I am very pleased to inform you, that after a lengthy and highly competitive interview process, the Governing Board of St Bonaventure’s has appointed Mr Christopher McCormack as the next Headteacher of this school.

Christopher McCormack has been at St Bonaventure’s since September 2003 and over the last 16 years he has dedicated himself completely to the students in the school. He is well known by all in the school community, current students and Old Bonaventurians will testify to his skill, talent and love.

As Christopher is already part of St Bonaventure’s, this will mean that there will be a seamless transition from my tenure as Headteacher to his.  Over the next 5 weeks I will hand over the responsibility of running this great school and this will occur without detriment to staff, students or any of our partners.

In September, he will be ready to lead St Bonaventure’s and the school community will not be unsettled, which is often the outcome of a new Headteacher appointment.

I thank God that I will be able to leave St Bonaventure’s knowing that all is safe and secure under his leadership.

Please keep the school, Christopher and the whole community in your prayers as they enter the next phase in this historical school’s life.

Yours Sincerely,

Paul Halliwell

Departing Headteacher.