Jasmine, Year 7, is part of the Northgate News Team. She decided to interview Miss Orford who is part of the RE and Citizenship Department and started working at Northgate in September. Here’s what she had to say in response to Jasmine’s questions.
What are your hobbies outside of school?
I enjoy travelling to different countries and cities and spending time with my horse.
Describe Northgate in 3 words:
Friendly, Interesting, Supportive
If you were not a teacher, what job would you like to have and why?
A solicitor – I really enjoyed the laws modules that I studied at university.
What inspired you to become an RE and Citizenship teacher?
My A-Level Philosophy teacher,
What do you enjoy most about teaching your subjects?
The debates and discussions. It allows students and me to be part of it.
Is there a particular topic or theme you enjoy teaching the most each year?
– Does the existence of evil prove God does not exist?
– Medical ethics
What is the most rewarding part of your job?
When something clicks for a student and that previously they didn’t understand
What’s a book, film, or quote that has really inspired you?
The little book of sloth Philosophy
If you could take your students on a field trip anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Rome: Vatican City, Basilica and the Colosseum
Quick fire questions:
Ethics or philosophy? Ethics
Discussion or essay? Discussion
Debate or presentation? Debate
Book or film? Film
Classroom or field trip? Field trip
Group work or independent work? Group work
Sweet or savoury? Savoury
Spring or Summer? Summer
Vacation or staycation? Vacation
A big thank you to Miss Orford for taking the time to answer Jasmine’s questions. It is always interesting to find out a bit more about our teachers here at Northgate. We look forward to finding out who is next.