Mrs Preston-Watkins

My name is Melissa Preston-Watkins.  I am the PE and sport co-ordinator and I also cover management time in Reception and Year 4.  I have worked at George Street since 2009 after a long career with Nationwide Building Society.  I thoroughly enjoy all aspects of my job role and am privileged to work with such wonderful and talented children who love the wide range of different types of physical activity on offer to them.  There is no better feeling than seeing the children smile, grow in confidence, achieve their potential and grow into team players. During lessons we cover a games programme, gymnastics, creative movement, adventurous activities and athletics and there are so many amazing opportunities for the children to represent the school competitively and non competitively  through the various matches, festivals, competitions and tournaments. We have great links with Newport County Football Club and Gwent Dragons Rugby as well as links with various local sports clubs in the community. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like information about your child joining a local sports team. We will be very happy to help.

It is extremely rewarding and an honour to work alongside such committed and passionate staff who are responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality education, a clear vision and ethos and a caring and welcoming environment for all pupils.  I hope in some small way, I am able to steer our wonderful school positively through the challenges that lie ahead in the ever changing world of education.

When I am not at school, I am usually pitch side enjoying watching 2 out of 3 of my sons playing football while the other is currently playing football across the pond in America. Being out in the fresh air enjoying the outdoors and travelling with family and friends is also what I love to do in my spare time. I enjoy posting pictures of the children I teach during lessons and at tournaments on my school Twitter page and would love it if you followed @GeorgeStSport