Our Staff

Senior Leadership Team

Mrs Fullard

Head Teacher

Favourite Colour : Blue

2 facts about me : I have a dog and lots of snakes in my house. I have a daughter called Megan who I love spending time with.

Next school year, I am looking forward to: continuing to work with amazing children, staff and parents at Toner Avenue.

My favourite book: This is tricky as I love reading but my favourite children's book is 'Some Dogs Do' by Jez Alborough as it reminds me that everyone has talents and we are all unique.

In my spare time : I love to read books and do jigsaws. I love spending time with my family and friends.

Mrs McKenna

Deputy Head Teacher & SENDCo

Favourite Colour : Green

2 facts about me : I am a huge Take That fan. I was born in Liverpool and have lived in the North East for over 20 years.

Next school year, I am looking forward to: continuing to work with the amazing children and lovely families at Toner Avenue.

My favourite book: Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox

In my spare time : I like to go on long walks with my family and my dog.

Mrs Noy Writing Lead and Assistant Head Teacher

Mrs Hughes EYFS Lead

Miss Cox Reading Lead and KS1 Phase Lead

Miss Orr Maths Lead and Lower KS2 Phase Lead

Miss Jones Upper KS2 Lead

Classroom Staff

Mrs Cokill

Nursery Teacher

Favourite Colour : Blue

2 facts about me : I teach yoga in my spare time and I love being outdoors.

Next school year, I am looking forward to: Welcoming back our returner children and getting to know our new starters!

My favourite book: My Family and Other Animals.

In my spare time : I like doing yoga, swimming, playing badminton and horse riding and I enjoy spending time with my family outdoors.

Mrs Stobbart

Teaching Assistant

Favourite Colour : Green

2 facts about me : I have a dog called Rosie. I have 2 children.

Next school year, I am looking forward to: welcoming back our returning children and meeting our new children.

My favourite book: All of the Harry Potter books.

In my spare time : I like to go for long walks with my dog and daughters along the beach.

Mrs Hunter

Nursery Teacher

Favourite Colour : Grey.

2 facts about me : I love being outdoors and listening to music!

Next school year, I am looking forward to: Meeting my new class.

My favourite book: Revolting Rhymes by Roald Dahl.

In my spare time : I like to watch house renovation programmes and Police dramas!

Miss Hughes

Teaching Assistant

Favourite Colour : Green

2 facts about me : I have a puppy called Reggie. He is a Tibetan Terrier.

I am also a dance teacher, I do tap, ballet, modern, acro and freestyle.

Next school year, I am looking forward to: Getting to know all the new children and helping them settle into Nursery.

My favourite book: My favourite book is The Ugly Five by Julia Donaldson.

In my spare time : I like to go for walks with my dog, reading and spending lots of time with my family and friends.

Mrs Hughes

EYFS Lead and Reception Teacher

Favourite Colour : Blue

2 facts about me : I have a very naughty puppy named Reggie. I love Taylor Swift.

This school year, I am looking forward to: helping all of the children in my class learn to read and write and have lots of fun learning new things!

My favourite book: Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres

My favourite children's book is: What the ladybird heard by Julia Donaldson

In my spare time : I like spending time with my family and friends, taking Reggie to puppy class and reading lots of books!

Miss Brabbs

Teaching Assistant

Favourite Colour : Green

2 facts about me : I love Shrek and my car is named after Princess Fiona!

I have 3 big hairy dogs

Next school year, I am looking forward to: Getting to see you all learn and grow

My favourite book: Room on the broom by Julia Donaldson

In my spare time : I like to walk my dogs and bake cakes.

Mr Thompson

Teacher

Favourite Colour : Green

2 facts about me : I've done a skydive and a bungee jump.

This school year, I am looking forward to: Getting to know everyone and exploring new books.

My favourite book: Lord of the Rings

In my spare time : I like to swim or play badminton.

Miss Bell

Teaching Assistant

Favourite Colour : Green

2 facts about me : I volunteer at the brownies. I spend lots of time outside.

Next school year, I am looking forward to: meeting all of the new children.

My favourite book: The day the crayons quite by Drew Daywalt.

In my spare time : I like to watch movies.

Miss Jeffrey

Teacher

Favourite Colour: green

2 facts about me: I love cats and Taylor Swift.

This school year, I am looking forward to: having lots of laughs with our little cherubs in Reception.

My favourite book: How to Stop Time by Matt Haig.

In my spare time: I like to go on adventures with my partner and my little boy.

Miss Blackburn

Teaching Assistant

Favourite Colour : Lilac

2 facts about me : I once lived in Hamburg and I used to be a cheerleader.

