Head teacher Deborah Barrett is welcomed to Hatch Beauchamp by George Downie, chairman of the governors, Jeremy Browne and John Williams
DEBORAH Barrett was welcomed as the new head teacher at Hatch Beauchamp Primary School at a service in the parish church.
David Williams, the school’s diocesan adviser, gave the homily and presented Mrs Barrett with a book of prayers.
Other guests included Taunton MP Jeremy Browne, who read the lesson, and Taunton Deane councillor John Williams.
Pupils also took part – Key Stage 2 children recited specially-written poems and the school prayer, and reception and Key Stage 2 pupils sang ‘Thank You God for This New Day’.
The service was led by the Rev Jean Price and included a welcome for Vicki Price, the new Key Stage 1 senior teacher, who also joined the school in September.
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