Hi Mrs Grey! I was a pupil back in the days when Essa Academy was known as Hayward School.I left in 2003/4 and was just having a 'nosey' at how school has changed from when i was a pupil. I just wanted to let you know how much you inspired me when i was studying at Hayward. I went on to study Biology at college and then at university and ended came out with a 1st class honours in Biology about 3 years ago now. Just felt the need to thank you for your inspiration in the subject as its something i love and hold close to my heart. I am now a primary school teacher in Bolton a job which i love. I remember you telling all of us set 1 pupils that we will all end up as doctors, teachers etc... It seemed a million years away then! haha! I do know several of our Biology class that are now doctors/paedictric nurses/teachers/ pharmacists etc.. Nargis Patel is a Doctor as is Numa'an Kala. Melissa Rosevere is a paediactic nurse, Tasneem Omar is a pharmacist - there are many more. I have kept in contact with them all and i know they have many happy memories from your lessons. Hope your well. Take Care. Anna Carlin (nee Waddington) Class of 2003.