Farewell to head Helen
RETIRING Loreto Preparatory School headteacher Helen Norwood has always been at the heart of the school, first as a pupil and then as a teacher.
A former pupil at Loreto Grammar School, Helen is retiring after five years at the helm of its sister school, Loreto Prep, and 11 years as deputy head.
She said: “I have always felt part of the Loreto family, not only working with the grammar school, but with our Loreto schools in the UK and overseas.
“The Loreto Sisters have played an important role in the success of the school and we have a wonderful relationship with them.
“Throughout the years all the girls have been incredibly special, their families have been very supportive and we operate in a friendly, loving and caring manner to bring out the very best in each another. It’s been a privilege to work here.”
Helen, a mother of three grown up sons, studied French at Manchester University and taught at St Ambrose Preparatory School in Hale Barns before moving to Loreto in 2001.
Loreto Prep’s school roll is now higher than it has been in recent years, there has been extensive refurbishment of buildings and an upgrade of facilities throughout the school.
More teachers have been recruited to reduce class sizes and in November last year Loreto Prep earned an ‘excellent’ rating from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).
Helen said: “I am pleased to have been leading the school during a time of major change in education.”