Come and meet the staff at our school.

 

Mrs A Wyn-Hughes - Headteacher

I was incredibly proud to have been appointed the Headteacher of Queensferry CP in September 2021.   

I graduated from Bangor university in 2004 and started my teaching career at Ysgol Gwynedd Flint. I taught all junior classes in my 8 years there and then in 2012 I moved to Wood Memorial in Saltney as the Deputy Head teacher and ALNCo. I had 9 very happy years; with my last 2 years as the Acting Headteacher. Whilst there I taught every year group in the school. I couldn’t possibly pick a favourite, but my year as Nursery teacher taught me so much!

I have two beautiful children; my daughter is in sixth form and my son is in a Welsh medium secondary school just as my daughter did. I am so very proud of the fact they are bilingual. I just need to keep learning the language myself so that when they speak in Welsh to their Dad, I can keep up! 

We love going on holiday, planning road trips and spending time together. We also enjoy taking our gorgeous (but crazy) dog on lots of walks! In a very busy working week I also try hard to keep active and fit through exercise, walks and the occasional run, as I know how important it is to look after our mental health and well-being. 

I believe passionately that every child must be championed and given the opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring, nurturing and safe school environment. I will strive to achieve this, with the help of a brilliant team and I won’t settle for anything less at Queensferry CP! 

 

Mrs S Gregory - Deputy Headteacher, Foundation Phase Manager and Year 1/2 Teacher

I always knew I wanted to be a teacher so I applied to Liverpool Hope University where I spent 4 years gaining my B.Ed specialising in English. While at university I also worked with the children’s charity K.I.N.D at their residential base in Scotland where I discovered that midges just love my skin!! 

Before coming to Queensferry Primary School in September 2015, I worked at Ysgol Gwynedd in Flint for 12 years. I grew up in Sandycroft but now live in Connah’s Quay with my husband, two daughters, a dog and a cat. I spend my time running my girls around to their different clubs (netball is my favourite!) and when I get the chance I love watching TV, reading and going on adventures with my family. 

I am passionate about creating a fun, interactive and caring environment that nurtures independence. I also love being silly with the children, sharing my love of reading with them and giving them the opportunity to experience lots of new and different things.
 

Mrs V Hughes- Nursery / Reception Teacher & Forest School Lead

I love being a teacher and no two days are ever the same! I grew up locally living in Mancot and trained in Leeds to get a BA honours in Education. After supplying in lots of local schools I joined the Queensferry family 13 years ago and haven’t looked back since. I have taught in all the Foundation Phase classes and am currently in Nursery and Reception. I believe teaching in the early years is not just about education but about being loco parentis - or ‘in place of the parent’. My classroom is a caring and nurturing classroom where I will care for your child as if they were my own. I strive to create a fun, lively and energetic classroom full of joy where children will begin their school journey. 

I live with my husband Chris and two boys - Thomas and Luke. Working part time allows me to do the job I love and have extra time being with my family. We like going for long walks in the woods, having days out at the beach and going on bike rides.

In 2010 I was given the fantastic opportunity to train as a Forest School Leader. I am passionate about being outside and believe every child should experience toasting a marshmallow on a campfire, whittling a stick and making dens. Teaching Forest School brings back memories of my own childhood and I look forward to these sessions as much as our pupils do. 

I am also our Eco School Co-Ordinator. I am proud to have led our school from getting our first Green Flag Award to now being a Platinum Eco School for the second year in a row. 

 

Mrs L Price -  Year 3/4 Teacher

I have been a teacher at Queensferry since 1999. In that time I have taught every year from Y6 to Y2. I am currently in Y3/4.

I completed my degree in York and I specialised in PE, following my background in swimming. As a teenager I competed for Wales at National swimming Competitions. During my degree, I spent 6 months in The French Alps, skiing and teaching in a French Primary School- what an experience! From this comes my love for languages and travel. My first 3 years teaching  were in a Jewish School in Liverpool. Since being in Queensferry, I got married and had two beautiful daughters. I live in Wrexham and in my spare time I swim, read and watch TV. Also, I’m a swimming official judge and work in local swimming galas. 

Before lockdown I was lucky enough to complete part of a Welsh Sabbatical Course and I am passionate about embedding an ethos of developing children’s learning and understanding of Welsh. Last year, I worked closely with Criw Cymraeg to gain our Campus Cymraeg Bronze and Silver awards! Bring on GOLD!

