Meet Ms Kariana Anderson, Assistant Head of Year 7 and Teacher of PE, Games and Yoga. Her energy, dedication, and passion for pupil wellbeing make her a much-loved member of the Belmont community.

We were excited to sit down with her and learn more about her dynamic role and what inspires her both in and out of the classroom!

How long have you worked at the school?

Nine years, but I had a year off to go travelling.

What does your role involve?

I am Assistant Head of Year 7 and a PE, Games and Yoga teacher.

What’s your favourite thing about the school?

The community feel.

It's something very special, and I have never experienced anything quite like it before in a school. If you ever need help, somebody will always be there. I’ve made amazing friends here.

What advice would you give to pupils to help them get the most out of their time here?

Try to find something positive, even in your least favourite things, it will make the experience a lot more enjoyable.

What is your favourite sport and why?

Such a tough question! I don’t think I can choose. I love a challenging hockey training session in the rain, knowing how difficult it was to turn up but feeling amazing by the end. Five-a-side football with friends, the netball Staff vs Parents match, tennis or golf in the sunshine, being wiped off the surfboard more times than I’ve managed to catch a wave, but having the resilience to keep going.

What’s your favourite book and film for our pupils, and why?

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (the original). Being rich doesn't make you happy, all you need is a dream, and sometimes a little bit of luck.

Can you share an inspirational quote and explain why it resonates with you?

"If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams, and you will always look lovely."-Roald Dahl

What’s something interesting about you that people might not know?

I had a double foot operation when I was 13, spent six weeks in a wheelchair, and had to take a whole year off sport.