Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope you have all had a really good spring term and that that the children (at least!) are looking forward to a well-deserved break next week.

The last few months have been an interesting challenge for all at St Joseph’s. Whilst I have been seconded to Holy Cross for three days a week, the school has had to adapt to a different model of leadership which has affected everybody. It has made me immensely proud of how well and (seemingly!) effortlessly the whole team has risen to the challenge, creating an even stronger school for our children.

I would like to thank all staff for their hard work, thank the school governors for their support and thank you as parents and carers for trusting us. This thank you is also on behalf of the Holy Cross community, who greatly appreciate the support we have given them.

I would especially like to thank Mrs. Joseph and Mrs. Bell who have guided the school brilliantly as Acting Headteachers during this time.

After the break I will be visiting Holy Cross each week for at the most a day, to continue some support. On every other level it’s back to business as usual at St Joseph's.

Have a lovely holiday!

Yours sincerely

Matt Condon

Headteacher