Meet some of your teachers
Meet Mrs Katy Lloyd
Hello! I am Mrs Katy Lloyd, the Head of English at Lyde Green School, and I am really looking forward to meeting all our new Year 7 learners in September. Starting secondary school is an exciting new chapter, and I cannot wait to begin this adventure with you.
English is one of my favourite subjects because it is all about stories. You get to step into new worlds, meet interesting characters and discover books you never want to put down. I love helping learners find stories that spark their imagination and making lessons that are fun, challenging and packed with creativity.
This summer, I would love you to take part in two simple reading challenges.
Percy Jackson Challenge
Try reading any of the Percy Jackson books or graphic novels over the holidays. They are full of adventure and humour, and some of the characters will appear again in our Year 7 learning journey.
Beat Mrs Lloyd
I will be keeping a record of how many pages I read during the summer. Your challenge is to beat me. Any reading counts, whether it is books, graphic novels, magazines or anything else you enjoy. Keep a simple log of your pages and bring it with you in September.
I cannot wait to hear about the stories you discover over the summer. Happy reading.
Meet Miss Merryn Harvey
Hello! I am Miss Harvey, the Head of Science at Lyde Green Community School. I am incredibly excited to welcome you to our brand new school this September, and I cannot wait to explore the world of science with you.
Teaching science is a real privilege because it lets me combine amazing ideas with hands-on experiments. In Year 7, we will investigate chemical reactions and learn how everything in the world is made from tiny particles called atoms. Through practical work, you will see atoms rearrange in real time, and I love watching the moments of surprise and curiosity that follow.
One of the best things about science is how varied it is. Biology helps us understand living things, chemistry explores reactions and materials, and physics takes us from forces to the wonders of space. I love helping learners discover what they enjoy most and supporting them to think deeply about the world around them.
If you have time over the summer, I recommend reading The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions by Isabel Thomas. It is full of brilliant questions that will get you thinking like real scientists.
Summer Challenge
Bring me a science question in September that you think I will not know the answer to. I cannot wait to see what you come up with.
I am really looking forward to meeting you all and showing you the incredible science that exists in your everyday life. See you in September.
Meet Miss Lucy Horton
Hello, I am Miss Lucy Horton, the Head of Maths at Lyde Green Community School, and I am absolutely thrilled to welcome you this September. Starting secondary school is a big adventure, and I cannot wait to help you discover how creative, surprising and enjoyable maths can be.
Maths is not just about numbers. It is about patterns, puzzles, logical thinking and solving real-life problems. I love showing learners that maths is something to explore, not to worry about. It is a subject where making mistakes helps us learn and where every challenge helps us grow. My aim is to help you build confidence, curiosity and pride in what you can achieve.
In Year 7, we will investigate shapes, solve equations and explore clever strategies for tackling number problems. Whether you already enjoy maths or are still unsure, you will definitely find moments that make you think, smile and maybe even say, “Wow, maths is fun”.
Here are two summer challenges for you to try.
Countle
Visit www.countle.org and try the daily puzzle where you use each number only once to reach the target number. My record is 18 seconds. I am hoping to beat it this summer. Let’s see if you can beat me.
Four Twos Challenge
Use exactly four twos and any operations you like, such as plus, minus, times, divide, brackets or square roots. How many numbers can you make? Try making every number from 1 to 20, or even 1 to 30.
Here is an example for the number 1.
(2+2) divided by (2+2) equals 1.
Good luck, have fun, and I cannot wait to see you in September.
