10th February 2010

Leaving Kate Greenaway

Dear parents and carers

I’m writing to let you know formally that I will be leaving Kate Greenaway at the end of this term and taking up a new post in Tower Hamlets in the summer. I can’t begin to say in a short space how much I have enjoyed being headteacher here at Kate Greenaway, getting to know so many children and families, and being supported so well by the staff team, governing body and so many others in the local community. I have learnt more since I came here in 2003 than in any other part of my career, and I’ll always hold a special affection for Kate Greenaway and the whole community in North Kings Cross. There is a letter from Lucy, our chair of governors, below.

Julian

Dear parents

We are writing to let you know that our Headteacher Julian Grenier has found a new job with Tower Hamlets as their Early Years adviser. This means he will be leaving Kate Greenaway at the end of March. Julian has made a big impact on the lives of so many families in our community. He has made Kate Greenaway into a special place for all of us, always focusing on how he can ensure the Centre does the very best for our children. We will all be sad to see him go but we wish him the very best for his next steps and hope that the new job will be fulfilling for him.

The Governing Body is now seeking a new permanent Headteacher from the Autumn Term 2010 or earlier. We are currently making interim arrangements to take responsibility for Kate Greenaway after Julian leaves until the new Headteacher starts.

The Governors wish to appoint a Headteacher who will take forward and build on Julian’s work and lead the strong and highly skilled staff team that we have in place.

As soon as we have more news for you, we will be in touch

With best wishes

Lucy Lloyd, Chair of Governors

On behalf of Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children’s Centre Governors