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All photographs featured throughout this website that contain images of children have either been publicly published elsewhere or I have gained the express permission from their parents to feature them as a part of my online portfolio.
The children had been learning how to instruct pieces of Lego to move using sensors and computer coding. We then learned to use a more advanced software and program our own remote controls to instruct vehicles to move throughout the classroom.
Taken after the 'Sefton School's Swimming Gala', an event in which pupils would compete regionally in various swimming races.
As one of my extra-curricular clubs at Hatton Hill, I delivered a circuit training class each week for two years. Pupils grew not only physically, but mentally and developed their perseverance and determination to complete the task at hand - all of this whilst sweating profusely and smiling as they did so.
Attendance to the after-school club was built into 8-10 week blocks, due to the high demand that there was for the club. This allowed pupils to experience a variety of activities and gain a true understanding for how particular actions can benefit specific parts of the body.
When the children of Hatton Hill found out I was leaving to teach internationally, I was sent to the stocks at the Summer Fayre as punishment!
A handful of pupils that were selected to participate in a multi-sport event at Liverpool FC's training ground, an event that I helped to organise and consisted of various Liverpool-based schools.
Upon liaising with Everton FC, we were invited to their 'Show Racism The Red Card' event at Goodison Park, in which past and present players spoke to our pupils about how important it is to promote equality in sport.
As a part of my role of Head of Sport, I organised two consecutive 'sports days'. Pupils competed in a variety of events to celebrate the end of another successful year.
Some of the girls learning about weight, friction and force by leading me through various practical examples. This photograph was taken for a regional teaching magazine.
As a part of our Ancient Greece topic, we would hold a 'Greek Day' every year, in which pupils in Year 5 would dress up as Ancient Greeks, experience pottery, eat Greek foods and role-play as the Senate who sentenced Socrates to death. Pictured here are myself and my two glamorous assistants, Clare and Helen (not of Troy).
Due to the success of the the school football team (who remained undefeated in all school and regional competitions that season) as well as the genuine respect and teamwork they consistently displayed, I organised a match between the pupils and the teachers as a 'fun reward', even purchasing a trophy with the intention being for the match to become an annual event. Ultimately, the teachers lost and the pupils completed their season on a high. The match did go to a penalty shootout, but the least said about that the better!
During my time at St Cecilia's, I would participate in a number of 3-day and 5-day excursions in the Welsh countryside (including Plas Caerdeon and Kingswood/Colomendy). During these excursions, I led many groups in 'outward bounds activities' to develop life skills such as teamwork and confidence.
This photograph was taken after our semi-final victory in the Sefton Champions League Cup. We went on to win the tournament, but more importantly, each member of the team proved themselves to be just that: members of a team - no individuals looking to steal the spotlight, but a genuine group who played to support each other and, most of all, enjoy the sport of football.
Football legend Jamie Carragher (vice-captain of both Liverpool FC and England FC) presented our team with our trophies and medals for all of our successes that season. I was fortunate enough to speak at the event about how school sport helps to shape the leaders of tomorrow.
I'm a big believer in going 'above and beyond' for my pupils, in and out of school. If a child invites me to an important event outside of school, I try my best to attend and show my support. Here is a photograph of a boy who invited me to his first kickboxing fight in Manchester, UK. This is just one of many examples of my support outside of school.
As a part of my role as Head of Sport, I organised, budgeted and monitored all extra-curricular sporting activities. We bought in to an outside gymnastics agency, headed by Olympic icon Beth Tweddle, to deliver our gymnastics curriculum both as a part of our school day and as a weekly after school club. I co-delivered each after-school session with either Beth or one of her coaches on a weekly basis for over 2 years.
As a part of the National Day celebrations here in Oman, we teachers dressed in the local clothing of the dishdasha and kuma.
Another football match between students and staff, this time in the blistering hot Middle Eastern sun.
As a part of their final ever PE unit, Year 11 embarked on an exhilirating adventure through the mountains of Lovćen, developing teamwork and collaboration skills whilst pushing themselves out of their comfort zones in an experiential way.
As a part of building our school PE department in Montenegro, I created the School Sports Award (awared to one PYP student and one MYP student twice per year). The focus on this award is to recognise and reward students who embody the qualities of sportsmanship, leadership and commitment. Each winner is presented with a trophy to commemorate their success (as well as a gift voucher to put towards something sporty!), and to remind all of our community how sporting success doesn't just come in the form of winning games, but in being an all round positive person with a dedication to 'being all they can be'.
During their first PHE unit of the year, Yera 11 students explored how technology is changing the world of fitness; they designed their own fitness apps and devices, pitching them at 'the marketplace'. From tackling gamification to improving awareness of cardiovascular zones, the students showed impressive critical thinking and porblem-solving skills that highlight how the PE curriculum goes beyond the walls of the gym.
