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Oct 2024
Harrogate school appoints new head and deputy head
A Harrogate independent school has appointed a new leadership team.
Belmont Grosvenor School today announced Sian de Gracia as headteacher and Chris Walker as her deputy.
Ms de Gracia, who was born and grew up in Harrogate, joined Belmont Grosvenor School 12 years ago and has since been head of maths, science and STEM, assistant head and deputy head.
She said:
I am eager to build on our culture of excellence, fostering both academic success and personal growth, ensuring that our students develop into confident, compassionate individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world.
I am excited and honoured to lead this wonderful school community and my commitment is to work closely with staff, pupils and parents to nurture an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential.
The school, which is based in Swarcliffe Hall, in Birstwith, near Harrogate educates children aged from three months to 11 years.
Mr Walker, who lives in Ripon, joined the school last year, having worked at an independent school at Bingley for the previous 10 years.
He said:
I am delighted to be continuing my career at Belmont Grosvenor School in my new role as deputy headteacher. The school's future is very bright and I am thrilled to be able to support Mrs de Gracia in continuing to develop and grow our excellent school.
I am still in awe of the beautiful school building and 20-acres of grounds and proud of the child-centred approach to learning which is offered throughout the school. It is an honour to work alongside such a dedicated, professional and immensely skilled staff team who are driven to serve the school community to the best of their ability.
The school is inviting people to meet its new leadership team at an open day on Thursday, October 10.
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