STAFF LEAVERS

Vicky joined AGSB in 2022, after teaching at Kingsway School in Stockport, as an experienced, highly skilled classroom teacher of English. She quickly established herself as an organised, conscientious and effective teacher. Vicky taught every year group, including A-level English Language and English Literature, and with the latter organised a trip to a school in Cheadle Hulme where students shared ideas and interpretations on Margaret Atwood’s dystopian classic, The Handmaid’s Tale.

Her broad range of teaching experiences in schools around Manchester enabled her to share many useful insights and strategies with colleagues. As a Year 7 Form tutor, she participated in the annual Bushcraft educational trip, and has also been involved in the AGSB Chess Club. Vicky leaves AGSB to continue and develop her teaching career at an international school in Dubai.

M Davies

Lynn joined the School in September 2015 and taught German, French and Spanish across all key stages. Leading the A level German programme, she also led trips to Berlin and was involved in the German Exchange trip. Lynn left AGSB due to her relocation to Shropshire where she continues to teach German.

My first encounter of Frau Smith was in March 2020, just before the pandemic, sitting in C12 in my first German lesson. Having had mixed feelings about Spanish, Frau Smith’s lessons helped me to realise my passion for German and she was invaluable in inspiring all her learners to explore the subject beyond the specification. Her expertise always motivated me to master the subject area we were learning, and her influence has encouraged me to pursue German to A-Level and beyond. I wish her the best of luck in her new career.

G Wright and T Ariyo

Mark joined AGSB in 2022 as an Early Careers Teacher, after training in schools in his home city of Liverpool. Mark’s love of literature, easy-going manner and positive relationships with the students he taught across Year 7 to 11, made him a figure of trust, respect and good humour.

He was a key member of the “Scouse Car Share Experience” with Mr Hall and Mr Croxton, experiencing the thrills and spills of morning motorway traffic whilst acting as a civilising force in the many Man City v Liverpool debates that erupted en route. A lover of travel and adventure, Mark will be journeying to the Americas next year, spending time exploring the West Coast of USA and Mexico.

M Davies

Simon has been a most valued member of the Music department bringing with him a wealth of experience in music teaching. Mr Smith has been invaluable in re-modelling our KS3 curriculum, being particularly responsible for helping to modernise our ICT curriculum. Mr Smith has made a huge impact in the musical life in our school, successfully setting up and running our two choirs, Ignition and Odyssey, who have performed to the highest standards over the past two years.

Mr Smith is leaving us to develop his Christian charity initiative and use his faith to impact those who need it. I am sure he will devote the same passion and time to his new calling as that which he has contributed to this role.

M Monument