Mrs A Wyn-Hughes - Headteacher
I am 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 high school and my son is in primary, both attending Welsh medium schools. 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 2/3 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 and three cats. 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 K Jones - ALNCo
I started teaching at Queensferry in 2013, but I also worked at school for a year before that. I completed a degree in History and English at Aberystwyth University before going on to get my PGCE at Bangor University. My PCGE was based in the Foundation Phase and I’ve been lucky enough to teach both Foundation Phase and Key Stage Two. My approach remains the same, I want to make sure that everyone enjoys learning and is given the best opportunity to reach their full potential. There is always lots of laughs in class (probably mostly at me!) and I hope that all the children enjoy their experience. I always wanted to be a teacher, and I am very lucky to work in a school that I love.
I became ALNCo in September 2018 and I have learnt so much along the way (although I think I will always be learning something new!). Having this time away from class means that I am able to learn more about all the children in school, which I really enjoy.
Outside of school, I live in a village in Shropshire (miles away…!) and my husband, son and daughter keep me busy! I love watching tv, listening to music, reading, baking, walking and spending time with my family.
Mrs N Ankers - Nursery / Reception / Year 1 Teacher
I have worked at Queensferry C.P School for many years now and during my time so far it has been wonderful seeing children grow, progress and mature as they have journeyed through their education. Before becoming a teacher I completed a degree in Psychology with Education Studies. I then gained experience working in schools then went on to complete a PGCE specializing in Early Years. I always knew I wanted to be a teacher but I was also very interested in Psychology so decided to take that route knowing I could train as a teacher after completing my psychology degree.
Working part time means I get a good work life balance. When I'm not in work I'm kept busy by my lovely two year old daughter. I enjoy family days out exploring and discovering new places with both my daughter and husband. Reading, baking and walking are also some of the other things I like to do.
In my class I believe mutual respect and positive relationships are significant to supporting children in their learning and building confidence and independence is at the heart of what I do. I love using songs to help children learn and its great to hear when the children tell me they have been singing the songs at home. Creating a love of reading is also important to me- 'reading gives us some place to go when we have to stay where we are'.
Mrs V Hughes- Nursery / Reception / Year 1 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 - Key Stage 2 Manager and 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 award!
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 - Year 3/4 and PPA Teacher
This year I am sharing a class with Mrs Price with our fabulous 3s and 4s! It is fantastic to get back into my own class after a few years running intervention groups and providing PPA cover across the school. In my additional role providing PPA Cover, I mainly deliver French and Music lessons as part of our new Curriculum for Wales. It is fantastic to be able to go into other classes in the school and really get to know more of our pupils.
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, sharing Year 3 with Mrs Ankers for two days a week alongside running interventions for KS2.
In my spare time, I volunteer with the RAF Air Cadets in Hawarden. I have recently taken over as Officer in Charge - responsible for managing a team of volunteer staff and senior cadets to provide the best and safest possible experience for our 80+ 12-19 year old cadets. Previously the Squadron Training Officer, I used my teaching skills to plan and deliver training for cadets at our HQ as well as at RAF stations and other military bases, covering everything from first aid to flying, and target shooting to sports. Training is still my passion - and I spend as little time in the office as possible, despite the paperwork! Although I work with children in my day job and main hobby, I find that both are completely different experiences!
Mr G Rodger-Burns - Year 5/6 Teacher
I am currently teaching a mixed Year 5/6 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.
Mrs A Portman - HLTA, Foundation Interventions and ALNCO Support
School Support Staff
Mrs K Warrington, Mrs A Murton, Mrs A Parry, Mrs S Hughes, Mrs E Stefanou, Mrs H Jones, Miss V Cox
Inclusion Co-Ordinator
Miss E Westwood
Business Manager
Miss R Watson
Caretaker
Mr D Wrench