Start of term message from the Interim Headteacher

Dear all,

It is with immense pride and great pleasure that I am writing as the new Interim Headteacher of John Taylor High School to welcome our students back to the start of a new school year. The buzz around school this week has been fantastic, lots of smiling faces, with students and staff pleased to see each other and raring to go.

John Taylor High School is a special place. Not only do we achieve fantastic results for our students, as evidenced once again this summer, but we understand the importance of developing fully rounded young people. Young people who are confident and happy, ready to make the most of the opportunities given to them and ultimately make their way onto the next stages of their life.

I have been at the school now for nearly 12 years. In that time I have worked with many students, staff and families and have enjoyed every minute of my time here. I truly believe in our vision of 'One community, striving for personal excellence' and see our school values of respect, kindness, integrity and perseverance displayed on a daily basis, by all members of this community.

Whilst we are an excellent school, I do not intend for us to consider that our work is ever done. Our constant aim is to be at the pinnacle of educational provision. There truly should be nowhere better for our students and staff to be and that will always be my guiding aspiration.

This newsletter includes details of phenomenal development work which has taken place over the summer to create state of the art science facilities for our students. We are already planning wider enrichment opportunities such as our Year 7 bonding day and Duke of Edinburgh expeditions. It looks like being another exciting year for our students! The school continues to provide wider opportunities in addition to an excellent education and I am extremely proud to lead such an dedicated, passionate and highly-skilled staff body.

I am excited about the journey ahead of us and very much looking forward to continuing the good work completed over the last few years. I thank all students, staff and parents in advance for their support, both for myself and the school in general and wish all of our students best wishes for the coming academic year.

Kind regards,

Mr J Blanchenot

Interim Headteacher