Newton Westpark Primary School

Mrs Cooke

All about me

I am delighted to join the Newton Westpark team as the Reception teacher. I have a passion for early years and love giving young children the tools and confidence to learn and fulfil their full potential. I live with my husband, our daughter and cat named Primrose. I enjoy going to the cinema, theme parks, day trips to the beach and spending time with my family and friends. Up until the age of 16, I went to stage school. I now use my 'singing skills' to teach young children nursery rhymes and songs!

My Favourite book The 101 Dalmatians by Dodie Smith

What I'd like to learn To speak French fluently

Miss Devine

All about me

I have worked at Newton Westpark for over 25 years and really enjoy my job. I have a 13 year old son who also attended this school. In my spare time I love going to the gym, reading and socialising with my friends.

 My favourite book

The Twits by Roald Dahl

 What I’d like to learn

To get better at long distance running

I have been at Newton Westpark for 1 year. I enjoy working with children and helping them reach their full potential. I am originally from South Africa and have also spent many years living in Zambia. I have two teenage daughters. I live with my husband and daughters. I enjoy spending time with my family visiting new places in the UK.

MY FAVORITE BOOK:

The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson

WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO LEARN:

To play a musical instrument

Mrs Eckersley

All about me

I have one little boy. I love walking and the outdoors and we go for long walks every weekend. We often have picnics in the rain! I also love reading, tap dancing and speaking other languages. I really love French!

My favourite book

Pumpkin Soup

What I’d like to learn

I’d love to get better at playing the piano.

Mrs O'Dwyer-Smith 

All about me

I have worked at Newton Westpark for 22 years. I have spent a lot of those years working in year 1. I have three children 2 boys and a girl. I enjoy taking my dog Molly for a walk. At the weekend I love to spend time with my two grandchildren. My favourite band is Westlife and I do enjoy singing along to all of their songs.

 My favourite book

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

 What I’d like to learn

I would like to learn how to speak Spanish

Mrs Ashbrook

All about me 


I have been at Newton West Park for almost 2 years and I love it! Working here is like being part of a big family. I have two children and a puppy called Chester who keep me on my toes. I enjoy exercise and doing lots of fun activities with my children, in particular baking. I enjoy watching sports, mostly football (Liverpool!) and formula 1.

My Favourite Book

Harry Potter

What I'd like to learn

I'd like to speak a different language and learn how to play an instrument.

Miss Hansbury

All About Me

I have been a teacher here since October 2022 and I’ve loved every minute! I have a big passion for performing arts, reading and children’s mental health and wellbeing. I love watching rugby league. I have also been a singer and flute player for over 20 years. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends.

My Favourite Book

The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy

What I’d like to learn

I would love to learn to ice skate.

Mrs Wimbleton

All about me

I am so proud to be a teacher at Newton Westpark and to be a part of the Newton Westpark family. I have a lovely daughter who I love spending time with and experiencing new and exciting things together. I love reading, going for long family walks at the weekend and going to the theatre to watch musicals - I love to sing along to all the songs!

 My favourite book

Giraffes Can’t Dance

 What I’d like to learn

I’d love to be able to play the piano

 Miss Ross

All about me

I have worked at NWP for 6 years now and am proud to be a part of such an amazing school. At home, I live with my two daughters and we enjoy spending time together out walking. I love singing (even though I’ve been told I’m not very good) and my favourite food is chocolate!

 My favourite book

Kensuke’s Kingdom

 What I’d like to learn

I’d love to learn sign language and am teaching myself slowly at home.

Mrs Shaw

All about me

I am a Teaching Assistant at Newton Westpark. I love spending time with my family, going for long walks and baking.

My favourite book

Charlie and the chocolate factory.

What I’d like to learn

A new language

Mr Welsh

All about me:

I love teaching as everyday is different and exciting, so I am thrilled to be part of the Newton Westpark family. I have a passion to keep active and have played football for 20 years, I am also a regular at the gym as I believe it is important to have a healthy body and mind. I have also taught sports in the US, which has allowed me to travel to many different cities such as New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Finally, I love to read and take my dog Floyd for walks.

My favourite book:

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

What I’d like to learn:

I would love to learn to play an instrument specifically the Piano

Miss Pownall

All about me

I have always loved Newton Westpark since I was a pupil here from Reception to Year 6. I have worked here since October 2019, before that I worked at Newton Westpark Nursery. I love baking, listening to music, socialising with my friends and having family film nights. One of my favourite animated films is The Trolls; Poppy is my favourite character!

My favourite book

We’re Going On A Bear Hunt

What I’d like to learn

Sign language.  

Mrs Podesta

I have been at Newton West Park for 30 years. I am widowed with a grown up daughter. I live on my own with my German Shepherd Doli.

My hobbies include reading, baking, card making and going to the gym.

 My favourite book

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

What I’d like to learn

I’d love to learn modern calligraphy.

Mr Mutch

I am so proud to be the Year 5 Teacher at Newton Westpark Primary. I have a daughter called Aria and a very cheeky dog called Bailey. I love music, watching movies and playing my drums. We have an exciting and rich curriculum with lots of learning. 

 My favourite book

Once by Morris Gleitzman

 What I’d like to learn

I would love to learn to speak and write mandarin.

Mrs Jackson

All about me

I am Teaching Assistant at Newton Westpark. I am a very proud mum to 5 amazing children. I have worked at Newton Westpark now for nearly 3 years and love everything about my job. I love being part of a fantastic community. I love Reading and History and I enjoy learning about all the different cultures of the world.

My favourite book

I have loved the  Beatrix Potter Collection ever since I was little girl.

 What I’d like to learn

I would really love to learn photography

Miss Corrigan

All about me:

I am going into my 6^th year at school and I am very excited to be your Year 2 teacher. I am sure we are going to have lots of fun and I cannot wait to share many new learning adventures with you. I enjoy watching football, especially Wigan. In my spare time, I like to catch up with family and friends. I enjoy going for walks and going on holiday to new places.

 My favourite book:
George’s Marvellous Medicine

 What I’d like to learn:

I’d like to learn how to speak another language.

Mr Mahon 

All about me

I am going into my 8^th year at school, I enjoy helping you learn and I am looking forward to preparing you for high school. I love watching and playing football and unfortunately support Arsenal. I like to watch T.V; my favourite programme is the Impractical Jokers. 

My favourite book

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

What I’d like to learn

I’d like to learn how to play the drums.

Mr Riley

All about me

Hi, I’m Mr Riley. I enjoy helping others and watching young people achieve their very best. I love music, drama, creative writing, maths, cycling, and being outdoors. I also love computers and retro gaming. I have two dogs called Poppy and Bo. Poppy is a Labrador and Bo is a Zuchon. I love all kinds of music from classical to euro-dance, and I love to practice the piano in my spare time. I adore passing my knowledge on to others. Music is the amazing universal language that we all share. We should always aim to help one another in the best way we can.

My favourite animal

A sea lion 

What I’d like to learn

I would like to get better at playing the Ukulele.