Governors
Contact Details
School Governor Service
Future House
Bolling Road
Bradford
BD4 7EB
The Chair can be contacted via the school on 01274 543282
St Edmund’s Nursery School, Washington Street, Girlington, Bradford BD8 9QW
Governor’s Report – 2011
Dear Parents/Carers
When I sit and review the last academic year, prior to writing my Chair’s report, I always feel very privileged. St Edmund’s continues to be a wonderful, vibrant community where everyone is valued for their uniqueness.
Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company wrote
“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.”
I feel that here are St Edmund’s we are not only successful in the work we do but that we continue to progress by looking for varied ways to work with others in our community. I am sure that when you read about all of the fantastic things we have done over the last year you will agree with me.
The Governors wish to acknowledge, once again, the hard work and dedication of our staff. Anne-Marie is an inspiration to all, showing pure commitment to her role and to making St Edmund’s flourish. The staffing team has been quite settled this year, with only occasional staff joining us – mainly to cover maternity leave as we swell our family numbers even more! We were very sorry to see Ann Egerton leave us at the beginning of 2011. Ann had worked at St Edmund’s for five years, helping with the development of the under three provision from its commencement in 2006, but after a long career felt that she was ready to retire. We wish her well for the future and look forward to her visiting us regularly.
As we now look forward to another busy year I hope that you will feel that you are a valued member of our community. Without the energy and enthusiasm of our parents/carers I am sure that St Edmund’s would not be quite the place it is. We welcome your thoughts and views about the future and hope that you can attend our “Better Together” planning day in February next year – I look forward to seeing you there.
Yet again I close my report with an inspirational quote – this time though the originator is not some eminent politician or business leader. As Winnie the Pooh, lovable bear from Hundred Acre Wood said
“A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference”
So as we try here at St Edmund’s to make a difference I would like to wish you all a healthy and happy year.
Yours sincerely
Mairead Hinchliffe
Chair of Governors
Governor’s Report – 2010
Dear Parents/Carers
I open my report this year by considering the old Basque proverb
“Time flies when you are among friends”
This certainly seems very true – I can’t believe that yet another busy and successful year has passed here at St Edmund’s. We continue to welcome new families through our doors week on week – all showing great enthusiasm for the activities and services we have on offer. We are delighted with the commitment of parents and carers who attend our courses, workshops and generally get involved with what’s happening. Our whole school/centre community is caring for each other and learning together which is absolutely fantastic!
On behalf of all Governors, we wish to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of all our staff. Anne-Marie continues to do a fantastic job as Headteacher freely giving her time and dedication above and beyond our expectations. This year we said goodbye to five members of staff – Nabila, Saeeda, Djamila, Helen and Zoe but said “hello” to sixteen – this just shows how we are growing!
Finally we wish all our children happiness and success for their future as they move on to their new schools. We hope they take lots of happy memories with them. John Fitzgerald Kennedy (American President) was quite correct when he wrote
“Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future”
Thank you to everyone who contributes to St Edmund’s making it such a wonderful place to be a part of.
Yours sincerely
Mairead Hinchliffe
Chair of Governors
