As well as being the Headteacher I teach in Explorers Class in the afternoons.
My teaching background has been almost exclusively in small schools and with mixed age classes so I have a wide experience in dealing with the issues that are peculiar to these. I feel strongly about the benefits of small schools and how they allow us to focus on the needs of all our pupils and their families. I am also passionate about promoting the aspirations and life-chances of our children and want to make sure that they have lots of opportunities to explore their community locally and in Cornwall, the rest of the UK and Globally.
Outside of teaching and schools, I have 3 children. I enjoy spending time supporting their interests in music, dance and rugby and also looking after our 2 spaniels. I enjoy cooking for friends and family and also love to eat out. I love reading and have always got a book on the go and when I have time I love to relax in front of the TV with a good box set or movie. I love all types of music and go to concerts and the theatre as often as I can. I also love to sing myself, especially in the car!
Mrs Shelley Jeffery
Class Teacher, Subject Leader for Science and Music
I joined Trekenner Primary School in September 2021. I teach Years 5 & 6 in Owls Class. I am highly passionate about music and before training as a teacher worked within the Cornwall Music Hub providing high quality music provision to schools across Cornwall. I am very excited to bring these skills to Trekenner and help to enrich music within the school.
Ms Jenny Humphries
Teacher, Early Reading/EYFS Leader. Maths Subject/Pre-School Manager
I teach KS1 in Squirrels class every morning and lead early reading and the EYFS. I am also the Maths lead across the school. Since September 2024 I took over the role of Pre-School Manager ensuring a cohesive curriculum across the Early Years Foundation Stage. This also helps for an easy transition for pre-schoolers when they join my classroom in Reception. On Friday afternoons I lead the whole EYFS group in forest school activities for our outdoor learning.
I am the school Secretary and am responsible for the day to day running of the office, communicating with parents and ensuring the school runs smoothly on a day to day basis. I love working at Trekenner because it has a friendly, family feel.
Mrs Sally Dingle
Learning Support/Lunchtime Supervisor, Morning Premises Supervisor and Breakfast Club Leader
I support Owls Class in the mornings and am also a Lunchtime Supervisor. I am also the morning premises supervisor and I lead breakfast club.
Ms Samantha Wonnacott
HLTA, DDSL, Deputy Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead.
I support learning in Squirrel class every morning and work across the school in the afternoons. I am a thrive practitioner and am highly passionate about supporting positive mental health and wellbeing.
Miss Poppy Newbitt
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
I have a Level 3 Qualification is Supporting Teaching & Learning and have a lot of experience working as a 1:1 teaching assistant in different schools. My role at Trekenner is to support a child with additional needs which I find very rewarding.
Miss Annabelle Jeffery
Learning Support Assistant
Miss Katie Mead
Learning Support Assistant
Mrs Helen Sinton
Pre-School Teaching Assistant
Helen has worked for many years as a teaching assistant in different settings and we are delighted that she has now brought her wealth of experience and kind, caring attitude to the pre-school at Trekenner.
Mrs Anna O'Connor
Learning Support Assistant
I joined Trekenner in September 2024 working in pre-school. I am also currently studying for my Level 3 in Early Years Education. There is so much I love about working at Trekenner, I greatly enjoy working with the children and watching them grow in confidence and develop their personalities. Like the children, I also very much enjoy all of our outdoor learning and play and spending time with Mabel (the school dog).
Mrs Caroline Barnes
Catering Manager
I prepare meals at lunch and snack times, taking care to ensure that the children have an exciting and nutritionally balanced menu.
