'Funny', 'Amazing', 'Good at explaining', 'Kind', 'Quick-witted', 'He has a calculator mind', 'Great at showing us new methods and tricks for timetables and processes' Mr Okello has been with us since January, teaching Maths to Classes V - VIII. We asked Class V to describe him and talked to Mr Okello about his time at St Paul's. ''We have been concentrating on percentages and relating them to everyday life, having discussions like 'why do we get discounts on things in bulk, and how is it viable?' The students are given a 'pot of money', encouraging them to budget together as a team. In Class V we focus on laying the foundations for Middle School. The aim is to understand the 4 processes- if they have these Maths basics, they can progress and take on any Maths challenge. After many years teaching Maths in mainstream secondary schools, teaching at a Steiner Waldorf School has been a unique experience.'' ''St Paul's students don't need a lot of protection as they are resilient, confident, and look after themselves, expressing their needs well.'' Now Class VIII have left to do their GCSEs at another school, Mr.Okello is confident that they will be ready and prepared for their journey in Maths. ''Our students have had time to question and learn at their own pace, to fully understand topics and not be restricted by exams and targets. They will leave grounded and adept at applying their skills to any situation. St Paul's is like a family, a small school with a big heart. Students are given confidence and a strong foundation so that they leave fully resilient, and able to thrive wherever they go.'' Here he is, enjoying our May Festival earlier this year. Thank you Mr.Okello for preparing our students for their future and giving them a strong foundation in Maths! #maths #teacher #student #waldorfeducation #wearewaldorf #school #education #teacherlife #educationmatters #mathskills #mathslover #mathstudent #mathstricks #mathsteacher #mathschallenge #ilovemaths #teachergram #teachersofig #teachersfollowteachers #inspiration #confidence #headhearthands #learningisfun #learning

On Friday we said goodbye to our dear Class VIII in a very moving ceremony celebrating their time at St Paul's. We heard from their first teacher Mrs Gudka and Mr Reeves, their teacher since Class III, a goodbye version of the final countdown by Class VII. Class VII sang a rousing love song to the community and were given a special goodbye. It has been a pleasure to see them blossom over the years and we wish them all a wonderful journey beyond St Paul's! #goodbye #schoolleavers #schoolleaver #endofterm #inspiration #teacher #performance #music #performances #wearewaldorf #waldorfeducation #school #creativeeducation #alternativeeducation #education #teacherlife #summerholidays

Happy Pride day! Love makes a family and everyone is welcome #pride #pridemonth #pride #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtq #everyoneiswelcome #diversityandinclusion #inclusion #wearewaldorf #waldorf #waldorfeducation #acceptance

Class IV went to Ashen Plains for their Clay to Pot trip where they made their own kiln to fire pots they had made in school and then glazed them. They camped and not a drop of rain fell! #camp #trip #camping #campingtrip camping trips #schooltrip #schooltrips #pottery #kiln #clay #clayart #potterylove #wearewaldorf #waldorf #outdoorlearning #outdoors #outdoorlearningenvironment