In September 2006 I will be taking up another, larger Headship at Wheatfields Junior School, St. Albans. I joined St. Paul’s Primary School over 14 years ago as the Deputy Head and took over from Chris Ward as Headteacher in September 1997, nine years ago. I consider it a privilege to have been at the heart of the school’s development during this time, but I now feel that this is a good time to take on new challenges and to give others the opportunity to do the same at St. Paul’s.
This decision has been an extremely hard one for me to make, as this is such a delightful school in which to work. I have enjoyed working with a superb team of staff whose support and friendship has made coming to work a pleasure rather than a chore. In addition I could not have asked for a better parent body and governing body who have the very best interests of the children and the school at heart. It goes without saying that it is the children who make the school what it is and when I leave, I will miss them all very much indeed.
Katrina Mildner, Deputy Head, will take on the role of Acting Headteacher for the autumn term 2006. Decisions about the appointment of a permanent Headteacher from January 2007 are currently being made. It is comforting for me to know that the running of the school during this time will be in the hands of someone who is so capable and committed and whose contribution to St. Paul’s has been significant since joining us.
St. Paul’s School is at the heart of the village of Chipperfield and over the years very strong and meaningful links have been made between the school, the Church and the community. I am sure that this relationship will continue to grow and thrive. I am very grateful indeed to all who have supported me and the school during my time here.
Of course, my commitment to St. Paul’s until the end of term is absolute and I will continue to steer the school towards the important goals that we have set for ourselves.
Lyndon Evans, Headteacher