Nick Park

  • Born in Penwortham, Preston in 1958.
  • Attended Our Lady's Catholic High School.
  • A British animator, director, producer and writer.
  • Created Wallace and Gromit, Creature Comforts, Chicken Run and Shaun the Sheep.
  • Received 5 BAFTAS, 4 Academy Awards and a Blue Peter Badge!

Mrs Dunlop - Head of Park House

"We are all strong individuals but together we are invincible!"

Job Role:

Teacher of PE

Three Words that describe you:

Open-minded, Energetic, Reliable

Interests:

I am a true family girl - in my spare time I love spending time with my family. When I'm on my own, I enjoy reading or going for a run!

Proudest moment in your career:

Supporting an ex-student throughout their last 2 years at Ashton. Helping them and seeing them grow as a person and having the confidence to leave school and achieve just exactly what they wanted to!

Ambitions for your house:

For students to come together to make new friends and to try new things! I'd love for the students in Park to be confident enough to explore and give all competitions a go, remembering that they get house points for trying!

 

Mr Howard - Head of Park House

"When we try we might fail, but the biggest failure is not trying at all”

Job Role:

Cover supervisor

Three Words that describe you:

Motivational, enthusiastic, reflective

Interests:

Huge football fan that has been a coach for over a decade! Always listening to music and have started developing a passion for cooking.

Proudest moment in your career:

Waking up everyday knowing that I love my job and that I am making a difference in a child’s life. There aren’t many feelings better than that!

Ambitions for your house:

I want the pupils of Park House to go and strive to be the best version of themselves. To not be reluctant when it comes to hard work, change or exploring potential new interests. Furthermore, show love and compassion to others every day and watch what happens!