A message from our Chair of Governors

** A message from our Chair of Governors**

Dear Parents/Guardians and Pupils

I trust you are all keeping safe during these days. Thank you for your continued efforts in your schoolwork over these last number of weeks and your engagement with the weekly challenges set by Miss Carson. I trust you have enjoyed being involved in these and I have certainly enjoyed seeing your work on the Facebook videos. Keep up the good work!

I am writing to update you on the progress regarding the appointment of our new School Principal. The Board of Governors completed interviews immediately before the school closures, and the process of appointing a new principal has now been completed. I can now inform you that the new Principal of West Winds Primary and Nursery School is Mr Niall Manogue. Mr Manogue is currently a senior teacher in Elmgrove Primary School in Belfast, and we believe he will fit in well in our school and be a great asset bringing with him a wealth of experience of teaching in this sector. Mr Manogue will take up his post on 1st June 2020, but unfortunately due to the current circumstances it is unlikely you will meet him in person until a later date. However, it is hoped that we can produce a short video in the near future for him to introduce himself to you all.

May I also take this opportunity to thank Miss Carson as Acting Principal, and the entire staff for their hard work over this last year, especially over the last number of weeks when things have been so different. Miss Carson has done an excellent job, and rest assured will continue to play a significant role in supporting Mr Manogue and all of you as she returns to the post of Vice Principal.

May I ask that you make Mr Manogue welcome and give him and the entire school your usual full support.

Yours faithfully
Mr W Moore
Chair of Board of Governors