Dear parents/carers, 

I thought it might be useful to give you a brief overview of my first two days at Hessle.  

The first thing I would like to emphasise is how friendly and welcoming everyone has been; both staff and students. Several students have gone out their way to come and speak to me, and many have said “good morning” at line up or as we met in the corridor. Staff have done the same.  

On Monday I held an assembly for all the year groups in the main school. I was impressed by the way they conducted themselves, and I spent quite a bit of time walking around the site and being out and about at breaks and lunchtimes. I have also held numerous meetings including members of the Senior Leadership Team. After school on Monday, I spoke to staff briefly about my values and what is important to me not only as a leader, but just as importantly, as a dad and a husband. 

First thing Tuesday morning I sat in the student council meeting then spent some time with Mr Jarman talking about the sixth form after which we visited some sixth form lessons. Mark Brown (Executive Director of Education) and Lizann Lowson (CEO) were in school as well.  

I thoroughly enjoyed my two days at Hessle and am already looking forward to next Monday. Although I am at Howden for the rest of the week, Mark Brown will be in school during the week as well. I am also in regular contact with Hessle, even when I am not in the building, so that I am kept up to date.

Mr Nixon

Headteacher