New school heads come September

WHEN THE new academic year starts in September, many schools will be greeting a new head.

Principals have been breaking the news to their staff and students that they would be moving on, according to school sources.

The shifts are coming in light of three secondary principals retiring – Jefferson Phillips from Frederick Smith Secondary School, Vere Parris from Combermere and Pauline Benjamin from Springer Memorial – as well as the closure of the Alma Parris Memorial Secondary School.

However, some parents and teachers were only made aware yesterday and the WEEKEND NATION understands not all of them were pleased. (CA)

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