Welcome back to a new school year. I hope you all had a lovely summer, and are ready for the new year. We would also like to welcome a number of new staff to school: Miss Valentine in Reception, Miss Bohuslaw in Year 2, Mr Wood in Year 3, Miss Sharma in Year 5, and Mrs Cassell in Year 6, as well as to welcome back Mr Rigg, our Acting Deputy Headteacher. I am sure you will join me in welcoming them to Marland Hill. As ever, the leadership team continues with their open door policy, so if you have anything you wish to discuss, please call into the office to arrange a time to come in.