Kirkby school says goodbye to much loved learning mentor

Neil Clemerson has supported children’s learning at Greenwood Primary and Nursery School in many subjects over the years, but all the children knew that it was the maths lessons that were a particular favourite.

Sarah Gilbody, deputy headteacher at the Sutton Middle Lane school, said children and staff will all miss “Mr C”, as he is known.

She said: “Mr Clemerson has been a part of Greenwood for 10 years as a learning mentor. He has brought laughter and learning to our school throughout this time.

“His favourite subject is maths and he was brilliant at breaking down any maths problem in a way all pupils would follow and understand.

“He made learning fun and accessible for us all and we wish him the best of luck and will miss him so much.”

Mr Clemerson, who is taking up a new career as a driving instructor, said: “It has been an absolute pleasure to be a part of so many wonderful children’s’ learning journey.

"I have had the best 10 years at Greenwood. I wish the whole Greenwood family the best for the future and remember, ‘everything and anything is achievable, reach for the stars’.”

Greenwood Primary and Nursery School is part of the Flying High Trust.

The trust was founded in 2012 and has steadily grown to 30 schools in the primary phase across Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

For more information about the school, see greenwoodprimary.org.uk