Language Leaders

St. Mary's is proud of the diverse and multi-cultural background of our families. Sometimes, when families first arrive in the UK, language can be a real barrier to obtaining information and settling in. It can be very hard and isolating for parents and children. St. Mary's has created a database of language leaders amongst our parents, pupils and staff who speak other languages and may be able to help with newly arrived families to translate and support them.

​This page contains some information about our parent language leaders. If you would like to become a parent language leader please contact Mrs Tildesley.

MARIAM
Turkish
Iranian
Afghan

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Parent of Mani & Maneli
 
Currently studying
 
Loves watching documentaries

DOVILE
Lithuanian

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Parent of Joshua & Kian
 
Likes to spend time reading books
& enjoys time outside, having a picnic.

JUAN
Mandarin

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Parent of Kingsley & William
 
Came to UK at 14 years old
Studied in secondary school & took A-levels in UK – studied Business & Management

XUEJUAN
Mandarin
Putonghua

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Parent of Nicole & Elena
Housewife
 
Studying for Level 2 Teaching Assistant at Lewisham College
Likes baking & handicrafts

MARGUERITE
French

 
Parent of Melanie & Liam
Deputy manager at Cards Direct
Studied Business & Admin, Marketing & Management customer service & retail knowledge
Spends time going to conferences, reading, cleaning & cooking

MANUELA
Polish​

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Parent of Alex
Mum of two, works full time
 
Loves the countryside & open spaces
Loves orchids, criminal stories & baking

NBUCHI
Italian
Ibo
Ikwerre

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Parent of Romina
Mother of three
 
Currently working
 
Loves cooking and chatting

LIANA
Latvian
​Russian

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Parent of Patrick
 
Full time mother of two

KATARZYNA
Polish

 
Parent of Temilade & Eniola
 
Works in a restaurant

ANGELA
Spanish

 
Parent of Brythany & Mikel
 
Currently studying 
 
Volunteer at Lewisham Donation Hub