Page 16 - JPGS Magazine

Interviews

Teachers

What are your first impressions of JP?

Your first day?

"The students and staff are lovely and

have been so welcoming! My first day
was a bit of a shock to the system as I

had only just arrived in Jeddah, but

everyone was so kind to me and lots of

students popped in to say hello."

Compare JPGS to your previous
Mrs Bryden school. What is the difference?

"It's much warmer! I don't think schools

What is your inspiration for anywhere tend to be much different, it's

teaching? the people who make a difference; and as
“To help young people to achieve their I've said, the people here are so friendly

dreams and raise their aspirations and the students are (mostly!) always

through high expectations.” polite and willing to learn. I do miss all of
my great ICT resources though!"

What is your most memorable experience as a teacher?

"Too many to mention! Helping students to gain good grades in English to

achieve a place in University; wonderful school proms to say goodbye to
students; and mostly, just making a difference to young people's lives."

Have you experienced a culture shock having moved to Saudi

Arabia?

Yes!! It's just a wee bit different from Scotland... It has certainly been an

interesting first few weeks. I can't thank the students and staff of the school
enough for helping me to settle in!

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