THE ACTING PRINCIPAL of Ormiston Park Academy and Thurrock Council have both paid tribute to head, Tess Walker who is stepping down.
For the immediate future the Academy will continue to be led by Co-Principal Mr Huw Derrick, who now adopts the full role of Acting Principal.
The academy will be holding an event to recognise Mrs Walker’s contribution and retirement at Christmas.
Acting Principal Mr Huw Derrick said: “We would like to offer a big thank you and farewell to Tess as she embarks on this exciting new challenge.
‘She has led the transformation of the Aveley School to Ormiston Park Academy and has overseen our fantastic new build, which will provide an outstanding facility for our students.”
Carmel Littleton, director of children’s services at Thurrock Council, added: “I would like to thank Tess for her years of tireless service in Thurrock and for overseeing the magnificent new academy building.”