In my class I strive to support children, embedding equality, compassion and understanding of each other where we work together to create a healthy learning environment. I promise to be fair, honest and consistent in supporting individual needs. 

 

Mr L Ellis - Nursery / Reception and Year 3/4 Teacher

This year I am sharing two classes - with Mrs Price and our fabulous 3s and 4s - and with Mrs Hughes and our little Nursery and Receptions! Job sharing across two different classes is a unique role and brings a lot of challenges, but is also a fantastic opportunity to get to know so many different children and families!

I started working at Queensferry CP School in July 2017 as a 1:1 pastoral support assistant for a boy in Year 4. After two weeks at the end of summer I was asked to come back in September to work with him in Mrs Price's class and I remained in that role until he left at the end of Year 6 when I went 'back to school' myself to undertake teacher training at Edge Hill University. In March 2020 I had returned to Queensferry CP for my second teacher training placement which was cut very short by the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the pandemic, I completed my PGCE and qualified as a teacher later that year coming straight to Queensferry for two weeks at the end of the summer term 2020 in Year 6 before starting my first 'proper' teaching job that September, job sharing in Year 3 for two days a week alongside running interventions for KS2. Since then I have run interventions full time, covered classes across the school during PPA and finally job shared with both Mrs Price and Mrs Hughes - which is where I find myself now!

In my spare time, I volunteer with the RAF Air Cadets. Having been at my local Squadron in Hawarden for over 20 years, a few years ago I took on the role of Wing Warrant Officer - responsible for all matters of drill, dress and discipline of 150 staff and 500 cadets across North and Mid Wales. I also work with new members of staff during their induction and development into fully trained volunteers, alongside advising the Officer Commanding as part of the Senior Leadership Team. Although I work with children in my day job and main hobby, I find that both are completely different experiences!

More recently, I have taken up a new hobby in musical theatre - and in 2025 had my stage debut in the North West amateur premiere of Les Misérables at the Liverpool Empire as part of the musical's 40th anniversary celebrations. This year, I performed in Sondheim's Follies and in November will again take to the Empire stage as the Store Manager in Elf The Musical.

 

Mr G Rodger-Burns - Year 4/5 Teacher

I am currently teaching a mixed Year 4/5 Class. I joined Queensferry CP in 2012 after completing a PGCE at Bangor University in Primary Education. Before teaching at Queensferry, I went to Lancaster University where I gained a BA (Hons) in Sports Development which helped me get my job working for for Flintshire County Council as a Sports Development Officer at the Argoed and Elfed High Schools. So yes I am a sports nut! I am also the resident IT Wizard in school, who loves trying out all the new technology or trying to fix it for everyone.

At home I have 2 children, Jamie and Amelia who keep me busy when I am not in school. My wife, Sarah, is also a Primary Teacher. I am a massive rugby nut, you will find me either playing, coaching at Mold Rugby Club or going to Cardiff to watch Wales. For my sins I am also an Everton fan. I love pretty much all sports but I am also a huge American Football fan, so Sunday nights are my night with the TV watching it! If it isn't sport, it is listening to music, going to the zoo, walks with the family, cooking and going to new places. 

I always try to bring energy and laughter into learning, with fun being at the heart at my lessons. I also LOVE mistakes, you will hear me say that, as mistakes are a key part of learning. I am a firm believer that learners’ achieve their best when they are happy and safe.

 

Mr R Thornhill - Year 5/6 Teacher

I currently teach a mixed Year 5/6 class here at Queensferry. I have been at Queensferry since 2009. It's great to teach some of the oldest children in the school after seeing them grow and develop on their journey from early years. We are all proud when we send our children up to high school and beyond.

I have a degree in History from Aberystwyth University and also studied there to become a Primary teacher. I grew up in the Derbyshire village of Whaley Bridge in the Peak District surrounded by magnificent rolling hills and sheep! which is why I now feel so at home in North Wales.

I enjoy swimming and open water swimming, camping and spending time outside with my wife and 2 daughters.

In my class I like to use humour and laughter to create a positive learning atmosphere. I share my love of different music and use drama to broaden children's learning experiences.

 

Miss E Westwood - HLTA Nursery, Inclusion Co-ordinator

 

School Support Staff

Mrs K Warrington, Mrs A Murton, Mrs A Parry, Mrs E Stefanou, Mrs H Jones and Miss V Cox

 

Office Manager

Miss R Watson 

 

Caretaker

Mr D Wrench