Chailey News, Summer 2012.pub - Chailey School...

36 Chailey School News, Summer, 2012Farewell Ms ArnoldDEAR Chailians,Time flies when you’rehaving fun. Although Ihave only been heresince January, I feellike I am part of thefurniture which is theresult of such welcomingstaff and students,writes Ms Arnold.I have had a fantasticexperience here atChailey School and haveenjoyed every minute(apart from when Ofstedwere wrecking the buzz inFebruary).Despite joining theChailey team halfwaythrough the year, I waslucky enough to be attachedto a lovely/entertaining/‘safe’ formgroup, 9 Glynde. It was apleasure to be involvedwith such a respectful andfun group of young people.Teaching languages atChailey has been incrediblyrewarding and this isdown to the students.Their enthusiasm, motivationand ambition havebeen remarkable and haveultimately led to someoutstanding production.This, along with friendlyand trusting relationships,is what ‘job satisfaction’ isall about with teaching.Personal highlights forme since January includefashion shows, rapping,acting, dancing and singing,with some laughsalong the way!I would like to say a bigthank you to my fellowcountrymate Ms Morrowwho has been incrediblyadmirable, supportive,professional, fun and downto earth as Head of Department.She, Ms Harfleet,Ms Garcia, Ms Potton andMrs Nyren have been fantasticpeople to work (andsocialise) with and I willmiss them all very much.A special thanks to theoffice and support staff,lunchtime-banter staff,SLT and of course MrsYoung.Best of luck to everyonefor the future and tschuess,au revoir, adios, ciao, slanand see you later!Ms Morrow says:After such a short time,it is very sad to haveto say goodbye to MsArnold. She really fittedin quickly to life inChailey and has been areal team player. I willpersonally miss havinganother Irish member ofstaff in the department.Lots of luck for yournew job!