RGS Guildford courtyard with students

Miss N Goul-Wheeker

Assistant Head (Teaching and Learning) & Teacher of Classics
Miss N Goul-Wheeker
Assistant Head (Teaching and Learning) & Teacher of Classics

What’s the best thing about the RGS? The students and their genuine desire to learn. After 12 years, I still can’t believe that they thank me at the end of a lesson (and genuinely mean it!)

What excites you most about coming into work each day? I’m very lucky that I often get to observe different lessons and subjects as part of my role. I feel so fortunate to work alongside such talented colleagues- the students don’t know how lucky they are! I always leave their classrooms feeling inspired and energised.

If you were allowed one dream perk, what would it be? A personal shopper to sort out everyone’s perfect birthday and Christmas presents (and cards) on time. I always intend, and fail, to send presents and cards on time.

What luxury would you have on a desert island? A sun lounger and a great book.

What’s your life philosophy/motto in life? la vita è bella- most of the time I’m an optimist!

Which actor/actress would you get to play you in a film of your life? Jenna Coleman- to make my life seem just a little bit more glamorous than it is

What food will you absolutely not, under any circumstances, eat? I don’t understand savoury ice cream. I once went to a trendy restaurant which served mushroom ice cream with a kiwi-based desert. I won’t be making that mistake again.