BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW… SIXTH FORM STUDENT TEACHER INTERVIEW

TEACHER: LAURA MOORE, TEACHER OF HISTORY, GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS AND STUDENT: SAM, Y12

Laura To Sam

Tell me about yourself in thirty seconds.

I think I’m pretty straightforward. Life basically revolves around two things, Manchester City and Music. I like and listen to pretty much everything but Oasis are my favourite artist. I suppose I should mention that I also play football, in goal for Liss Athletic.

What are your strengths?

I guess I’m good at sticking with something, I can persevere. Communication skills as well, you kind of have to be as a goalkeeper to talk with and to your centre halves and fullbacksso that’s come from there I suppose.

What are your weaknesses?

I think I could win awards for how good I am at procrastinating. Revising for GCSEs I got distracted by anything and everything. I’m working on it though I like to think I’m getting better. I think this is also why I sometimes have issues with deadlines. Give one example of something you enjoy, respect or have achieved at Bohunt Sixth Form

Here at sixth I’ve really enjoyed the different style of lessons and especially the EPQ and the freedom you get to research what you want with the project.

What or who inspires you?

Based on the previous answers you may not be surprised to hear me say it’s a footballer. One of City’s previous ‘keepers. Bert Trautmann. He was a German paratrooper in world war two who was captured and became a prisoner of war. Electing to stay in Britain, he suffered a great deal of abuse playing for City, being a German immediately after the war. Overcoming this he played in consecutive FA cup finals winning the second in 1956 despite breaking his neck around the seventy minute mark. I just think he’s a remarkable example of resilience.

What are your plans for the future after leaving school?

I want to study law with politics at Manchester University, follow that with a masters and eventually become a solicitor.

What is your favourite line from a film, song or book?

That’s far too hard. I can give you my favourite one of each though... actually, no I can’t. Maybe Casino Royale, Acquiesce by Oasis and George Orwell’s 1984.

What one thing would you change about school life?

I don’t really have much to complain about beyond how awful my lanyard photo is, although even that’s not really a problem because I’ve just turned the card round so no one can see it. Please tell me it’s not the one that has to go with this interview is it?!

Sam To Laura

What inspired you to be a teacher?

From when I can remember I wanted to be a teacher, I wanted to teach young people and working with people. When I was younger I even registered my teddy bears!

If you weren’t a teacher, what would you be?

I would probably be working in the hospitality business. I would either be running a pub or working front of house in a hotel. I enjoy working with people.

What’s the best part of your job?

Teaching students new ideas and the students teaching me new ideas. I really enjoy having my tutor group and seeing them grow over the years. I also love that every day is different.

Who are your heroines/heroes?

Gilbert and Sullivan for ‘inventing’ the musical!

Why did you choose to teach at Bohunt?

I was really impressed by the school ethos, enjoy, respect and achieve and all the vast opportunities available to all staff and students. Since being at the school I have had many opportunities including teaching Government and Politics at Bohunt Sixth Form which has been really exciting.

Tell me a little about a teacher that inspired you

My sixth form History teacher and tutor. She proved that you could be fun, engaging and learn some really interesting things. I also wanted to be as clever as her!

What is one exciting teaching method you use? Engaging all students through enjoyment. My year 11s particularly enjoyed the 1900s fashion show where they had to make outfits using only toilet roll!

What are your thoughts on education today?

There has been a lot of change in education in recent years but just as long as students continue to have a full, fun and diverse curriculum then I’m happy!