2526 New Teachers

Greetings, students of Precious Blood! My name is Mr. Retson, and I will be joining you for this academic year as the NET (speaking) for F1, F2, and F3. The English language has a special place in my heart, and I want to share all of its elegance and nuances with you.

Being from a French-speaking province in Canada, I have had the privilege of teaching English in a variety of French schools for five years now. Those experiences have shown me how to be flexible and adapt my teaching to specific contexts. My two main goals are to motivate students to want to learn more about English even outside of the classroom and to equip them with the knowledge and skills for effective expression. As a speaking teacher, I will help facilitate communication in both discussion and presentation.

My hobbies include writing for theatre, playing chess, watching ice hockey (Canada’s national winter sport), and eating spicy food. Theatre is a way for us to feel free by exploring our talents and building character, all while connecting with others and making friends. I will also lead the Drama Club at our school this year. Chess and ice hockey help develop the strategic part of my personality, which is equally important.

I look forward to a year full of adventure, learning, and discovering new talents. Together, we will explore what makes the English language so fascinating and useful in today’s world. Let’s learn from one another and make sure this year lives up to its potential! 

Greetings everyone! This is Mr. Paul Leach and I am looking forward to joining the PBSS family as one of your new NET teachers. I am an ardent believer in language being more than simply a subject, but a bridge for communicating around the world. Understanding English is a fantastic way to open more opportunities for success later in life.

Coming from South Africa, a country with over twelve official languages! I have personally witnessed how useful English can be as a universal bridge for communication amongst friends, peers and even businesses. This, as well as my experience teaching English at a secondary school in South Africa and, later, as an ESL educator in Hong Kong, has fashioned my belief that an educated mind is a powerful mind. My vision here at PBSS is to create a safe, fun and healthy learning environment in which learners can feel valued for their efforts and receive the assistance needed to better understand the English language. I believe that education extends beyond textbooks, and by incorporating real-world examples of English, learners can gain a deeper understanding of the language.

I am a firm believer of the Latin saying, “Trio Juncta in Uno” – Three joined in One. That is to say the Mind, Body and Spirit.  Outside of the classroom I enjoy hockey, both as a part time coach and as a player. I believe that keeping a healthy mind involves maintaining a healthy balance between academics and sport. Another favourite pastime of mine involves hiking. Getting in touch with nature and its surroundings is a great way to develop one’s spirit as well as help build one’s creativity.

I look forward to getting to know each of you at the start of this academic year and learn more about your talents and goals. I am certainly excited to play a part in your schooling career and am confident that this will be a fantastic and noteworthy year!