MEET THE MAN BEHIND THE SUIT
The wider co-curriculum, such as our diversitas group and women’s society helps improve well-being and provide social opportunities for students."
2) The culture. I enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and the high aspirations of the students here.
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3) The high quality teaching and learning, combined with how we are always trying to make it better.
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“I am firstly humbled and feel it is a great honour to step into Kerry Kirkwood’s shoes knowing the amazing job she has done for college over the years. On a personal level, I’m excited to work with the senior leadership team to uphold the college's high standards and positive culture.
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NEWS: THE NEW SENIOR LEARDERSHIOP
“How do you feel stepping into 1) The people and community within the college, especially the role of principal of SJD?” working with students.
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“I feel as if the pandemic hasn’t fundamentally changed the mechanism of learning, but it has highlighted the invisible challenges students face in every day-to-day life.
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“What are you most excited/ hen myself and Mollie looking forward to this year?” spoke to Chris in his office during a Tuesday lunch, I would have to say the cowe noticed his amiability and welcoming presence. As students, curricular programme and the we are all busy with our A levels opportunities the students have and BTECs during college hours in accessing a community of people with similar interests as so maybe you’ve not had the themselves. opportunity to meet Chris; and only know him as the principal. That’s how I felt before our interview, but even after a couple “Could you tell us briefly three of minutes we had a grasp of the things which you love about SJD?” man behind the suit.
