Staff
Mrs Whyte
The staff and pupils are so excited about teaching and learning, they are creative and innovative and we really try to make their ideas come to life. Every day is different and that makes my job great fun!
There are definitely two answers to this. The first is that I really enjoy showing visitors around our school and seeing their reaction when they are welcomed by our brilliant teachers and they meet our confident and articulate pupils for the first time. The second is seeing the children perform on stage. During the school year there are class assemblies, plays and concerts and there is no better feeling than seeing the children coming off stage bursting with pride and excitement.
This would definitely involve seeing my three grown up sons, and probably include a swim in the sea!
This is difficult as I have lots but Journey to the River Sea and the Lion Boy trilogy would definitely be on the list.
I grew up in the Channel Islands, so windy weather and rough sea make me really feel at home!
Mrs Powell
Every child is different and it is satisfying and rewarding to see the progress in them academically and socially. I love our themed days as they not only educate and raise awareness of important issues but also allow the children to express themselves and prepare them for the future.
The conversations I have with the children – I’m often surprised, inspired and amused by their thoughts and comments.
This would be taking my family to New York, going to the theatre on Broadway, shopping and seeing the sights.
Michael Morpurgo’s ‘Friend or Foe’. I really like how the relationships develop throughout the book.
I grew up in Trinidad, West Indies.
Mrs Santler
The fact that it is such a warm, welcoming place to work and learn and that LOGS really does feel like one big, happy family.
This has always been the children I teach! I feel extremely privileged to be able to be a part of so many wonderful children’s lives and I love trying to make learning as fun and interesting for them as possible.
This would be spent with my family and there would be beautiful sunshine all weekend. On the Saturday, I would go for an early morning ride through the woods with my daughter Ella on our horses, followed by a game of one-on-one basketball against my son Josh (he nearly always wins!) Saturday night would be finished off with a tasty BBQ – especially if my husband did the cooking! Sunday would be all about relaxing in the garden and taking our dogs for a walk on the Downs…. and there definitely wouldn’t be any housework in my ideal weekend!
One from my childhood. It is a book called My Friend Flicka, written by Mary O’Hara. I used to read it over and over again and dreamt of one day having my very own horse – I feel very fortunate that now I actually do!
I used to be a zookeeper and I have hand reared baby penguins – they may look cute and fluffy but they have really, really sharp beaks!
Mrs Swan
The wonderful, friendly, family atmosphere.
Is being outside in our outdoor classroom, mud kitchen and garden area or at forest school. I am level 3 forest school-trained and I am passionate about the benefits of outdoor learning.
Spending time with my family, cooking and sharing a glass of wine, and walking Max and Milo, my two very naughty little sausage dogs
This changes depending on what we are learning about at school. I really enjoy children’s story books and the messages that we can learn. An old favourite would be Jill Murphy’s Peace At Last and a more recent favourite is Nadiya Hussain’s My Monster and Me.
I once sat next to Tom Cruise at the opening night of Buddy Holly Story on Broadway.
Mrs Barnard
The way that all the children of different ages mix together and the caring and nurturing environment that the children learn in.
Helping the children to learn to read, watching their progress and seeing the huge enjoyment they get from this.
this would be a swim in the cold sea, a bacon sandwich and coffee, followed by a walk on the Downs with my children, then to watch a good film with them snuggled up on the sofa.
Wind in the Willows.
one day I would love to travel round South America.
Mrs Richards
It’s got to be the pupils. They never cease to impress me with their confidence, desire to learn and their empathy.
Being creative! I love nothing more than shaping the curriculum to suit the interests of my class.
This would be spending time outdoors, adventuring with my husband and two young sons. I also enjoy sewing, reading and doing yoga.
Any of the Harry Potters!
I can do an excellent headstand!
Mrs Cowie
It is an extremely welcoming and friendly school. The children here are polite, confident and full of enthusiasm.
I love that in teaching, no day is ever the same. Working with children is continually rewarding. They can occasionally be crazy but can always be counted on to be inspiring, funny little balls of boundless energy.
My ideal weekend would be full of sunshine and involve water. I love taking the dogs for a walk, cycling along the seafront, sea swimming and kayaking. A perfect day would end with a barbeque on the beach.
I am very good at finishing books but very bad at remembering titles! A book that is close to my heart is The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy.
