Chronicle Spring 2022

11 ST EDWARD’S CHRONICLE

Rachel Moffatt What do you do at Teddies and how long have you been here? I have been Partnerships Manager since September 2021. Before that I worked in the IB and Careers Departments at Teddies for a year which allowed me to really get to know the school community. What did you do before you started work at Teddies? I worked in the school office at St Nicholas’ Primary School in Marston; it was a real eye-opener to realise how financially stretched primary schools are but it was such a great place to work – there is never a dull moment working in a school! Other highlights of my career include running my own first aid training business for six years, working at Fulham Football Club in their Commercial Department and managing the Sports Centre at The Oratory School, Reading. difference to the local community around St Edward’s. There are so many fantastic schools, organisations and charities locally and I am excited to work and partner with lots of them and see the mutual benefits as the partnerships grow. What have been the highlights of your first terms as Partnerships Manager? Working with Oxford Council and Asylum Welcome to arrange for Afghan refugees currently living in hotels in Oxfordshire to come to St Edward’s for crafts, sports and meals. It’s not something we have publicised widely as we have wanted to respect the privacy of the refugees but It has been so rewarding seeing the Teddies pupils welcome these families and truly engage with them. What’s on the horizon for this important area of school life? Simply to grow! The Warden places a real emphasis on service and we hope that every St Edward’s pupil will be able to serve and engage with the wider community during their time here. For Sixth Formers this will hopefully mean more opportunities for external weekly What are you most looking forward to in your new role? It sounds clichéd but making a real

What do you most enjoy about living in Oxford? Oxford is such a beautiful city with everything on our doorstep. It has a wide range of museums, restaurants and shopping. We’ve recently started to explore more of the Cotswolds which are simply stunning. Tell us a bit about your education. Did you enjoy school? I have a degree in Biology from the University of Southampton and prior to that I went to Cheltenham Ladies’ College. I still have some wonderful friends from CLC. Naughtiest thing you did at school? No comment! Best advice you’ve ever been given? Be kind to people and treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. Read more about community partnerships on page 30.

community projects such as helping in primary schools and community projects such as the Cutteslowe Community Larder. Pupils in the Middle School will engage with the community as part of their Pathways and Perspectives courses – pupils will give performances to local schools as part of their ‘Theatre in Education’ project and run drama workshops for primary school children. The Lower School will take part in group activities in primary schools such as reading to children in Key Stage 1. You’re married to the Head of Rowing here at Teddies, Adam Moffatt. Tell us a little about your family. We have two children – Jack (8) and Ella (6). We live on the school site and so we are very lucky that we can make use of the amazing school facilities. In the holidays Jack enjoys having the run of the playing fields and Ella whizzes around the Quad on her rollerblades!