Year 7 L4L teachers
Ms Woodall
What is your favourite hobby or thing to do outside school?
I like cycling.
What is your favourite food?
I like ice-cream.
Do you have any pets? If yes, tell us about them!
I have a dog, a Jack Russell.
Do you support a sports Team? If so, which one?
I do not have a favourite sports team.
If you weren’t a teacher, what job would you do?
I would work in a lab.
What is one fun or surprising fact about yourself?
I can drive on the other side of the road when I go abroad.
What can students expect in your lessons?
A variety as I teach a range of subjects.
What advice would you give to Year 6 students joining us?
You will have your own laptop in Shireland. Take care of it as then it will take care of you.
Miss Hazle
What is your favourite hobby or thing to do outside school?
I love anything to do with history! I collect fossils and coins. I enjoy cooking and my garden in the summer. Nothing beats having a giggle with my friends and family. Time spent by the sea is my favourite thing.
What is your favourite food?
Crisps and cheese!
Do you have any pets? If yes, tell us about them!
Not right now, but I love dogs.
Do you support a sports Team? If so, which one?
Nope!
If you weren’t a teacher, what job would you do?
I trained as a nurse for a year, so I guess that. Or I would have loved to have been a local historian.
What is one fun or surprising fact about yourself?
I can juggle.
What can students expect in your lessons
Learning, respect and a safe environment.
What advice would you give to Year 6 students joining us?
Come to Summer School. It is great fun, and alleviates most of your worries and concerns.
Mrs Ashton
What is your favourite hobby or thing to do outside school?
I spend my free time reading, doing crafts and gardening. I also love to travel.
What is your favourite food?
Chocolate and biscuits.
Do you have any pets? If yes, tell us about them!
I have two cats, called Max and Luca.
Do you support a sports Team? If so, which one?
I’m not really into sports. I do enjoy watching the Olympics though.
If you weren’t a teacher, what job would you do?
I’ve always wanted to be a teacher, so this is a hard question!
What is one fun or surprising fact about yourself?
I have crazy eyebrows.
What can students expect in your lessons?
I have very high expectations, and I want every member of the class to succeed.
What advice would you give to Year 6 students joining us?
Always try your best.
Mrs Bradley
What is your favourite hobby or thing to do outside school?
Field Hockey
What is your favourite food?
I don’t really have a favourite food. However, I do like chocolate.
Do you have any pets? If yes, tell us about them!
Yes. I have 2 dogs. Both working cocker spaniels. Coby who is 7 and Luna who is 4.
Do you support a sports Team? If so, which one?
No. I like watching England Hockey games.
If you weren’t a teacher, what job would you do?
Sports physiotherapist
What is one fun or surprising fact about yourself?
I have jumped out of a plane
What can students expect in your lessons?
Students can expect a supportive environment where everyone is treated with respect. There will be clear routines and high expectations so everyone can learn and succeed. Students will be encouraged to try their best, ask questions, and take pride in their work. Mistakes are part of learning, and everyone will be supported to improve and grow.
What advice would you give to Year 6 students joining us
Starting secondary school can feel scary, but everyone is in the same position, and it gets easier quickly. Stay organised, be kind, and don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Try new activities and choose friends who support you. Most importantly, be yourself and give things time—you’ll settle in before you know it.
Miss Haines
What is your favourite hobby or thing to do outside school?
I enjoy spending my free time exploring the world of the Arts. I love going to the theatre to watch musicals, ballet and plays, as each performance inspires me in different ways. I also enjoy visiting art galleries, where I can discover new artists and creative ideas. Travelling to London is always exciting too, as it gives me the chance to experience even more culture, creativity and impressive places.
What is your favourite food?
My favourite food is homemade egg and chips because it’s warm, comforting and always reminds me of home.
Do you have any pets? If yes, tell us about them!
No
Do you support a sports Team? If so, which one?
My family support Wolverhampton Wanders football team.
If you weren’t a teacher, what job would you do
No idea!
What is one fun or surprising fact about yourself?
I enjoy collecting Jellycats!
What can students expect in your lessons?
In Arts App, your classwork will take place in a classroom full of creativity, colour and imagination. You can expect lessons that blend the Arts — including drama, dance, music and visual expression — to help you explore big ideas in exciting and enjoyable ways. Your classwork will be hands‑on, practical and full of opportunities to create amazing work that you’ll be proud of. We’ll encourage you to take risks, try new things and express yourself confidently. By September, you’ll be stepping into a learning environment where creativity is at the heart of everything you do.
What advice would you give to Year 6 students joining us?
Starting Year 7 is an exciting new chapter, and a few good habits will help you settle in quickly. Make sure you always meet your deadlines so you can keep up with your learning and stay organised. Wearing full school uniform every day shows pride in yourself and our school community. Bring a good school bag that can carry your device, books, and equipment safely. Most importantly, try to stay engaged in your lessons — listen carefully, take part, ask questions and give every task your best effort. These small steps will help you start the year confidently and successfully.
Mrs O’Keeffe
What is your favourite hobby or thing to do outside school?Having fun and creating adventures with my two-year-old.
What is your favourite food?
Anything spicy.
Do you have any pets? If yes, tell us about them!
I don’t have any pets.
Do you support a sports Team? If so, which one?
Chelsea Football Club.
If you weren’t a teacher, what job would you do?
Teaching is the only job for me!
What is one fun or surprising fact about yourself?
I have visited every continent in the World except for Antarctica.
What can students expect in your lessons?
To think, to share their ideas, to try their best and show commitment to my high expectations of them.
What advice would you give to Year 6 students joining us?
Be curious, be organised and try your best.
Miss Williams
What is your favourite hobby or thing to do outside school? Reading and decorating my house.
What is your favourite food?
Chinese takeaway
Do you have any pets? If yes, tell us about them!
Two cats! Lily and Severus
Do you support a sports Team? If so, which one?
No!
If you weren’t a teacher, what job would you do? I would work with animals.
What is one fun or surprising fact about yourself?
I have a Harry Potter tattoo.
What can students expect in your lessons? A positive, supportive classroom where everyone is encouraged to try their best.
What advice would you give to Year 6 students joining us?
Be yourself and don’t be afraid to give things a go. Everyone feels nervous at first, but you’ll settle in quickly and make new friends. Take any and all opportunities offered to you.
Mr Rouse
What is your favourite hobby or thing to do outside school?
Writing and recording my own music.
What is your favourite food?
Pizza!
Do you have any pets? If yes, tell us about them!
Yes, I have a cat called Scout.
Do you support a sports Team? If so, which one?
I support the greatest and most significant football team, in the history of the world: Wolverhampton Wanderers
If you weren’t a teacher, what job would you do?
Sports journalist- TMS commentator.
What is one fun or surprising fact about yourself?
I have shared a football pitch with Neymar.
What can students expect in your lessons?
High expectations.
What advice would you give to Year 6 students joining us?
Be nice to people, you don’t know who your next boss might be.
Mr Blackwell
What is your favourite hobby or thing to do outside school?
I like to read, play video games and listen to music.
What is your favourite food?
Mum’s curry goat, rice and peas 🙂
Do you have any pets? If yes, tell us about them!
No, but I do love animals.
Do you support a sports Team? If so, which one?
Liverpool football club. The best club in England YNWA
If you weren’t a teacher, what job would you do?
Palaeontologist!
What is one fun or surprising fact about yourself?
I went to school with Ivan Toney.
What can students expect in your lessons?
Long, random tangents about sport, tv and film.
What advice would you give to Year 6 students joining us?
Be open to trying new things and meeting new people, because both will help you settle in quickly and make the most of your time at secondary school.