Dear Parents

I am delighted to inform you that, following a rigorous selection process, Mr Simon London has been appointed as Head Teacher of Hall Mead School from January 2008.

Mr London is currently Deputy Head Teacher of Saint Martin’s School, Brentwood.

I am confident that Mr London is an excellent choice and will further enhance the reputation and performance of Hall Mead. Most important of all, the Governing Body wanted a Head Teacher who showed an understanding of the way Hall Mead works and why it is successful. We were looking for a commitment to maintaining the ethos and family atmosphere; Mr London demonstrated this understanding and commitment very strongly.

We look forward with great confidence to Mr London joining Hall Mead.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Senior Management Team for their wonderful support, help and advice to me and also thank the whole school team for another successful year with yet further successful exam results.

Also for your information Mr Sam Berwitz, our previous Head Master, is enjoying his retirement and I can report that he is in good health.

Yours sincerely

John McKernan
Chair of Governors