Interviews
In this edition, we have enjoyed interviewing several staff members, school councillors and ambassadors. Continue to scroll down and enjoy reading our interviews.
Interview with the Leading Lady herself - Ms Loosemore (Headteacher) by Eliza 4R & Judy 4G
1 - How many years have you been a headteacher?
Since January 1990.
2 - Before you became a headteacher, what was your role?
I was a Music Teacher.
3 - What do you most like about being a headteacher?
I like being bossy and having things done well.
4 - Does it sometimes feel stressful being a headteacher?
Yes, because some things annoy me and are a waste of my time.
5 - Why did you choose the job of a headteacher?
Because I think that schools need to have the best possible education for children and a great workplace for adults.
6 - How do you solve problems in a school?
Look and work out why the argument happened and how it started.
7 - You have been a headteacher for so long. Do you ever get bored?
I never get bored!
8 - Are you going to miss RGJS when you retire? Why?
I will miss all of the children, parents and staff.
9 - What has been the highlight of your career so far? Maybe meeting Kate Middleton??
Every year, I get to hear what the children who were in Year 6 last year are doing at Kingsbury High School.
10 - How do you plan to spend your hard-earned retirement? Maybe a cruise to the Bahamas??
Lots of travelling and lots of rest. Spend time with my family and book cheap flights!
Ms Byrne (Deputy Head) by Chhaya 6G
On 6th October 2023, I interviewed Ms Byrne. Below are the questions I asked and her answers.
1 - How long have you been here at Roe Green?
I started here in 2001 till 2010. I left for a while and returned in 2013, and I have been here until now.
2 - Is it hard being deputy head?
It is sometimes hard but mostly enjoyable.
3 - Do you enjoy being deputy head?
Definitely, I enjoy it a lot.
4 - Do children annoy you?
Very rarely.
5 - What is your favourite thing about being a deputy head?
I love to see children’s work, and I love to see children enjoying themselves during class or at playtime.
6 - What subject do you like to teach a class?
I like to teach English, specifically poetry.
7 - How often do children knock on your door and hand you chocolate?
Not often enough!
8 - What would you do if you were not a teacher?
Before being a teacher, I was a travel agent, and I really enjoyed that job so I would be a travel agent.
9 - Summarise being deputy head into one word:
Awesome.
10 - If Miss Loosemore left, would you be confident to take over?
I would be confident, but I don’t think she will be leaving anytime soon.
Does celebrating Diwali make you feel jolly? by Sebastian 6R
To find out, we decided to interview the teacher Mrs Khamani (Learning Support Staff).
SC: What do you do during Diwali?
Mrs Khimani: We celebrate, eat a lot, dress up smart and most importantly we earn presents.
SC: Is Diwali something you look forward to?
Mrs Khimani: Absolutely, I look forward to Diwali.
S: Do you go to any places during Diwali or do you just stay home?
Mrs Khamani: We go to a temple. After that, we visit our family members.
SC: For how many days do you celebrate Diwali?
Mrs Khamani: Diwali is celebrated for at least a week.
SC: What do you normally eat during Diwali?
Mrs Khamani: We eat lots of sweets and any other food that is vegetarian.
SC: What is the most important thing that happens during Diwali?
Mrs Khamani: The most important thing about Diwali is meeting your family.
SC: Why is Diwali a festival/Why do you celebrate it?
Mrs Khamani: Diwali is celebrated to represent the triumph of good over evil.
Interview with the Sensational, Senorita Serra (Year 3 Class Teacher) by Eliza 4R
1 - What do you most like about being a teacher?
Being able to help children learn.
2 -Do you prefer being a Spanish teacher or a class teacher?
A Spanish teacher, but I like being a class teacher as well.
3 - How many years have you been at RGJS?
10 Years.
4 - What got you interested in teaching?
I always wanted to be a teacher since I was a kid.
5 - How many years were you in Spain before moving to the UK?
31 years.
6 - If someone were to go to Spain, where would you recommend them to go?
Barcelona is the best city in Spain, so go there.
7 - What was the first class that you taught?
Whole school.
8 - What has been the highlight of your career?
Seeing children learn and enjoy a new language.
Ms Mukhejee (Year 4 Class Teacher) by Judy 4G
1 - Do you like it when your class is quiet, silent, or whispering?
I like my class is just whispering because I know they are talking about the work that we are doing at the time.
2 - Why do you like being a teacher in RGJS?
I like being a teacher because they are curious, when they have lightbulb moments, and they love children!
3 - What is your favourite thing about being a teacher?
