Dear Parents/Carers
It is an honour and privilege to introduce myself to you, as Acting Head Teacher of Calderhead High School. As you know after many successful years as Head Teacher, John Robertson retired prior to Christmas and so on Monday 6th January, I officially joined Calderhead High’s learning community.
Yesterday, through individual year group assemblies, I introduced myself to every pupil within the school. During these assemblies the pupils made a remarkable first impression in terms of their conduct and attitude and were a credit to the school and their families. I spoke with the pupils about our shared vision for the school and my expectations as Head Teacher regarding behaviour, uniform, time keeping and attendance. We also discussed engagement in extracurricular and out of hours events and reflected on our school values with regards to attainment and achievement. I shared my plans with the pupils regarding working closely with the staff of Calderhead High School to ensure that we continue to offer the best opportunities and experiences for each young person within our school. In order to build upon the strong school-home partnerships already in place, I ask that you also continue to support the school in each of these areas.
Over the last few weeks of term, I had the opportunity to meet with some of our parents/carers and I look forward to meeting each one of you and working with you in partnership to benefit our young people. To help facilitate these meetings I plan to hold a series of short ‘Introduction to the Head Teacher’ meetings at future Parents Evenings already scheduled in our school calendar. The first of these being the S5/6 Parents’ Evening on the 15th January. This event is primarily aimed at parents/carers of pupils in S5/6 however any parent who wishes to attend is more than welcome. I will deliver a short introduction in the Assembly Hall at 4.15pm, 5.15pm and 6.15pm and parents are welcome to attend at any of these times. I will also be available all evening to discuss any concerns or issues you may have. I will then offer the same introductory meetings at the remaining parents evening scheduled for February and March.
I’d like to thank the whole school community for the warm welcome I have received, and I look forward to supporting the pupils, staff and parents of Calderhead as we move forward together.
Kind Regards
Jennifer Di Mambro
Acting Head Teacher
Calderhead High School