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Do You Want to? Much loved headteacher moves on

• Gain a deeper understanding of yourself It was a tearful farewell for Brook Field Primary headteacher Mel Sancto
when she moved on at the end of July to a new post near Cardiff.
and become more confident in coping with
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Mel Sancto with Year 2 and Year 5 children at the end of term
Mel was appointed by former head trained one of them as a teacher.”
Roger Nicholas as a newly qualified When asked what her legacy is for
teacher in 1990 and worked her way Brook Field, Mel said: “I hope I’ve
English, Mathematics and Science
up through the ranks of deputy to created a happy school with children
Fully qualified teachers become head teacher six years ago. that love learning, teachers that don’t
Accelerated GCSE programme Commenting on what it will be like want to stand still, who are always
11+ training and preparation to leave Brook Field Mel, who is only looking to be better, and parents who
Free assessment and first lesson the third headteacher since the school feel welcomed and that they can come
Boost your child’s confidence opened in 1987, said: “I can’t imagine and talk to me.”
not being here, I’ve spent most of my Handing over the headship reins
adult life here so the school is like to her deputy Dan Clark she said:
family to me. “We’ve worked very closely together
NEW
“I’ve seen children I used to teach and I know the Brook Field values
Childcare
vouchers
come through as parents, and even will continue with Dan at the helm.”
accepted

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