasmus Plus Project over many years, linking St Saviour’s with schools, educators and pupils across Europe whilst all working towards a common project goal (formerly known as Commenius).
- Introducing rescue chickens to the school site (complete with knitted coats and a special coup!).
- Leading successful teams of School Councillors, giving children a voice to discuss and share ideas surrounding children’s rights.
At a tea party to celebrate her time at the Juniors, surrounded by present and former colleagues, Ms Birkett said, “I have loved being a teacher. I had a brilliant time at primary school myself and the junior years were my favourite – this is why I wanted to work with junior children and open their eyes to the wider world.”
Amelia in her class said, “Ms Birkett is really caring and she listens to people.”
Jude, also from her class, added, “She gives help and takes care of people- she gives us the right things to do.”
Mr Joe Beament, Executive Headteacher, said, “There are so many things we are grateful to Ms Birkett for giving to the St Saviour’s community: sharing her passions for travel, sustainability and making lasting relationships with educators across the globe; her enthusiasm for making learning practical, exciting and fun; her dedication to the school and its community; but most of all, her kindness and support to everyone she works with, both children and adults alike.
“We wish Ms Birkett every happiness in the future – she has been a dedicated teacher, colleague and friend to the whole St Saviour’s community and will certainly be missed.”