Sports Science students taking a hands-on approach to their learning about the human body, combining their academic knowledge with creativity to design custom t-shirts mapping out the musculoskeletal system. They then presented their insights to the Biology students, giving both classes a chance to deepen their understanding of how the human body works and visualise conceptual scientific complexities in a memorable way.
One of the relationships I helped to foster was with the England Rugby League, resulting in an ongoing grassroots partnership with Team GB Pioneers and Australian Rugby League professional coach, Brett Davidson. This partnership helped our students to access competitive international leagues, coaching and officiating training, and much more.
As Head of Sport, European School Sports Day has always been an event in which I take plenty of professional pride and enjoyment. Each year I would utilise my links with various organisations in the community to deliver a truly unforgettable event (and might I add, due to relationships built between myself and the sporting community, always at a fraction of the allocated financial budget!). Students from across the school (aged 3-18) would participate in over 20 unique sporting activities (sich as SUP-boarding, Swimming, Padel, Tennis, Yoga, Judo, Cycling, Cricket, Football, and many more). The day would always begin with an Opening Ceremony, hosted by myself, in which students would deliver chants and musical performances to generate House Spirit. We would then perform a collective warm-up before sending the students to their first activity of the day. These days truly showcased the importance of staying active and trying new things; seeing so many students step out of their comfort zones is always inspiring. To conclude ESSD, we would hand over to our Year 12 students, who would then organise an afternoon of fun at a Sports Carousel Carnival; their creativity, agency and leadership has always been a memorable part of the day.
One of the things that I am most proud of during my time in Montenegro is establishing a number of competitive tournaments between schools across the country, as they were long absent in this region of Europe. Creating these teams and leagues helped to foster grassroots sports in our school, providing students with more opportunities to stay active with their friends.
Another of the relationships that I helped to develop in my role as Head of Sport was with the Sea Scouts. Using our facilities and students during their initial year of business, the Sea Scouts were keen to teach our students all about the outdoors as an after school club (as well as a launch event in schooltime, complete with tent pitching, SOS signalling and campfire activities.
As a part of Discovery Week 2024, myself and 2 other members of staff took a group of MYP students for a week in Istanbul, Turkiye. Here, students experienced a wide variety of cultural activities as well as lots of other enjoyable entertainment around the city.
Some of my students grappling in my after-school Jiujitsu club; during this class, we build on the content taught in our PE curriculum (written by myself) that teaches students the basics of self-defence and social awareness. During the after-school club we develop more advanced techniques and participate more in the sporting aspects of martial arts.
Due to my involvement with a number of sports communities and national (and international organsiations) in Montengro, I have introduced a number of new partners to our school, to ensure a more rounded and deeper PE & Sport programme; some of these globally recognised partners include Geoff Harper Cycling, Bushido Kids, International TeqBall Federation (FITEQ), Rugby League England, Siro Hotel & Fitness, and even a budding relationship with tennis superstar, Novac Djokovic!
As ATL Skills Coordinator for the whole school, I was responsible for ensuring vertical and horizontal alignment of the 'Approaches To Learning' across all subjects, year groups and programmes. I also led a number of staff training sessions (internal CPD - see above photographs) to support teachers with the 'how' and 'why' of ATL Skills in inquiry based education.
The PYP Exhibition is a chance for students to take ownership over their learning, inquiring into an area or topic that they are passionate about. I have been involved in 5 PYP Exhibitions as PYP Exhibition Lead, developing and implementing my own understanding of student agency and action as a result.
A huge part of modern education focuses on 'student agency'. I have sought to implement this across all of my classes. When it comes to summative assessments in MYP, often the students take on the roles of leaders and organisers. Photographed here are a selection of Year 10 students and their 'activity and movement based sessions'; they were tasked with thinking up, planning and leading a series of physical activity sessions (without a sport-specific focus) to the lower PYP students in the school. Year 10 needed to produce risk assessments and session plans, as well as meet with the PYP homeroom teachers to discuss how they could adapt their sessions to specific students and ensure inclusion for all. The students did a great job and used this experience as a building block for future leadership-based assessments.
A student performed in the Winter Show as a caracture of me, complete with beard, tattoos, quirks, accent, catchphrases and even my LFC whistle. I view this as the ultimate display of respect, and an example of the kind of positive relationship I have with all of my students.
I was honoured to have been asked to sing with our school band for our End of Year ceremony & picnic (Stevie Wonder - Superstition). What a way to cap of an excellent year! Nobody asked me to wear the wig, though...
One of my class traditions: Secret Santa! On this occasion, my Year 12 class and I exchanged our gifts over a Yuletide coffee.
What better way to learn about ancient societies than through role-play? Experiences like these become so memorable for students that their learning and enjoyment skyrockets.
It was a great privilege to have been asked to host the whole school community celebrations for KIS International Day 2025. The day was a true display of cultural pride from all over the world!
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