I wish to inform you that, after 24 years working at Hawthorn Primary School and 15 years as Deputy Headteacher, Gina Parker will be retiring at the end of this term.

In Gina’s retirement letter to Governors, she speaks of how this has been a very difficult and soul-searching decision. She goes on to say she has loved being part of the Hawthorn community and has so many happy memories to look back upon.

It has been a privilege to work with Gina leading our school (even though it has been a short time) and I know she will miss working with such a great group of parents, staff and children.

She will be greatly missed by staff, parents and children.

I wish to thank Gina for her dedication, hard work  and commitment to the Hawthorn community.

Meanwhile, please join with us in wishing nothing but the best to Gina Parker for her future – a long healthy and happy retirement and time to enjoy time being with her new grandchild.

We are proud to support this year’s Red Nose Day on Friday 17^th March in support of Comic Relief.

·       Due to the increase in prices, we did not order Red Noses this year. (They now cost £2.50 instead of the usual £1.) So instead, if you have face paints then paint your children’s noses red!

·       Non-Uniform Day on Friday – wear red – will cost you £1

·        Before Easter (when hopefully the weather is a little warmer) we will have our  Red Nose Day Wet Sponge Bench. This is when the children will get chance to throw wet sponges and /or a bucket of water at their teachers.

More details to follow….

Thank you to all the parents who have paid their deposits.

The places have all been filled - we do have a wiating list if anyone decided not to go.