Sue Bosworth
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ue Bosworth is retiring this summer after 24 years at Pocklington School, spent mainly but not exclusively in teaching English to overseas students.
She’s the one about whom English pupils ask, “Who’s that teacher?” English pupils currently in school may not have encountered her in the classroom, although some OPs may remember her as a Latin teacher; and some former Lyndhurst pupils may remember Language Awareness lessons. However, she is most valued and respected by the many foreign students whom she has helped immeasurably as they make the transition from home to a new country. Her expertise has eased and accelerated their progress, providing a supportive environment neatly tucked away from the bustle of school life. As a Francophile, she was happy to keep her French alive by accompanying School visits to Paris, Lyon and the Loire Valley. Indeed, she hopes to indulge her love of travel in retirement and would be pleased to meet former pupils on her trips abroad. In addition to Rob Peel and Sue Bosworth’s retirements, Keith Robinson, sports master at Lyndhurst and former physics teacher and Housemaster at Pocklington, is leaving the school after 42 years. Altogether, the three hold 105 years’ service between them. We wish them all the very best. They will be much missed. LAL
Lydia Gray
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have lived in Pocklington for nearly 12 months now, so I am not new to the area. I am a passionate sportswoman: I have tried my hand at almost everything! My main sport is netball; I used to represent Humberside at school level and later played for Loughborough University. I have also swum competitively for the East Riding and participated in water polo matches at Loughborough. Water polo is perhaps my ideal sport, as it combines two of my strongest skills: swimming and hand-eye coordination. Away from sport, I am a great fan of horror films and thrillers. Having said that, my favourite films are ‘Labyrinth’ and ‘Anchorman’ (one of the funniest things I have ever seen). I look forward to seeing you around school!
Sharon Chiverton
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am very pleased to be joining Pocklington School and the Science department this year. It was during my sixth form studies that I thought teaching was the career I would like to pursue. I studied Botany and Zoology at Reading University followed by a PGCE at Cambridge University. During my teaching career I have been privileged to live and work in some wonderful places, including Stamford in Lincolnshire and Oundle in Northamptonshire. My family relocated to Yorkshire two years ago and have been delighted by the welcome we have received. We have enjoyed many walks and cycle rides in the beautiful surrounding countryside of the Moors and the Wolds. It is only recently that my family has initiated me into the world of camping. I have now experienced torrential rain near Pickering, hurricane Bill in Cornwall, loud music in the lakes and relative peace in North Wales. I’m beginning to get the hang of it! Tennis is another recent hobby: I have enjoyed playing against family and friends at Dunnington since our arrival. I am looking forward to working with everyone here and very much appreciate the warm welcome I’ve received.
Brenda Wilson
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renda Wilson retired at the end of Summer Term 2010 after 36 dedicated years of teaching. She spent the last eight years of her career at Pocklington where her happy and caring personality made a great difference to so many pupils who had hurdles to overcome with regard to learning. She made individually tailored revision cards, played games, thought of mnemonics, encouraged wide reading and generally improved the life chances of young people. The success stories are endless and our pupils will always be grateful to her. As her leaving day approached, the learning support room was full of flowers, chocolates and gifts for this kind lady for whom nothing was too much trouble. It has been a great privilege to work with her. Before teaching at Pocklington, Brenda worked in a number of schools as a Maths teacher and a Special Educational Needs Coordinator. She is now enjoying her retirement and filling her time with her young granddaughter and her hobbies which are mainly craft-based, although rumour has it that she has taken up cycling, too! Everyone at Pocklington misses her and wishes her a long and happy retirement. LD
Adam Hall
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have a bizarre sense of humour and a love of all things history, especially military history. My hobbies include writing, film making and cooking. I was educated at Leeds Grammar School, which gave me my love of Drama, the Cadet Force, History and teaching. After studying Ancient History and Archaeology at Liverpool University, I completed a PGCE at Southampton. Along the way, I did some ballroom dancing, took up Psychic Investigation and married my girlfriend of many years. Teaching has always been my passion, history most of all. I believe in the power of history to educate us about ourselves and to show us what we are truly capable of. I am greatly involved in the Cadet Force, having served as an Instructor for three years during my time at Liverpool, and consequently love Army life and the great outdoors, especially the bleak and stunning parts. Pocklington may be my first teaching post, but I have always called Yorkshire home – may it ever be so!
THE POCKLINGTONIAN
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