New head for Thurso High

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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."