Continuing our series on new members of staff, here we introduce Mrs O'Rorke who is teaching English and Maths to small groups of students as part of our post-COVID catch up strategy:

• Where did you teach/work before?
I have taught at Anstey Junior School and St Lawrence Primary in Alton and a number of Basingstoke schools too.

• First memory of teaching?
My first year in teaching was at Frogmore Junior School in 1998. One of my memories there was getting really involved in fundraising and I have a photo of my class having a very whacky mad hair day!

• First impression of Eggar's?
I've been involved with Eggar's for many years through Primary liaison events and so I already knew it was a very friendly and child-focussed school.

• What's the best thing about teaching?
Working with children - no two days are ever the same! You never know what to expect and you are definitely never bored! I also love helping children to achieve that 'lightbulb' moment.

• What is your favourite animal and why?
I love turtles and I had the opportunity to snorkel with them in the wild off the coast of Lombok on my honeymoon. It blew my mind!

 • What is your favourite food?
I love discovering new dishes from around the world, my favourite place to do that is at the Street Food Market on the South Bank in London.

• When you’re not being a teacher, what do you do?
I love spending time with my family and my friends.  I enjoy walking, canoeing, paddle-boarding and anything musical.

• What was the last book you read?
I read Many Different Kinds of Love which is Michael Rosen's account of his recovery from COVID-19. It was brilliant!