Mrs Garrity

I love the variety that working with children provides. Watching their personalities, capabilities and confidence develop is a highly rewarding part of the job.

The best part of teaching is seeing how pleased the children are when they have achieved something they have worked hard for, whether it is gaining an award or just understanding that tricky maths question.

I honestly couldn’t think of anything I would rather be doing… unless I were to win the lottery!

The most memorable part of my career so far is the goodbye I received from my first class at Branwood. Parents came in to present me with a gift to remind me of my first year. I was so overwhelmed I cried! I still have it proudly presented at home.

I’d like the children to remember me as someone who cared and someone who wanted to see them doing well and being happy.

Every day is a surprise – you never know what might happen. At first, I was surprised by how supportive everyone is at all times, and how much of a close knit community we have as a school.

I am proud of how caring Branwood is as a school. For all of our achievements, first and foremost we care about each and every pupil as an individual.

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