Our staff
SIAL.school is the only English/Italian bilingual and bi-curricular primary school with nursery in the UK.
Our people are passionate, energetic and committed to their work.
Headteacher
Francesca Di Fraia
Deputy Headteachers
Alessia Sbicca
Katharine Whiteside
Teachers
Alessandra Argenta, EYFS Teacher
Linda Elfrey, EYFS Key Stage Coordinator
Merlica Elfrey, EYFS Teacher
Mariana Gregorio, KS1 Key Stage Coordinator
Cristina Imoli, Primary Teacher
Ayaz Mahmood, Primary Teacher – P.E. specialist
Viviana Maturo, EYFS Teacher
Leah McEwan-Lowe, Primary Teacher
Serena Olmeda, Primary Teacher
Cayne Schooley, KS2 Key Stage Coordinator
Teaching Assistants and Learning Support
Ola Borzecka, SEND Teaching Assistant
Rossana Bottino, SEND Teaching Assistant + Staff Governor
Giulia Colonnella, Teaching Assistant
Luisa Frascà, Teaching Assistant
Gaia Giardinelli, Teaching Assistant
Anna Marconato, Teaching Assistant
Martina Monaco, Teaching Assistant
Samantha Norte, Teaching Assistant
Sofia Zaccagnino, Teaching Assistant
Specialist Teachers
Paolo Bassi, Individual Music Lessons – Guitar
Christabel Forbes, Specialist Teacher – Art
Anna Oggero, Specialist Teacher – Music & Drama
Dawn Rolt, Individual Music Lessons – Piano, Recorder and Singing
Thomas Wanat, Individual Music Lessons – Violin
School Office
Carla Astronomo, School Office & Admissions
Vicky Reyes, Finance Administrator
Kitchen Staff
Jenny Randazzo, Chef
Paolo Solazzo, Assistant Chef
We remember with gratitude and appreciation Laura Marani, the first Headmistress of our bilingual school who sadly passed away in June 2024. We gladly share the letter Laura’s daughters sent us to commemorate their mother and her untiring work in the education field. Please read it here