We would like to launch a new element to our school newsletter, when we introduce you to a member of our school team. In this first of this series we focus on: Mrs Stewart, Clerical Assistant and Staff Governor

How long have you worked at St James?
I have worked at St James for 7 years and 4 months.

What do you do all day?
I help Mrs Brassington in the school office where we look after all the school records on paper and on the computer. I am one of the First Aiders who look after the children if they are hurt or sick. I meet and speak to lots of visitors in reception and on the telephone. I order lunches for the children and help organise transport for school trips. I help produce the newsletter and help the teaching staff. The list is endless, we are always very busy!

What do you enjoy the most about your job?
I enjoy working with the children in the school; it is a happy environment, and meeting so many people, parents and visitors.

What do you enjoy the least about your job?
It’s always very sad when our Year 6 children leave school at the end of the Summer Term.

Do you ever have to come back to school at night?
As I am a Staff Governor I come back to school to attend School Governor Meetings.

Tell us about your family.
I’m married to Clive and I have two daughters. My eldest daughter Victoria is 20 years old and is currently at Bath University studying for a Masters in Mathematics. My youngest daughter Charlotte is now at the Hereford Art College studying Art and Design and is also at the Hereford Sixth Form College studying History.

What is your favourite food?
As a treat I enjoy Chinese or Cantonese food.

Where is your favourite place?
I like to visit my parents who live most of the year in Spain.

How would you like to be remembered?
I would like to be remembered as someone who cared about the children and staff at St James.

Thank you Mrs Stewart!