Mr. S. Lewis, B.A. (Hons), Leeds University, PGCE

Mr Lewis is very proud to be the head teacher of the Boys' Junior School, and he sees his role as a true privilege. He comments that 'it is wonderful when boys come to see me with their excellent work, or when I present awards and certificates in our regular assemblies. It is always refreshing for me to spend time with the boys at break and I also enjoy seeing their achievements outside of the classroom when they are playing or performing in the many extra curricular activities that are available to them'.
Away from school, Mr Lewis enjoys spending time with his young family and is a keen sportsman. He has a particular passion for trail running and sailing, both of which he does regularly. Whilst he no longer plays, he also enjoys following rugby union.

Mrs. J. Daley, BSc (Hons), QTS Edge Hill College

Mrs Daley has taught Year 3 at the Boys' Junior School since 2005 and before that at the Girls' Junior School, enjoying time in both Years 5 and 6. She thoroughly enjoys coaching both the running and athletics squads and proudly takes them to many competitions to represent Westholme. In alternate years she directs the Year 4 WISPA productions, often with as many as 49 pupils! Mrs Daley has 3 daughters (all of whom attend Westholme). She enjoys running early in the mornings (so no-one can see her!) and is a member of a book club.

Mr. P. Harrison, B.A. (Hons) Manchester, PGCE

Mr Harrison has taught Year 4 at Westholme since 2006, and very much enjoys being part of a hard-working, happy staff team. Mr Harrison uses music at every opportunity across the range of subjects he teaches and likes being involved in the school choir, WISPA and other productions. He also plays the piano at Theatre Week during the summer. He is fanatical about sport, especially cricket and football, and is a long suffering supporter of Everton FC.
Mr Harrison is married with two sons, both now at senior school, who thrived during their time at the Boys' Junior School.

Mrs. L.M. Butler, B.A. (Hons) with QTS, Lancaster

Mrs Butler came to the Boys' School in September 2006. Ever since then, she has taught Year 5 and really enjoys this age group. She currently teaches the majority of art lessons in school and enjoys running an after school and lunchtime Art club. Mrs Butler also has a passion for cricket and organises the U11 cricket team in school. She has been involved in some of the WISPA productions over the years as well.
As she is originally from Northern Ireland, she looks forward to going there during her holidays to catch up with family and friends. Her recent addition of four adorable ducks helps to keep her busy in her spare time!

Mr. M. Haworth, B.A. (Hons) Manchester, PGCE

Mr Haworth has recently been appointed as the Year 6 class teacher as Westholme Boys' Junior School, having previously worked for seven years at another local primary school. Hehas settled in well and is enjoying working with his new class. Mr Haworth lives in Blackburn with his wife and two year old little boy. Heis a keen sportsperson with cycling being his main passion. He also'enjoys' watching Blackburn Rovers, but his favourite pastime is spending time with his family in the great outdoors.

Mrs. D. Thorpe, B.A. (Hons) Liverpool, P.G.C.E., Dip R.S.A.

Mrs Thorpe is passionate about all things French, especially the food! She teaches French inthe Infant School, and Junior Schools so it is fortunate that she enjoys travelling! She loves teaching at Westholme as it is such a vibrant and happy place to be and the children are so enthusiastic about everything they do.
She has a daughter and two sons and in her spare time enjoys walking and reading. She has been a Guider for nineteen years and is currently Young Leader Adviser for Girlguiding UK in the Ribble Valley.

Mrs. H. Burton, B.A. (Hons), QTS, Edge Hill College

Mrs. G. Porter, B.A. (Hons), Manchester, PGCE, DASE

After fourteen years teaching full-time in sixth form colleges in Manchester and Preston , Mrs Porter moved to Westholme Senior School ten years ago to teach English. Last year, she was asked to join the staff at the Junior Schools, where she teaches pupils in her specialist capacity by providing `Additional Learning` to supplement the excellent teaching they already receive.In her new role, she is dedicated to planning her days according to the changing requirements of the children, and thinks Westholme is offering a new, valuable service to its pupils.
Mrs Porter has three of her own children, two girls and a boy, all of whom have passed successfully through Westholme's doors. She is a tennis player, swims, and enjoys studying new subjects as flexibility is vital to all learning.

Mrs. J. Buchanan

Mrs Buchanan joined as secretary at the Boys' School in November 2010. She is married with two teenage children. Her main hobby is Drama and she also enjoys walking with her two spaniels, Rolo and Charlie.