I am privileged to be the new Headteacher of Kingsbury School and would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have offered their support in recent weeks.  I have now had the chance to meet with students and staff and have been made to feel very welcome.  It is this supportive environment, which is a key strength of the school and helps us develop individual talents and abilities.

I am keen to continue to develop this supportive partnership through more effective school, parent, pupil and community developments. I believe that a school is a community in which we care for one another with patience and understanding, but also with firmness and discipline.  We offer students of all abilities the chance to succeed.  It is my aim to work with staff and parents to identify the unique needs of all our children in order to help them attain the very best results from their time with us.

There are four "core values" that I believe are essential to the continuing development of Kingsbury School.  These are learning, respect, responsibility and standards.

These underpin everything we do.  It is important that we have a well-ordered learning environment.  A school cannot operate effectively without high standards of behaviour and I recognise that a safe and orderly working environment is essential if our children are to flourish.

I am keen to actively encourage students to pursue their interests beyond the timetable.  There are already some excellent activities for the students to take advantage of. At present we are reflecting on how things are for the students, staff and parents.  In the future I will be asking for your views on how we could improve.

There are many exciting opportunities on the horizon and I hope that together we carry on the good work already done and improve the school still further.  Our performance in GCSE,s 2007 showed improvement but we must not be complacent.  Our aim must be to turn a good school in an outstanding one.

27/01/2010