I feel very lucky to say that I have been here at The Belham since before we opened our doors in 2015. I was the very first employee! I have had different leadership roles over the years but being part of creating a new school in Peckham is an experience of which I’m both proud and will cherish forever. To date we’ve had two cohorts of children through the school from Reception all the way to secondary school, leaving us happy, confident and ready for their next steps.  

I was fortunate to go to a brilliantly supportive school where children were encouraged  to excel across a range of subjects and disciplines. They provided a wide range of opportunities in the sport and the arts which allowed children to find their passions and support others areas of learning. I took advantage of all of these opportunities, from singing to playing in orchestras, performing in shows and playing sport for the school.

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My Maths teacher, Julian Wright, springs to mind, he treated all of us with such kindness whilst holding the highest standard for us all. He championed me and always believed I could achieve well. It was down to him that I got my A!

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My daily interactions with our Belhamites are by far the most enjoyable part of my job. Watching them grow from starting in Reception to standing on a theatre stage at the end of Year 6 is something that fills me with immense joy and pride. We have the most wonderful children who attend The Belham, each of them uniquely brilliant. My favourite days are those where a child achieves something for the first time, whether that be blending for reading or scoring a goal. They are always so excited to share with me their success and for that I’m very grateful.