Meet The Team

Hi, I’m Melissa Gilkes and I am the Deputy Headteacher, the SENDCO and the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

I have been teaching at West Rise since 2001 when I joined as a Final Teaching Practice Student. As a teacher I love getting to know new
children and watching them as they blossom and fly into beautiful people, full of passion and creativity in their learning.

I have two children of my own, Thomas and Sebastian, who both attended West Rise Nursery. In my own time I enjoy singing in a choir and spending time reading quietly.

Hi my name is Mrs Smith.

I am Acting Assistant Headteacher at the wonderful West Rise Infants school.  I have worked at this wonderful  school  for 13 years and  I love to make learning fun, exciting and practical. Prior to my Acting assistant headship, I have loved leading the Early years - The joy of starting a child's journey into school and watching them grow and flourish is so special.  I have two little girls and a baby boy who light up my life.

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Left to Right: Michelle Bartlett, Debbie Chapman, Maria Harmer, Wendy Budd and Sam Masters.