Quotes from our Staff & parents

Quotes from our Staff

Highcrest ensures that staff strengths are recognised and rewarded with directed staff progression and career progression. Difficulties arising in personal or professional lives are supported and managed to allow success as part of a team effort. Highcrest may no longer  have the community element in its name but the concept of a community is very much at the heart of the school.

Mrs A Shaw, Head of Humanities

The staff and students at the Academy are amazing and I have always felt appreciated here. Highcrest is not just a school, it also feels like home.  

Mr Jones, Senior IT Technician 

I began at The Highcrest Academy in 2020 as a Learning Support Assistant, hoping to gain experience in a secondary school with a view to eventually qualifying as a fully qualified teacher. During this time, I was provided with a wealth of understanding and flexibility to help accommodate the shifting contact time required by my studies while I completed my degree in Psychology with English Literature.

Mr J Howes, English Teacher

I enjoy working with supportive colleagues who make me feel appreciated.

Finance Accountant

I enjoy working for Highcrest because of the friendly staff. I work with people who want to improve the school to give our students the best education.

Facilities Manager

I love the inclusivity of Highcrest, all staff are invited to events and there is a great community spirit shown during events like Sports Day.

Reprographics Technician

We're just one big happy family, striving for the best outcome for each and every pupil.

Mrs Aldus

I'd definitely say our INSET and CPD programme/sessions are far better than anything I've seen or heard of from other schools.

Head of Art

The growing House system encourages competition between not only students but also staff, which creates a real community feeling, making it an enjoyable place to work.

Religious Studies Teacher

Quotes from our Parents

I think the support throughout Year 11 has been fantastic, including after school interventions and Saturday School. Thank you for going the extra mile to support my daughter in her GCSEs.

Miss Brodrick - Mother of student in Year 11

The school always takes bullying seriously.

Parent of current student

Miss Welsh and Mr Tate are both very supportive of my son and do their best to support his needs.

Parent of student in Year 11

I can only say brilliant things about the SEN team at Highcrest. The amount of support given is excellent, and my child's needs are always paramount.

G Dean 7 Pink - Miss Danielle Warwick

I really like how the school recognise and reward the young people that work hard and want to do well. Every day is a fresh day and a new chance to shine.

A Staples 7 Orange & E Staples 8 Red - Mrs Rachel Staples

My daughter loves participating in PE, especially when representing the school in matches and tournaments. She also enjoys attending the after-school PE club.

Mrs John

My daughter loves the school clubs. The vast number of clubs that are available, free breakfast club, esports, art, science and technology clubs are brilliant. Great for her to make new friends as well!

A Endicott 7 Blue - Miss Cherissa Thompson

Dear Highcrest Academy, I just wanted to say how much my son loves all the school trips he gets to go on and how much he enjoys them. He finds them not only educational, but also lots of fun, such as the recent trip to the theatre to watch a real live play as part of his drama class. He also loves the events that the school puts on to reward students who have good behaviour and good attendance. He particularly enjoyed the trip to Thorpe Park last year! He still talks about it now. These extra activities significantly improve his experience at the Highcrest Academy, so thank you so much for going the extra mile! Best wishes, Ina.

S Stan 9 Yellow - Dr Ina Stan

I have been a parent of a child at Highcrest for more than twenty years . My eldest Luke O'Neill who is now 34 came here in the last year it was called Hatters Lane and was taught by Mrs Weldon who is still there. He helped design the badge for Highcrest Community. My daughter Nichole, daughter Jodie, son James, and Kyle who is now in 11 Blue, also attended. I have always had confidence in Highcrest to do a good job at caring for my children and teaching them. A big thank you to all the staff.

K Furlong 11 Blue - Mrs O'Neill

I am so grateful to the staff at Highcrest who support our children so much besides the teaching. Especially my daughter in Sixth Form who is going through the toughest time but knows that her teachers have got her back. Thank you so much Highcrest Academy for being a big part of the local community in helping our children thrive and develop healthily.

Anonymous

I would like to compliment the school for the due care and attention they have placed with my daughter. In today's society there are a lot of pressures on young children and it's nice to see that the school is keeping in step with these changing times.

Anonymous