Nwicker60
14-Nov-13, 22:09
Pledges to lead school through next stage of development
The Highland Council has appointed Mr Ken Murphy, to the post of head teacher of the 804-pupil Thurso High School.
Mr Murphy, who has been the acting head since August of this year, succeeds Dr Fiona Grant, who has reverted to a teaching post at the school.
Mr Murphy has an in-depth knowledge of the school and its community, having taught and managed at the school since September, 1986.
He said: "I am honoured and delighted to be appointed as Thurso High School’s head teacher. Thurso is a highly successful school and it will be a privilege to build on its achievements and lead the school onward through the next stage of its development. I am very much looking forward to working closely with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community in the coming months."
The Highland Council has appointed Mr Ken Murphy, to the post of head teacher of the 804-pupil Thurso High School.
Mr Murphy, who has been the acting head since August of this year, succeeds Dr Fiona Grant, who has reverted to a teaching post at the school.
Mr Murphy has an in-depth knowledge of the school and its community, having taught and managed at the school since September, 1986.
He said: "I am honoured and delighted to be appointed as Thurso High School’s head teacher. Thurso is a highly successful school and it will be a privilege to build on its achievements and lead the school onward through the next stage of its development. I am very much looking forward to working closely with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community in the coming months."