Meet the Senior Staff at Bow

Mr R N Baird, BA (Hons), PGCE

Headmaster, History and Latin Co-ordinator, Cricket Coach

A former pupil of Fettes College in Edinburgh, Mr Baird graduated at Sunderland University and completed his PGCE at Newcastle University. He took up his first teaching post at Repton Preparatory School, teaching History, Latin and Games before moving to Gresham's Prep School as Head of History. Whilst at Gresham's, he was appointed Housemaster of the junior girls’ boarding house but still spent time on the sports field coaching a variety of sports and in particular the Under 11 cricket team. It was from here that he moved to his first Headship in 1994. He was appointed to his present post at Bow in September 2000. Mr Baird was an ISI inspector for many years and amongst his interests lists all sports - especially cricket (both as a spectator and player), music, fine wine and "The American Civil War".

Mr D C Pugh, BSc (Open University), Cert Ed

Deputy Head

Coming from an Army family, Dennis was taught by a series of tutors but completed his education at Mill Hill School, London. He attended Warwick University, NEWI and has recently completed a Mathematics degree with the Open University. He has taught across the educational spectrum, from Inner London comprehensives to St. Paul’s School in London. Dennis joined Bow as Deputy Head and Head of Mathematics in 2000 after eleven years at Mowden Hall School in Northumberland, where he was Head of Mathematics and Director of Studies. Dennis has only recently given up Club Rugby after thirty years but still manages to go skiing two or three times a year. He is married to Christine who teaches A – level sciences and at the Open University. He has a particular passion for good food and its production, the outdoors and environmental issues.

Mrs S A Baird, BEd (Warwick)

i/c Girls' pastoral care, Geography, PSHE co-ordinator, IT, Art

Having graduated from Warwick University, Mrs Baird taught at Repton Preparatory School where she was a resident house tutor and taught Humanities. It was here that she met and married Mr Baird. They moved to Gresham's Preparatory School in Norfolk and, as well as being in charge of the junior forms within the Prep School, Mrs Baird was a housemistress alongside her husband. She has experience of teaching in a number of schools and also in Further Education. Mrs Baird is a Justice of the Peace and a member of the North Durham Bench. Mr and Mrs Baird have three children; a daughter, Hannah, who attended Durham School; Peter, a current pupil of Durham School; and Charlie, a current Bow pupil who will be moving up to the Senior School in September 2007.

Mrs Ann Kern

Head of the Pre Prep Department

Ann Kern is Head of the Pre-Prep Department and Year 2 teacher. She has taught at Bow, Durham School for 4 years. Previously she taught for many years in both the independent and maintained sectors. She has a particular interest in music and runs the school percussion club. She has 2 daughters at university both of whom enjoyed successful careers in Durham School.

Mrs Ann Champion

Head of the Badger Nursery

Mrs Champion’s career in Early Years Education started over 15 years ago, when she decided to have a career change from Retail Management and move into education. She trained as a nursery nurse at New College, Durham and gained experience in Early Years by working in several schools throughout the North East and indeed the world. She worked in a school in Central America for nearly 3 years. Realising that she had a passion for Early Years Education, she decided to further her knowledge in this area, and gained an HND in Early Childhood. She then studied for a Foundation Degree in Early Years Curriculum, followed by BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies at Sunderland University. Her studies are still ongoing, and she has just completed a course for the EYPS certificate (Early Years Professional Status). Her interests are walking and gardening, as well as aromatherapy and holistic therapies.

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CCF Summer Camp departs for Cornwall
Saturday, 05 July 2008

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