Ruth Wilkes, Federation Principal, is retiring after a decade of dedicated leadership at Castle Newnham School and an impressive 35 years in education.
Ruth’s career began as a French Teacher which led her to many leadership and advisory roles within the education sector across the country.
Tom Barwood, Chair of the Governors said: “Ruth’s impact on Castle Newnham cannot be overstated,
“Her vision and unwavering dedication have propelled the school to new heights.
“From the early days of federation between the two previous schools Castle Lower and Newnham Middle to fostering a strong sense of community and togetherness, Ruth leaves an indelible mark on the families, staff and pupils.”
“It has been an absolute privilege to lead Castle Newnham for the past decade,” said Ruth.
“I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together as a school community. The dedication of our staff, the enthusiasm of our pupils, and the unwavering support and warmth of our families have been the recipe of our success.”
While Ruth’s retirement marks the end of an era, it also heralds an exciting next chapter for Castle Newnham as the school formally joins the Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) in September.
The school will be jointly led by current Headteachers’ Kat Edwards and Sara Levesley.
