Enthusiasm rocked Tytherington School as students once again took over their teachers’ and other staff roles for National Take Over Day. On Friday 18th November, nearly 100 students worked alongside teaching and support staff, including the Headteacher. Many of the roles students took on included opportunities to develop leadership skills such as public speaking, time management and collaboration. Students from all over the school took part in various roles including PE teacher, Receptionist, Deputy Headteacher and Caretaking roles.

David Rutley MP paid a visit to the school to congratulate Tytherington on their record GCSE and A-Level results. He met with the Student Parliament and answered a range of questions including his role in fighting the proposed closure of Macclesfield Hospital’s A&E Department to plans for the regeneration of Macclesfield Town Centre. David Rutley MP said: “It’s great to visit Tytherington School once again. I was impressed to see how the staff and pupils embrace Takeover Day. It’s further evidence of the school’s positive culture and the way it is helping pupils realise their potential”.

Two students took over the role of Headteacher, Emmanuel Botwe, for the day. One of the students, Grace Hough in year 7, said that the experience had “really given her an opportunity to see how the school works”. Another student taking over her job, Alfie Hill in Year 8, expressed that the day had enabled him to “really appreciate the work of teachers that goes on behind the scenes”.

Headteacher, Manny Botwe, said: “As an ambitious school, we are not afraid to give youngsters a chance to take on real leadership experiences. We were delighted by how staff and students engaged with the day. We will run two further Takeover Days this year.”