The Chronicle, No. 668, September 2015

4 ST EDWARD’S CHRONICLE

Emma Isola Head of School

Where were you beforeTeddies? I was at Sotogrande International School in the south of Spain, where I live. What House are you in and what are you studying? I’m in Avenue and I’m taking the IB, with Maths, English and Chemistry as my Standard Level subjects and Spanish, French and Economics as my Higher Levels. What extra-curricular activities have you enjoyed during your time here? I’ve always been involved in dance shows and I’m currently taking part in six dance lessons a week. I also enjoy singing lessons, sport and helping out at charity events. What has been your favouriteTeddies moment so far? It would probably be taking part in the school musical Fame! last term. Nothing quite beats the buzzing feeling of performing something you have worked hard on for months. Favourite menu item from theTeddies kitchen? My favourite meal at Teddies would have to be either the steak pie or king prawn curry, yet it can’t be denied that on an afternoon following a long day of lessons, sport and Miss Bellamy (my Housemistress) and Miss Steer (my Assistant Housemistress) have been hugely important to me in my time here. However, in terms of teachers, I would have to go for Mr Rowley – my French teacher – who has taught me since Shells and has helped me develop linguistic skills and a great love for the language. Best advice you’ve ever been given atTeddies? The most successful people are the busiest. I have become busier and busier, and found that this truly is the key to success as it has allowed me not only to enjoy myself more but to manage my time more effectively and work productively. What do you want to do after School? After leaving I would like to take a gap year to travel and then go to university. I am still undecided on which course I will take, but I am very interested in languages and economics. What are you most looking forward to about being Head of School? I have heard that the Heads of School are allowed to graze a goat on the Quad and grow a beard, both of which I cannot wait to try … Aside from that, though, I am very excited to have the opportunity to be involved in so many different aspects of school life and am most looking forward to being given such big responsibilities in a community to which I feel so grateful. dance, pizza and curly fries are guilty pleasures. Who is your favourite teacher – and why?