Dear Parents and Carers, 

Although I am in school for just a couple of days, a lot of work is covered during that time. One of my favourite moments is social time and chatting with students in the dining hall. It continues to impress me how welcoming everyone is – if I am honest, that has not always been the case when I go into schools so is not to be taken for granted. The students are easy to chat with and often come up to me for a conversation. Movement around the school is calm and purposeful, as is line ups in the morning for Key Stage 3. 

On Monday I had the pleasure of being involved in a review of the Arts Department alongside a visit to a year 7 lesson. After school, I did a presentation to staff about the way forward for the school and will be doing the same to Governors on Tuesday 09 December as well. I do realise that my comments in this forum are usually quite brief at present, but this is because much of my time is getting to know the school in increasing detail as whilst I have plans, they need to be a good fit for Hessle. 

I am looking forward to being in again on Monday and Tuesday. Have a great weekend. 

Mr Nixon

Headteacher