Over Terms One and Two 2016, we'll ask our Junior School staff a few questions about themselves. We invite you to learn what they have to say in their answers below!
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Your name? Danielle Swainson
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Your role in the Junior School? Italian Teacher
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How long have you worked at Somerset College? Since 2013
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What do you like most about your job? I love that I teach the beautiful Italian language to so many students.
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Favourite Food? Gnocchi (Italian potato dumplings).
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Nickname at your primary school? None.
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Favourite colour? Red
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What other job would you like to do if you were not doing this job? I would own a restaurant.
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What person inspires you the most and why? Leonardo da Vinci because he is considered by many to be one of the most talented and intelligent people of all time.
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Favourite quote? Not sure who wrote this: “Hard work beats talent when talent does not work hard”.
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Your name? Nicola Boone
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Your role in the Junior School? Design Technology Teacher
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How long have you worked at Somerset College? 5 years
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What do you like most about your job? The ability to help children achieve their best.
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Favourite Food? Roast Dinner.
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Nickname at your primary school? Shrimp.
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Favourite colour? Red
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What other job would you like to do if you were not doing this job? I would love to be a lawyer
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What person inspires you the most and why? Rosa Parks inspires as she stood up for what she believed in, the bus boycott was recognised as a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement.
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Favourite quote? “If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.” - Roald Dahl
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