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Kate Forrest

I was educated in New Zealand at Otago University, where I received a Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Consumer and Applied Sciences in Design and a Diploma in Education. I have managed a Photography Studio, and been a Recruitment Consultant. I came to England in 2002 and began my first British teaching job in Windsor. It was a fantastic job but was too far away from London. I have lived in England for almost 7 years and I have been teaching for 8 years.
I have worked in Dallington School for 2 years and have loved every minute of working with children who have such a passion for learning and parents so eager to support the teacher to ensure the best for their children. The teaching staff have worked extremely hard to make this school a warm, happy and loving environment for the children. Their beliefs allow children to learn through investigation, exploration and inspiration. The hidden mechanics of the school go unnoticed by the children as they enjoy every aspect of their education.
As a teacher at Dallington School I find myself getting excited about topics that I want to do, where I am not dictated to by the government’s strict guidelines. This freedom allows me to explore avenues I could not have otherwise dreamt of. As I feel more relaxed teaching within the freedoms of this school, the boundaries of the curriculum are bent and my imagination that was once strangled by what one ‘had’ to do, rather than what one ‘can’ do are being stripped away and my passion for teaching is returning with gusto. This is something I want to maintain within Dallington School. It is a rare sight to see……and is one of the reasons I wanted to be on the Board of Governors. The other was because I believe it is important for all the teaching staff to have a voice. They are the backbone of this school. I hope as I grow more confident in my position on the Board of Governors I can in someway give the teaching staff this opportunity.