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As we draw this academic year to a close, I am compelled to pause and reflect on the journey that we, as the St George’s family, have taken together. A journey marked by perseverance, dedication, and unwavering commitment.

There are several remarkable individuals on our staff who have demonstrated exceptional fortitude. Despite facing personal challenges that could only be likened to walking through the fires of hell, they chose to rise, showing up for the children with unyielding devotion, and taking only the most essential days off. Their resilience and steadfastness are a testament to their character and a reminder of the strength in our community.

It would be remiss not to acknowledge our invaluable PTFA, who have been nothing short of spectacular, and thank you very much to new memebrs who are giving it a go. Thank you so much. The PTFA's tireless efforts in organising fundraisers have taken a significant load off the shoulders of our staff, allowing us to focus on providing the best possible educational environment for our students. We owe you our deepest gratitude.

To our governors, thank you for your strategic oversight, your support, and your security. Your contributions do not go unnoticed. A special acknowledgement to our Chair, Canon Arnold, whose faith is evident in his unwavering commitment to the well-being of our students. He is an embodiment of our mission statement, "be determined and confident knowing God is with you."

This year, we bid farewell to two esteemed members of our community. Anna, a beacon of loyalty and dedication, is retiring after 20 years of service to St George's, with 15 years as a teacher and head of school, and the last five years offering invaluable support in the office. We wish her every happiness in this well-deserved retirement.

Michelle, our former head of school, leaves us to pursue a career as a life coach. Her departure is not only a loss to St George’s but to the teaching profession as a whole. Her unique blend of leadership, empathy, and innovation will be greatly missed.

We also say good bye to Mark, who has decided he wants to work closer to home, and his Parish. 

Through all the challenges and changes, St George's has remained a pillar of strength, upholding a successful, fun, business-like, and consistent environment. Our staff have been resilient, and not a single day was lost due to strikes.

We have managed to operate the year with one less member on our senior leadership team, owing to Michelle's maternity leave and subsequent resignation. We once again extend our warmest wishes to her in her new journey.

I must highlight the brilliance that exists within our school. St George's, while not perfect, has an unassailable spirit that seeks to protect and uphold what is unique and extraordinary about our community. It is a beacon of brilliance in Chorley, and I am proud of the school, the kids, the staff the governors, the whole school community. I am proud of my job, and what we acheieve. 

As the scripture says in Joshua 1:9, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." This encapsulates our mission and belief, fuelling our determination and instilling in us confidence.

To everyone in the St George’s community, your ongoing support and contribution have been invaluable. We cherish the role each one of you plays in making St George's the wonderful place it is.

As your headteacher, I see it as part of my responsibility to champion and defend our school’s reputation. To that end, I want to finish this letter by sending a resounding message of hope. We are the custodians of the next generation, and together, we can shape a future that is compassionate, bright, and filled with promise, and I will protect the name, it's reputation and what it stands for every minute of the day. It's worth defending. 

I look forward to seeing you all next term, ready to continue this fantastic journey together. Until then, I send my heartfelt thanks, extend my hope for a restful summer, and wish you all well. All the best, Andy 
 

As we approach the end of yet another year I want to pass on once again my sincere, heartfelt thanks to everyone of our staff who have done themselves, the profession, the school and the kids proud, despite the stresses and strains of day to day life, let alone the lingering stresses that living and working in the COVID environment has brought. 

On behalf of all the staff and governors at St George’s thank you so much. And now…. Let’s once again look forward….

To our outgoing year 6 – a massive well done, and an even bigger thank you! You made it! I'm not sure how, but you did! You're amazing, each and everyone of you, and rememebr in the future when things are going not so well, ask yourself a simple questions - can I cope with this. I don't need to like it, but can I cope with it - the answer will always be yes. You've got the Power within you to Thrive on the in life. Promise. 

You’re now going to take hold of the tremendous opportunity that secondary school will pose with gusto, with determination…. You have proven yourself whilst in year 6 to be much more mature than perhaps we thought. Much stronger than we expected. And much more resilient than, as adults, we hoped you would have to be at this time. You’ve shown your many many qualities, and you are, I promise, now perfectly equipped to “leg it” into high school and rugby tackle to the ground and flatten any challenges that it sends your way. You can run into high school safe in the knowledge that you are perfect. You are equipped. You’re good to go and fly…. And show the entire world what you are made of.

It is not too dramatic or hyperbolic to say that the children leaving school now are the most confident, the most able, the most accepting and the most enthusiastic ever. They are brilliant, whether 11, or 16. They will go on to achieve great things, see great things and indeed be great “things” I’m in no doubt that this generation of young people are the best that the country has produced. I am proud of them, and I am excited to see what they become.