Three heads are better than one

Wednesday 20 June 2018

New headteachers have been appointed at three of the island’s States primary schools.

First Tower, d’Auvergne and Plat Douet Schools have all been appointed new headteachers.

Sam Cooper, who has been appointed as the head of d’Auvergne School, said that he is “absolutely delighted” about his new position. He continued: “The school has an excellent reputation and I intend to build on this. I am looking forward to getting to know the children and their parents, and to working with the staff at this exciting time in the school’s development.”

Pictured: Mr Cooper has been appointed the new headteacher of d'Auvergne Primary School.

Joining d’Auvergne after 15 years as headteacher of Springfield, Mr Cooper also extended his thanks to the community of his previous school.

Jerseywoman Lyn Linton is returning to the island to take up the role of headteacher at First Tower School. Having attended Grainville and Hautlieu Schools, Mrs Linton has since worked in various schools in the UK, most recently as headteacher at a school in Hertfordshire.

Pictured: Mrs Linton returns to her native Jersey to become First Tower's new headteacher.

Commenting on her appointment, Mrs Linton said: “I am delighted and honoured to be appointed the new headteacher for First Tower School, and I am very keen to get to know all the pupils, staff and parents. Being the headteacher of a school is a great privilege and I am looking forward to the challenges and rewards that go with it."

Finally, Plat Douet welcomes Phil Walker as their new headteacher. Mr Walker will replace Suzanne Conoops who has been the school’s head for 19 years. 

Pictured: Mr Walker who is joining Plat Douet School as the new head.

Mr Walker said: “I am absolutely delighted and honoured to have been appointed as the fifth headteacher of such a wonderful school. I follow a very successful and inspirational headteacher, and I am determined to carry on and further develop the excellence in education at Plat Douet. 

“I would like to thank Suzanne for her encouragement, constant high expectations for all and for being instrumental in developing my skills to enable me to take up the role and continue the development of Plat Douet School. It is a privilege to do so and I look forward to an exciting future.”

When asked about the three new appointments, Minister for Education, Senator Tracey Vallois commented: “I would like to congratulate the new headteachers and wish them well in their positions. They are joining three great schools and I look forward to working with them as they settle into their new roles. I would also like to thank the three outgoing heads for their years of hard work and dedication to our children.”