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Year 5 teacher, Mrs Helen Holt, recently featured in the
Bolton News' Teacher Profile section. Her entry can be read
below.
Name: Helen Holt
Age: 48
Year/Subject/School:
Deputy Head
Hesketh House - Bolton School Junior Girls
Currently Teaching Year 5
Family:
John Architect
Two children; Holly age 15 and Will age 13
Education:
B.Ed Hons, Homerton College, Cambridge
Something (unusual or quirky) about you:
I'm a secret Take That fan and my friends call me Enid!
What or who encouraged you to choose teaching as a
career?:
A wonderful lady called Jean Mullineaux . She was Head of
French at Bury Grammar School and lived across the road from me at
the time. I think she despaired of my ability in French so
encouraged me to apply to Homerton to pursue my interest in Music
and Education.
What has been your most satisfying moment in the
classroom?:
We have a creative approach to the curriculum so any moment when
a child responds spontaneously, uses their imagination and creates
something original is extremely satisfying. Often open ended tasks
produce the most creative and innovative response. There's nothing
better than seeing a child's face light up when they have achieved
something.
What are you looking forward to this year?:
I'm looking forward to our Discovery Day in June. It's
especially for Year 2 children who would like to come and look at
our school and meet the teachers and pupils. We've had a fantastic
first year in Hesketh House. I love the buzz of any event where we
can open the doors to children, parents and friends for concerts
and open events.
What do you enjoy about teaching?:
No day is the same in teaching. Children respond to different
ways of teaching and I enjoy the challenge of matching the teaching
to their learning style. The most enjoyable part is when a child
responds enthusiastically to the task and engages in the
learning.