Headteacher Message
Hello from the sunny IOW! It is an absolute scorcher here. No complaints from the children or staff about that but we have had to ensure water and sunscreen is in abundance.
The children will complete a media article on return...... suffice to say it has been a great visit.
This is my 9th five day school residential on this beautiful island. It is a real privilege to spend time with the children in this setting. They have been a super group, a real credit to their families and the school. We received a compliment to that effect at Carisbrooke Castle. Any issues have been resolved quickly and children have supported one another through the challenges.
I won't lie.... They are shattering experiences for the 6 staff, so huge thanks to the 2022 team and the school office for their hard work in preparation for the visit.
The three visits to Osborne, Carisbrooke and Robin Hill have been great experiences and the children have really embraced the challenges at the PGL centre.
You will have read the letter from Steve Huggins last week, introducing our new headteacher, Mrs Justine Brooks. I have some meetings planned with Mrs Brooks over the next few weeks as part of the handover process. I am also doing something similar at my new school, so my departure is feeling real to me now. Only 4.5 school weeks left now. I am sure you will join me in welcoming Mrs Brooks to the school family, Great Waltham is a very pleasant pace to call work.
Have a great weekend.
Mr Burden.
PS May want to let IOW travellers sleep in!