Next school year, I am looking forward to: welcoming the new reception children.

My favourite book: Harry Potter series.

In my spare time : I like exploring new places.

Mrs Milne

Teacher

Favourite Colour : Blue

2 facts about me : I have 3 children called Sam, Molly and James. I have a black cat called Belle.

Next school year, I am looking forward to: Helping all of the children to learn new and interesting things.

My favourite book: My favourite children's author is Julia Donaldson.

In my spare time : I love to go for long walks and enjoy listening to music.

Mrs Reavley

Teaching Assistant

Favourite Colour : Yellow

2 facts about me : Before becoming a Teaching Assistant I was a Mortgage Advisor. I have the same birthday as Mrs Fullard.

Next school year, I am looking forward to : Helping the children to settle into Year 1 and helping them learn about Neil Armstrong!

My favourite book: Stick Man by Julia Donaldson

In my spare time : I love going on holiday with my husband and our children.

Mrs Hockings

Teacher

Favourite Colour : Blue

2 facts about me : I have two children, Samuel (6) and Fleur (1). My favourite subject is History.

Next school year, I am looking forward to: Sitting on big chairs (the chairs in Reception are teeny) and of course getting to know my new class!

My favourite book: I can’t choose just one! I enjoy reading books about space with my little boy and I also like to read the autobiographies of famous musicians.

In my spare time : I like visiting new places, going to yoga classes with Fleur and playing board games with Sam.

Mrs Fisher

Teacher

Favourite Colour : Pink

2 facts about me : My birthday is on Valentine's Day. I have two dogs called Oscar and Miles.

This school year, I am looking forward to: Watching you all progress and achieve!

My favourite book: Violet the Pilot

In my spare time : I love listening to music and taking walks with my family.

Mrs Bays

Teaching Assistant

Favourite Colour : Green.

2 facts about me :I have 2 sons called Cameron and Isaac. I went to school in a country called Kuwait.

Next school year, I am looking forward to: Getting to know all of you.

My favourite book: Charlie and the chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.

In my spare time : I like to watch Isaac in his football matches.

Mrs Inkster

Teaching Assistant

Favourite Colour : Green

2 facts about me : I have 4 grandchildren called Rebecca, Ethan, Amy and Lewis. I have worked at Toner Avenue School for 44 years!

Next school year, I am looking forward to: Working with Year 1and making new friends.

My favourite book: The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr.

In my spare time : I like to knit and go shopping in Newcastle.

Mrs Finnigan

Teacher

Favourite Colour : Green

2 facts about me : I have a dog called Lola and I love listening to music.

Next school year, I am looking forward to: Snowtubing!

My favourite book: Avocado Baby by John Burningham.

In my spare time : I love going for coffee and cake with friends and family and travelling to new places.

Mrs Cutting

Teaching Assistant

Favourite Colour : Blue and Green

2 facts about me : I like building Lego. I like taking photos.

Next school year, I am looking forward to: Coming back to school and seeing all the children again.

My favourite book: Harry Potter

In my spare time : I like to keep fit and plodge in the sea, even when it is raining!

Miss Cox

Teacher and KS1 Leader

Favourite Colour : Blue

2 facts about me : I have 3 pets: 2 cats called Archie and Flynn and a blue tongued skink called Alan. I have 36 plants in my house too!

Next school year, I am looking forward to: Teaching you all about the Great Fire of London and getting to know you all.

My favourite book: So many! But my favourite to read out loud is the Book with No Pictures by BJ Novak.

In my spare time : I like to go for walks, play with my cats and spend time with my family and friends.

Mrs Rutherford

Teaching Assistant

Favourite Colour : Yellow because it reminds me of the sand.

2 facts about me : I have two boys and a fluffy, white, Persian cat.

Next school year, I am looking forward to: being in Year 2 and baking bread.

My favourite book: The Minpins by Roald Dahl.

In my spare time : I love going for walks with my two boys and husband.

Mrs Pennock

Teaching Assistant

Favourite Colour : Blue

2 facts about me : I have 2 cats. I love to read.

Next school year, I am looking forward to: meeting new children.

My favourite book: The secret garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

In my spare time : I like going for long walks and spending time with my boys.

Miss Knights

Teaching Assistant

Favourite Colour : Pink

2 facts about me : I started here as a student when I was 15.

I used to want to be an interior designer.

Next school year, I am looking forward to: Working with the children and seeing how they learn and grow.

My favourite book: I love all of the Julia Donaldson books.

In my spare time : I like to go to the cinema and shopping. I also love going out to try new food places.

Miss Wright

Teacher

Favourite Colour : Purple

2 facts about me : I love anything to do with Disney. My favourite food is pasta!

