Hi, I’m Mrs Egerton and, in school, my role is Head of English; outside of school, I am also a mum to 2 beautiful girls.  I am always busy and sometimes I forget that I have to look after myself in order to look after other people.  And that is why wellbeing is so important to me – looking after and supporting myself so i can support those around me.  I pride myself on being kind and approachable, but also resilient and tough when I need to be.  To support my own wellbeing, I practice yoga daily and love to workout.  I also journal everyday as this allows me time to reflect on the positives in my every day and process any emotions I may be experiencing.  You can normally find me in school in A block and my door is (nearly) always open!

Hello, I’m Mrs Bailey and I am one of the Assistant Heads of Maths. I am an early bird and love a home workout in the morning whether it’s a weighted class, yoga or pilates. I get up and get it done and feel so much better about my day once I do. At the end of a long day I love nothing more than a cup of tea and a little pamper- some skin care and painting my nails. Getting outdoors for a walk or run is important to me also. I believe it’s so important to look after yourself, your body and your mind. When I feel a little stressed or worried I write things down, I love a list and I use Mrs Hinch’s journal! I am keen to encourage others to take care of themselves too. I get so much out of helping others and I truly believe that positivity breeds positivity. If you ever want to chat you can usually find me in M block.

Hello Swanmore Community. My name is Mrs Deller and I am the Family Liaison Worker at our school. This means that I get to work with lots of amazing pupils and families and value helping and supporting others. With that in mind I have a very firm personal belief  that we all have to be emotionally, mentally and physically well in order to learn and reach our potential. I completely value that in my own life and know that it is just as important to look after my mind as it is my body. For me, my garden is always my sanctuary for exercise and relaxation. I enjoy the fresh air and take time to really enjoy my surroundings even when it is cold and wet. I also like to keep my mind healthy by learning new things which often involves a lot of reading which i love!   If i can be of help to you in school my office is in R block and the door is always open.

Hello, I am Miss Garaty, I am an art and textiles teacher here at Swanmore. Our community here was, and is, one of the biggest draws for me to come here to teach. 

It is so important to feel safe and to know you can talk about how you are feeling, whether that is a new feeling for you or one you have been feeling for a while. Sometimes a tough day appears out of the blue and then disappears just as fast. Other times, they appear and stay. When they decide to stay acknowledging them and working out a way forward is the most important you can do.

I enjoy taking part in long country and seaside walks, sometimes with my two black labs Freddy and Bea. A solo walk goes down very well too, especially when there is a sunset at the end. 

Yoga classes and sessions at the gym have been a big part of my well-being over the years – though this has been somewhat hampered by Covid. Home yoga with my dogs has been an interesting alternative.

Being a creative person I find artwork and reading books a great way to remove myself and dive into a different world where I can get lost in the halls of Hogwarts or on the wild coastal paths of Cornwall. 

Whether you are having a bad day, or a good day with something to smile about, come and find me. I am always here to listen, good and bad. Let’s make time to talk.

Hello I’m Mr Guillen, a Maths teacher here at Swanmore College.  I know very well first-hand the effects that working hard (whether for a job or at school) can have on a person’s mental wellbeing and physical health.  I also know the importance of taking time to look after both of these things.  It is difficult to balance looking after your own mental health and still complete work to your highest standard, and I would love to help people improve their own wellbeing and to be able to deal with the stresses of life at the same time.  Outside of school I am a keen golfer – if I’m not at home or school, I’ll be at the driving range!  I also play football and have a very keen interest in American Football and currently run an American Football Academy over in Portsmouth.  I am a firm believer in doing the things you love to keep yourself healthy and happy, so if you need any ideas or just want to chat, come and find me over in M block!

Bonjour, I am Madame Hinson and I was born in France. I was lucky to travel the world when I was younger due to my father’s job and I guess that’s where I get my love for languages and discovering new cultures. I am a firm advocate in creating a ripple effect of kindness and I hope that by me being kind to others will be reciprocated to many others. In order to be able to look after others, we need to look after ourselves first, mentally and physically. When I need to escape, I like to complete challenging puzzles and I enjoy mostly gardening – growing fruits, veg and flowers for the wildlife. I also find going for a cycle always boosts my mood and my energy levels. So, do whatever makes YOU happy and know that it is ok not be ok sometimes. I would just advise not to bottle it up but talk to someone about it. If one day you don’t feel ok, come over and have a chat.

Hello, I’m Mrs Troughton, a Teaching Assistant.  I have two sons, one of which is now at college and another that is currently in Year 11. I have a daft, but wonderful dog called Sam, who is never far from my side.  I worked for over twenty years for a Sailing Holiday company both in the UK and abroad,  It involved long hours and hard work, but with a lot of fun and experiences along the way and I made friendships that will stay with me for life.  I learnt then that you get out of life (and work) what you put in, and to treat everyone as you would wish to be treated yourself. The last seven years we have been renovating an old house – its been incredibly stressful at times, but I believe the end is in sight!  I have always enjoyed fitness classes and running, I miss being able to go to my local leisure centre for classes, but keep on doing the running – getting tired through activity is a much better ‘tired’ than through watching TV!  Being kind to others and giving them your time, definitely makes you feel much better!

Hello to you the Swanmore Community.  I am Mr Hedicker and I have taught at Swanmore since 2008 and now I am Head of the Technology department.  I thoroughly enjoy teaching my subject as it forms a significant part of my life both in school and at home.  I enjoy solving problems through the design and manufacturing of projects.  Recent projects have included a workbench for maintaining my bikes and radio controlled aircraft, as well as spacious and enriching environments for some of our many pets.  As mentioned before, my interests beyond school life include the building and flying of radio controlled aircraft, as well as my main passion which is cycling.  I cycle almost everyday both in real life and virtually through Zwift.  I enjoy and take part in many forms of cycling including, Road riding, Mountain Biking and Dirt Jumping.  My enjoyment from cycling comes from the challenge and the fitness element, but I do also take part in both enduro and downhill mountain bike racing.  If you ever want a chat I am in W block and I promise not to go on about bikes.