Having great discussions with my class.
4 - Do you like being a set 3 maths teacher? Do you want to teach another set?
I love teaching set 3.
5 - Do you prefer this year's 4G or last year's 4G?
Last year's 4G was good at art, and this year's 4G are good at music and writing.
6 - How would you see yourself in 5 years?
Still RGJS, Year 4 or Year 5.
7 - What do you like best about your class?
They are good at listening to instructions.
8 - Do you like it when people in your class write a story that is 5 pages long?
Yes, because I like to read them.
9 - What do you like to do in your free time when the class is having Golden Time?
I like to go around and play with toys.
10 - What was your role before a teacher?
I was a banker.
Mr Munonyedi (Learning Support Staff) by Eliza 4R
1 - What made you choose to work in a school?
I have been working with children for 40 years. I really enjoy it.
2 - What is most rewarding about your job?
Meeting lots of different kinds of people of different ages from different backgrounds with different senses of humour and different ways of thinking.
3 - Where would you see yourself in 5 years?
I never think of the future. I think in terms of now.
4 - What has been the most challenging thing about your job?
Staying awake if I'm tired.
5 - What is so great about working at RGJS?
The children.
6 - Before you became a TA, what was your role?
I was an electrician, cleaner, summer camp worker, playworker, delivery driver and Community worker.
7 - What was the highlight of your career?
1991 is the year that so much happened that was important or went on to be important. It was one of the most fantastic years.
8 - What three words best describe you?
Psychedelic, quirky and nuanced.
9 - What class have you enjoyed working with the most?
All of them, except for a class in year 6 in 2015/2016.
10 - Finally what message have you got for the children at RGJS to help them be the best that they can be?
It's about getting smarter and learning everything that you can. You never know how important a little bit of information may turn out to be.
Interview with Judy 4G and Elijah 4S (School Councillors) by Eliza 4R
1 - How did you prepare for your role as a school councillor? E.g. poster, speech, etc.
J: I prepared a speech and poster.
E: I prepared a speech.
2 - Why did you want to become a school councillor?
E: So I can make the school a better place.
J: Because Jaffar was a School Councilor, so I wanted to be one too.
3 - What was your reaction when you found out that you had become won?
J: I was surprised.
E: I felt excited.
4 - Now that you have become a school councillor, what changes would you like to make in the school?
J: I want to add a prayer room inside the school and for there to be more equipment in the playground.
E: Longer lunch and no maths.
5 - What qualities do you think you need to have to be a good school councillor?
J: kind, friendly and honest.
E: Kind and helpful.
6 - What do you think you will most like about being a school councillor?
E: Going to meetings and learning new things.
J: Going to meetings.
7 - Why do you think the pupils and teachers will listen to you?
Both: Because we are mini teachers!
Ambassador Interview by Alessia 6R
An interview with an ambassador - Khianna 6R; an inside view of when they got chosen and after starting their duties as a new ambassador - then and now.
I felt very shocked and like everything was going in slow motion. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to be an ambassador because everybody would have to rely on me, and I didn't know if I would be ready. I felt happy, excited, responsible and grateful because I got to give out stickers and petrol in the corridor. On our training day, we learnt key facts about how to be an ambassador, such as getting students' attention, making sure everyone is quiet and sensible, and making everyone behave properly.
I feel like I have grown up and feel like a teacher since I have been chosen to be ambassador. I am very proud of myself because this shows that I am reliable and responsible. It feels really good to be an ambassador because I like the responsibility of making sure everything is running well in the assembly and the corridors. I would like to be an ambassador next term because it has been a great experience this whole time since I have been one.
Being an ambassador is harder than being a passenger by Sebastian 6R
That is why I have interviewed the ambassador, Ryan 6R
SC: How did you feel when you got picked to be an ambassador?
R: I felt confused and that I might be in a dream since I wasn't expecting to get picked.
S: How do you feel about being an ambassador?
R: I feel surprised since I didn't think I would have gotten chosen.
SC: Did you want to become an ambassador?
R: Yes. Since I was in year 5, I wanted to become an ambassador.
SC: Are you proud of yourself? Or do you not think it is a big deal?
R: I am very proud of myself. I wear my badge with pride.
S: Did you learn anything since you became an ambassador?
R: Yes, to have patience and how to confront naughty children successfully.
S: What do you like and dislike about being an ambassador?
R: I like that people listen to me more. At the same time, I dislike that some children don't listen to me.
SC: If you could become an ambassador next year, would you do it?
R: Yes, I would because I could be a better ambassador than before.