Regent Independent School
is embarking on a New Era with
Dr. Michael McGrath - BA, MA, PhD, PGCE

Regent College is embarking upon a new phase in its development for the academic year 2006/07. Mrs Tharshiny Pankaj will be leading the school as Head Teacher. She will be joined by Dr Michael McGrath as Deputy Head Teacher and Mr. Raj Chakraborty as Head of the Sixth Form.

Tharshiny Pankaj has been one of the key figures at Regent College since it was founded. One of Mrs. Pankaj's main roles is to interview new students and advise them on the course that is best suited for their requirements and abilities. She is responsible for the day-to- day organisation of the College. In addition, Mrs. Pankaj acts as a Form Tutor.

Michael McGrath was awarded a PhD from the London School of Economics where he also studied for his undergraduate and Masters Degree. During his doctorial studies Michael taught undergraduate and Masters students and helped publish a number of academic articles. His doctorial thesis was published by Irish Academic Press. Michael was Head of Department at a leading independent school in central London for five years before joining Regent College in September 2005. Michael has been recently promoted as Deputy Head Teacher for Regent College . As Deputy Head Teacher, he provides academic support and advice to tutors and other key staff. Michael acts as a personal tutor; he also takes an active role in student welfare and College discipline, as well as a being Form Tutor.

Rajeeb Chakraborty is a qualified teacher with a Masters degree in Physics. He has a unique approach to teaching Physics and has been extremely successful in motivating students. Prior to joining Regent College , Rajeeb has spent his time at Swaminarayan Independent School . Rajeeb is Head of Sixth Form at Regent College and is also responsible for the School Management Information System and co-ordination of external examinations. In addition, Rajeeb acts as a Form Tutor.

The College will also be offering places to pupils from Year 7 in September. Therefore, parents will be able to gain a high quality education for Key Stage 3 for their children. The College is offering a full curriculum that will meet the needs of a broad range of pupils.

The College is investing in employing a large number of full time qualified teachers who will only be working at Regent College . Most of the lessons, for both Senior School pupils and Sixth Form students, will be taught by permanent members of staff. This will enable them to dedicate their time to offering a high quality education to their pupils and students and providing the pastoral support so vital for academic success.

The aim of these changes is to improve and develop the College so that it becomes a complete school for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils while maintaining the success it has already enjoyed in A Level teaching.

For more information about any of the courses that are offered by Regent College please contact Head Teacher – Mrs. Tharshiny Pankaj on 020 8966 9900.