I have worked in orphanages in Vietnam and taught in schools in Mexico City. I love visiting new places and learning about different cultures and traditions.
Mrs Pemberton-Bouzon
Mrs Charters
That it has a family feel – everyone looks out for each other.
That every day is different. I love that I have the freedom to adapt the curriculum to my class.
This would be eggs for breakfast on freshly baked sourdough and then a walk in the Ashdown Forest with my family and Pebbles the dog. The afternoon normally sees me watching my children play some sport followed by homemade pizzas around the fire pit with friends and family.
The Boy in Striped Pyjamas – it really moved me and took me a good few days to be able to start a new book.
I can play the bassoon and every year I play carols on Christmas Day.
Ms Beresford
The children! Our children are so creative, enthusiastic and caring that they make every day joyful. We are a small school so it feels like one big family.
Designing and inventing new and exciting activities to explore with the children. I love using the children’s science knowledge to solve problems or build machines. I also love the wide variety of special events that we have all throughout the year.
This would be in, on or next to water – perhaps on a beautiful Greek island. I love water sports and nature so might be found snorkelling or fossil hunting before indulging in a picnic feast.
This is a tricky one as I read all the time. I have strong memories of loving Wind in the Willows when I was a child as it combines nature with animal escapades.
I have a GCSE in wood, metal and plastics. I built a chest of drawers and a hedgehog house (I am also a hedgehog fan, but that’s not much of a secret).
Mr Taylor-Hall
The different and exciting topics that we get to teach each year.
Getting to spend time outside, teaching PE (as long as the weather is good).
Watching Manchester City win on Saturday and playing hockey for my club on Sunday.
One Summer: America 1927 by Bill Bryson.
I went to the Queen’s 80th Birthday at Buckingham Palace.
Miss Kane
I love being part of the caring school community.
Is being able to help children grow in confidence through their learning whatever area of the curriculum
Going to see a theatre show or going for a big Sunday walk followed by a delicious roast dinner.
 A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson
one day I’d like to enter Masterchef!
Mrs Scarlett
The sense of community. It’s a wonderful place to work.
Undoubtedly, helping children to find a book to enjoy and witnessing that joy and wonder.
This would be spending time with family and friends. Maybe going for a lovely long walk and cooking a delicious, nourishing meal.
Changes on a monthly basis, but one I could never be without is Captain Corelli’s Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres.
I’ve slept under the stars in the Sahara Desert.
Miss Bazzard
The focus on children’s happiness and wellbeing.
Watching and supporting children as they gain confidence and enjoyment from subjects that they find tricky.
This would be a picnic on the beach followed by singing in musical theatre choir.
Beetle Boy. I used to study insects so I enjoy this coleopteran adventure!
I own a tandem bike which I cycle around Brighton as the ‘stoker’ (the person on the back!)
Miss Gordon
I love the sense of community.
Seeing the children progress up through the school when I have worked with them when they were tiny!
I enjoy time with my family and friends doing various activities and I love to run as much as possible.
I have a duck called Susan who visits my garden, laying eggs in my planter and I will have the pleasure of her ducklings when they have hatched!
Mrs Leonard
I love working with different age groups of children and finding that each day is different.
I love to see the children achieve their goals!
Is being outdoors exploring new places, socializing with friends and family and baking different kinds of cakes.
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse. A wonderful book.
I like to travel on a whim! In my second year of university in the summer holidays I booked a flight to travel around Thailand and three days later I was on the flight. Talk about last minute!
Miss Fines
Being able to inspire children to take part in a wide range of sports
No day is ever the same!
Starting the weekend off with Parkrun, followed by coffee and brunch with friends! Getting outdoors, baking or reading a book
A childhood favourite series is definitely “The Adventure Series” by Enid Blyton
I was part of the Ball Team for the Rugby World Cup in 2015 when matches were held at the Amex Stadium!
Miss Birch
Teaching Assistant
The warm atmosphere, I was made to feel so welcome when I joined. I love the fact it a small school so I know the names of every child in every year group.
Has to be when I’m with the children, having talks about everything. I especially like doing outdoor learning as i like the different environment for them to learn in, and i like getting muddy!
A log cabin, and open fire and a hot tub, surrounded by friends and family.
Any of the Famous five by Enid Blyton
I abseiled down the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth for my 40th Birthday