Autumn 2016 Welcome to our latest edition of the ‘Communiqué’ from Archbishop Temple School. A message from the Headteacher Dear Parent/Carer, Houghton, and Lisa McManus to be our events and media officer. This new school year has proved to be every bit as busy as previous years at Archbishop We also wish to extend our congratulations to Temple School. Mrs Smith on the birth of her son, Austin, and Mr Charlton whose partner had a little girl, We’ve been delighted to welcome 157 new Nola, on 17th October. pupils into Year 7 in September. We had an incredible 805 applications for places in Year 7 and over 90 appeals. I am overwhelmed by the confidence this shows in the school by members of our community. The new pupils have settled in very well, and feel like they’ve been part of the Archbishop Temple family for ever. We do wish them five happy and successful years with us. In addition to new pupils we’ve welcomed several new teachers: Ms Victoria Walsh – subject leader for History Ms Kirsten Ryder – ICT and Maths Ms Jessica Cross – Chemistry Ms Katy McKenna – PE and Science On 9th September we welcomed Dr John Ms Debbie Walsh – Food Technology and Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, to the school Textiles to cover Mrs Smith’s maternity and had a lovely cover morning with him. We also have welcomed our new chaplain, Joe The visit focused on Archbishop Temple School, St Vincent’s Road, Fulwood, Preston PR2 8RA Telephone: 01772 717782 Email:
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