Dear Parents and Carers,
As we begin planning for the new academic year, I would like to share our class arrangements for September, along with some important staffing news.
In September:-
- Squirrels Class (Reception & Year 1) will be taught by Mrs Brayley & Mrs Westwood.
- Hedgehog Class (Year 2) will be taught by Mr Hookes & Mrs Brayley.
- Fox Class (Year 3 & Year 4) will be taught by Mrs Langdon.
- Owl Class (Year 5 & Year 6) will be taught by Mr Lovelass.
We are delighted to welcome Mr Hookes to the Umberleigh team. He will be visiting the school to meet the children during our transition days, which will take place on Wednesday 24th June and Tuesday 7th July. These sessions will provide an opportunity for pupils to spend time with their new teachers and become familiar with their classes ahead of September.
There are also some staffing changes to share. At the end of July, we will be saying goodbye to Mrs Jo Dennis, who has successfully secured a position at South Molton C of E Primary School. Jo has been a valued member of staff at Umberleigh since September 2018 and has nurtured and supported many of our youngest children through their first year of school. Her care, dedication and positive influence have had a significant impact on countless pupils and families over the years. She will be greatly missed by both staff and children alike. I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank Jo for her commitment, hard work and the contribution she has made to our school community, and we wish her every success in her new role.
On a happier note, we are also delighted to announce that Mrs Westwood is expecting her second child, with the baby due in November. We would like to offer our warmest congratulations to Mrs Westwood and her family on this wonderful news. An advertisement for maternity cover will be issued shortly to ensure that we are able to appoint a suitable replacement and maintain continuity for our pupils during her leave.
Best wishes,
Corrinne Smith
Head of School
