Families at Heathfield Primary School and Early Years Centre have received a personal message from headteacher Gaenor Hardy as she prepares to leave the Ayr school temporarily.
Hardy shared the message with the school community before her departure and thanked pupils, families and staff for the good-luck messages she had received. Her message reassured families that pupils would continue to receive the same standard of support while she is away.
Message to the school community
Hardy said: As you will know, I will be leaving Heathfield on a temporary basis.
She added: I just wanted to say a big thank you to pupils, families and staff for all the good luck messages.
The headteacher also sought to reassure the school community about learning and care during the temporary change. She said: I know our pupils will continue to have the same quality learning and care as always.
Hardy ended her message with words of encouragement for the pupils and a clear indication that the departure is not permanent, saying: You are all fabulous. This is not goodbye. Just 'see you later'.
What has been confirmed
The report identifies Hardy as headteacher at Heathfield Primary School and Early Years Centre and confirms that she is stepping away from the role on a temporary basis. It does not state how long the departure will last, who will cover the headteacher role or when Hardy is expected to return.
The message was shared with pupils, families and staff ahead of the departure. No further arrangements were provided in the supplied report.