On Thursday 18 September, eight newly appointed Headteachers of Church schools across the diocese, were welcomed by Alex Tear, Diocesan Director of Education and members of the Education team for their induction day.
As part of the induction day, the headteachers reflected on their vision for their Church school and the different areas which contribute to developing the Christian character of their schools.
This included sessions on Religious Education, Collective Worship and Spirituality and further aspects including support for school effectiveness and developing partnerships between schools and churches.
Canon Alex Tear, Diocesan Director of Education said:
"It was wonderful to welcome our new cohort of headteachers to Church House and spend some time getting to know them as part of their induction day. The Education team provide support and advice to 81 Church schools across the diocese and the induction day is a key part of that support."
"Church schools are a core part of our Diocesan mission and commitment to serve children and young people and grow younger. The headteachers of our Church schools are a key part of helping us to achieve that mission and serving our local communities and parishes."
Photo Left to right: Alice Early, Deputy Director of Education, Sam Clark, Headteacher of Cranleigh CE Primary School, Carolyn Lidington, Acting Headteacher, Crookham CE Infants, Tom Dell, Executive Headteacher of Clandon CE Primary and Shere CE Infant School, Mark Wiselka, Interim Headteacher, Ewhurst CE Primary School, Oliver May, Acting Headteacher Esher Church School, Charlotte Finckhen, Rebecca Morgan, Headteacher All Saints CE Infant, Tilford and Canon Alex Tear, Diocesan Director of Education