‘Une petite êkole duve d’grans ambisions’
Be Kind Be Curious Be You
A little school with big ambitions
Headteacher's Welcome
In Sark School we pride ourselves on the special and unique environment we create for our whole school community. We recognise that everyone in our school family must work together to create a safe, nurturing and creative learning environment. No one person is more important than the other. We are so fortunate to have the beauty of Sark Island all around us and we are an intricate part of our island community and environment. The whole island is an extended resource intrinsically woven into our curriculum.
Our curriculum is designed to reach all members of our mixed age classes. Our classes are small allowing the class teachers to create an individual curriculum for each of our pupils from preschool to year 8. The academic achievements are recognised in our termly assessments. These standardised scores allow us to see where we place in comparison to other children the same age. We are happy that our children are achieving expected or beyond the average targets.
Our core values of Be kind, Be curious and Be you are visible throughout the school. We value the whole and individual person within our learning environment. We strive to encourage all children to reach their true potential.
We always welcome visitors and love to show off our little school. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions.
Staff
Mr Simon Smith
Miss Rosie Swanson
Mrs Gina Marson-Smith
Acting Head
Upper School Teacher
Maths Lead
Music Lead
Science Lead
Mr Smith was very pleased to join the School in September 2023. He has worked in schools for around 18 years and has taught in colleges, secondary schools, MOD schools and primary schools in England and Cyprus. As well as having an enthusiasm for all learning in general, his favourite subject specialisms include Science, Music, Maths, Reading/Literacy and Art. His work roles previous to classroom teaching include musician, peripatetic teacher, laboratory technician and admin assistant. Out of school, his hobbies include playing guitar and piano, science, nature and reading.
Mrs Gemma Knight
EYFS and Infant School Teacher
PSHE Lead
Rights Respecting Schools Champion
Outdoor Learning Lead
Eco-Schools Champion
Middle School Teacher
Miss Swanson completed her teacher training at University of Cumbria with an environmental and experiential learning specialism. Her lead and RRS and eco-champion roles goals, very much align with her educational values, of developing global citizens of the future, nurturing children to become thoughtful and caring adults who sustain our planet and appreciate our diverse world. Prior to teaching, Miss Swanson studied English Literature and Language before working in business development and account management roles for a variety of London based environmental and social housing charities for over a decade. Between London and Sark, Miss Swanson lived as a continuous cruiser on a narrowboat before lovingly renovating a fisherman’s cottage in Morecambe. As a lover of the great outdoors and keeping active she is most happy when hiking, sea swimming or practising yoga. Other passions include reading, live music and comedy, cooking and playing with her pet dog, Otter.
Ms Juliet Turner-Cross
Mrs Sarah Smith
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Administrator
Gemma has a rich background that includes school administrator for two years, working for the Sark Constables and serving as a Teaching Assistant and Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Sark School in the past. She brings a wealth of experience to our team and has a passion for education, having supported pupils across various classes as a HLTA. Outside of work, she cherishes family time with her five children and is actively involved in the Sark Sheep Racing Committee.
Teaching Assistant.
Little Wandle Reading Champion
Play in Learning Lead
Juliet Turner-Cross is a TA and Lunchtime Supervisor at Sark School. In the UK she worked at Chichester Montessori Nursery School and was a qualified Foster Mum. She moved to Sark in July 2022 but has been visiting family here for the last 20 years. Her hobbies are Baking, Gardening, History and Music.
"Working at Sark School is always a joy, from the children to the staff it always brightens my day."
Cover Teacher