County Councillor Bids Farewell to Popular Head Teacher

Head Teacher Jon Baker & County Councillor Matthew Ellis

County Councillor Matthew Ellis helped a village primary school near Tamworth say a fond farewell to its head teacher last week.

A special leaving assembly was held for Jon Baker who has been at Thomas Barnes in Hopwas since 2007.  He has now taken up a new position as head teacher in Wilnecote.

Matthew Ellis, the area’s County Councillor, was invited to speak at Mr Baker’s leaving ceremony, which took place at St Chad’s Church in the village.

Commenting on the event he said, “Jon has been a tremendous head teacher for Thomas Barnes.  He joined when the school was struggling and leaves it five years later in an excellent position.

“The leaving assembly was a real joy but also had plenty of tears from the children who clearly thought the world of Mr Baker.  Special songs and special memories were performed by youngsters as young as five years old and it was a genuine celebration of his time there.

“It really was super and Jon can be very proud of his time there.  The new school are exceptionally fortunate to have such an excellent and passionate man at the helm.  I wish him the best of luck.”