Next school year, I am looking forward to sharing lots of exciting experiences with you all!

My favourite book: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

In my spare time I like to cook for my family and friends.

Miss Taylor

Teaching Assistant

Favourite Colour: Pink

2 facts about me: I have a puppy called Luna. I have worked with children for 6 years in nurseries.

Next school year, I am looking forward to: Sharing even more learning with the children in Year 5.

My favourite book: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by JK Rowling

In my spare time: I like to spend time with my family and friends.

Miss Almond

Teacher

Favourite Colour : Orange

2 facts about me : I used to be a beach lifeguard and am also a qualified dance teacher.

Next school year, I am looking forward to: getting to know you all and seeing how much you can learn.

My favourite book: Robot Girl by Malorie Blackman.

In my spare time : I love being outdoors in the sunshine and going on spontaneous drives.

Miss Lee

Teaching Assistant

Favourite Colour : Blue and Red

2 facts about me : I have an axolotl called Ax! I also have a sheepdog called Jessie!

This school year, I am looking forward to: Meeting you all and supporting you through Year 3! We will have lots of FUN!

My favourite book: I enjoy Harry Potter books and True stories.

In my spare time :I enjoy walking and completing puzzle books.

Miss Orr

Teacher and Lower KS2 Leader

Favourite Colour :

Blue

2 facts about me :

I have two children, Luca and Ella

I am from Manchester, but I have actually lived longer in Newcastle now.

Next school year, I am looking forward to:

Finding out all about you, teaching you maths and learning about the Greeks and the Egyptians!

My favourite book:

I have many, many favourite books. My favourite genres are fantasy, science fiction and horror!

In my spare time :

When I am not having fun on adventures with my family, you’ll find me reading or doing puzzles!

Mrs Wales

Teaching Assistant

Favourite Colour : I have two favourite colours! They are pink and turquoise.

2 facts about me : I have three children: Adam (33), Kate (29) and Libby (17).

I have a Ragdoll cat named Gracie.

Next school year, I am looking forward to: Getting to know my lovely new class and helping you to learn lots of new and exciting things! As a member of our school OPAL team, I am also looking forward to helping to make our outdoor play and learning experience even more fun and exciting than it already is! I might even crochet another tree!

My favourite book: My favourite children’s books are The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo, and A Squash and a Squeeze by Julia Donaldson. The latter being the book I chose to read online via video link to the children as part of our school’s Bedtime Stories project during the 2020 COVID Lockdown.

In my spare time : I love to crochet and listen to music.

Miss Brown

Teacher

Favourite Colour : Light blue.

2 facts about me : I love to watch movies (my favourite is Princess and the Frog) and my favourite food is pasta.

This school year, I am looking forward to: Getting to know my class and learning a lot of new things together!

My favourite book: My favourite book is 'Wonder' by R. J. Palacio.

In my spare time : I love to visit new places with my friends and family.

Miss James

HLTA

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2 facts about me :

Next school year, I am looking forward to:

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In my spare time:

Mrs Richards

Teacher

Favourite Colour : Green

2 facts about me : I have 2 daughters, and 2 pets - a dog called Max who is 2 and a cat called Lucy who is 7.

Next school year, I am looking forward to: Getting to know all year 6 children - their achievements and successes. "Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace."

My favourite book: Alice in Wonderland

In my spare time : I love walking and family days out.

Miss Fielding

HLTA

Favourite Colour : Light blue/ purple

2 facts about me : I love to do zumba and learning new routines. I also love watching Marvel movies.

Next school year, I am looking forward to:Getting to know all of the children that I will be working with and enjoying learning with you all.

My favourite book: Running Wild by Michael Morpurgo as I love the way the adventure the character goes on is told.

In my spare time : I love to go on long walks with my family.

Mr King

Class Teacher

Favourite Colour : Black

2 facts about me : I have 3 children, Laura who is 17, Matthew who is 14 and Kyra. I support Newcastle United and have been a season ticket holder at St. James Park since 1989.

Next school year, I am looking forward to: Learning new things together, having fun and making amazing memories.

My favourite book: I have read lots of books, but my favourite has to be George’s Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl. I enjoyed how George got revenge on his gran.

In my spare time : I like going for long walks, watching sport both live and on TV and watching films.

Mrs Daglish

Teaching Assistant

Favourite Colour : Purple

2 facts about me : I am from Northern Ireland. I come from a big family and have 10 brothers and sisters!

Next school year, I am looking forward to: Getting to know you all and helping you to work hard to be the best you can be.

My favourite book: I don’t think I could chose just 1! I love to read. My favourite book from my childhood is Tom’s Midnight Garden.

