Juniors
Juniors Department
The Juniors section of the school includes Key Stages 1 and 2, following on seamlessly from the EYFS stage. The students continue their learning and social development through the carefully planned programmes of study and activities that ensure fulfilment, enjoyment and success, thereby developing the skills, knowledge and self-confidence necessary for Secondary School and life in general. The development of communication skills is fundamental, with the solid foundations laid for the students to become truly bilingual.
Learning focuses on developing personal, emotional and social skills as well as being an intellectual and academic process. We help children find their voice – their own, unique, personal significance. We encourage them to think about their contribution to the world – how to be responsible and engaged members of the school community, as well as developing into responsible world citizens. We regularly work with charities to raise money for those less fortunate.
Values such as compassion, respect and friendliness are central, as are clear boundaries and simple rules that help to ensure that BSGC is a happy and safe place to learn. We expect our children to work hard, but also to enjoy themselves, whilst holding high expectations with regard to morals and manners. We believe in catching children being good and celebrating positive achievement and behaviours.
Children have numerous opportunities to extend their learning through planned excursions and residential trips, culminating in a weeklong trip at the end of Year 6. Our children participate enthusiastically in a variety of inter-school sports events on the island. Further, the children regularly share their talents, skills and knowledge during regular musical and dramatic performances and assemblies.
Staff
MANAGEMENT
Julian Martin Clark | Headmaster |
TAFIRA
Luke Reynolds | Head of Primary School Tafira | |
Hannah Bushnell | Year 3 & Key Stage 2 Coordinator | |
Guy Rogers | Year 4 & PE Teacher | |
Sally Williams | Year 5 Teacher | |
Rachael Harrison | Year 6 Teacher | |
Bronwyn Johnson | Year 3 Assistant Teacher | |
Karen Battison | Year 4 Assistant Teacher | |
Claire Halstead | Years 5 & 6 Assistant Teacher | |
Lorna Valerón | Spanish Teacher | |
María Jesús San Frutos | Spanish Teacher | |
Nicholas Payne | Music Teacher | |
Alba Ramos | Cover Teacher |
SOUTH
Kevin Irvine | Head or Primary School South | |
Gemma McIntosh | Assistant Headteacher | |
Samantha Connolly | Year 3 Teacher & English Coordinator | |
Jacqueline Bushnell | Year 4 Teacher | |
Natalia Perez | Year 5 Teacher & Maths Coordinator | |
Marie Wilson | Year 6 Teacher | |
Jorge Castro | Spanish Teacher | |
Lucy Morgan | Spanish as Second Language Teacherr | |
Tina Clatworthy | Assistant Teacher | |
Lizzy Birch | Assistant Teacher | |
Kirstine Champion | Music Teacher |