In my spare time : I love to go on adventures with my 2 daughters. I also love to cook.

Miss Green

HLTA

Favourite Colour : Green (Shock!)

2 facts about me : I have a pet Cockapoo called Nell. My favourite artist is David Bowie.

Next school year, I am looking forward to: getting to know all of the children.

My favourite book: Children of the Benin Kingdom by Dinah Orji

In my spare time : I like to walk my dog and go to the cinema (when there's something good on!)

Mrs Noy

Teacher and Assistant Head

Favourite Colour : Pink

2 facts about me : I have two dogs and I love travelling!

This school year, I am looking forward to: Introducing my class to the fantastic texts we read in Year 6.

My favourite book: Cogheart by Peter Bunzl.

In my spare time : I enjoy exploring with my children and reading!

Miss Jones

Teacher and Upper KS2 Lead

Favourite Colour : purple

2 facts about me : I have a dog called Olly. He is a Jack Russell Terrier, who loves cuddles!

I love Disney—my favourite film is The Lion King!

This school year, I am looking forward to: Teaching Year 6 and getting to teach a new group of children!

My favourite book: Roald Dahl’s George’s Marvellous Medicine

In my spare time : I enjoy going for long walks with Olly. I am also a Brownie Leader, so I love going on new adventures!

Mrs Rice

Teacher

Favourite Colour : Yellow

2 facts about me : I have a daughter called Ivy and a dog called Monty.

My favourite food is cucumber.

This school year, I am looking forward to: getting to know my class and teaching about the Egyptians.

My favourite book: Kenzuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.

In my spare time : I enjoy walking my dog on the beach and baking for my family.

Mrs Carr

Teaching Assistant

Favourite Colour : Red

2 facts about me : I have two dogs, Rosie and Poppy. My favourite lesson is Maths!

This school year, I am looking forward to: Working with the children in Year 4!

My favourite book: I like autobiographies—I have recently enjoyed reading Ant and Dec’s!

In my spare time: I like to play with the dogs and knit.

Miss Little

Teaching Assistant

Favourite Colour : Orange

2 facts about me : I play football and my favourite subject is Maths!

This school year, I am looking forward to : Teaching Y6 maths. I love teaching maths, I love arithmetic methods, I love fractions, I love shape, I love ALGEBRA. I just love everything about maths!

My favourite book : Cosmic by Frank Cottrell-Boyce

In my spare time : I enjoy playing and watching sports - mainly football but also American Football. I spend a lot of time with my family and friends including my favourite little human, my Ella. We like to draw together, sing, dance and make treasure hunts. I also love drama and can't wait to help with our end of year performance.

Mrs Tennet

Class Teacher

Favourite Colour : Turquoise

2 facts about me : I am an Irish dancer and have been for over 25 years. I also have a daughter called Ida.

Next school year, I am looking forward to: Teaching all of our fun topics, especially World War 2.

My favourite book: Goodnight Mr Tom - I love it!

In my spare time : I love socialising with my friends and family.

N1 Mrs Cokill and Mrs Stobbart

N2 Mrs Hunter and Miss Hughes

R1 Mrs Hughes and Miss Brabbs

R2 Mr Thompson and Miss Bell

R3 Miss Jeffrey and Miss Blackburn

Y1 Mrs Milne, Mrs Cutting and Mrs Reavely

Y1 Mrs Hockings and Miss Taylor

Y1 Mrs Fisher, Mrs Bays/Inkster

Y2 Mrs Finnigan and Mrs Cutting

Y2 Miss Cox and Mrs Pennock / Mrs Rutherford

Y2 Mrs Clayton and Miss Knights

Y3 Miss Wright and Miss Taylor

Y3 Miss Almond and Miss Lee

Y4 Miss Orr and Mrs Wales

Y4 Miss Brown and Miss James

Y5 Mr King and Miss Daglish

Y5 Miss McCabe and Miss Green

Y5 Mrs Richards and Miss Fielding

Y6 Mrs Noy and Mrs Carr

Y6 Mrs Rice and Miss Green

Y6 Miss Jones and Miss Little

Office Staff

Mrs Ross

School Business Manager

Favourite Colour : Blue/green

2 facts about me : I have 5 cats and 1 dog, as I absolutely love animals and I have 2 children, a son named Ryan and a daughter named Bella.

Next school year, I am looking forward to: getting to know everyone even more, I am fairly new to school so I still have a lot of names and faces to learn!

My favourite book: When I was younger, one of my favourite books was the The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S Lewis.

In my spare time : I love to spend time with my friends and family, I love to sing and recently I have spent a lot of time decorating my house, as I have recently moved home.