Welcome Message from our Executive Headteacher

It is with great pride that I have been appointed as the Executive Headteacher of this wonderful school community. From my very first days here, I have been overwhelmed by the warmth of the welcome I have received – from our amazing children, our dedicated and talented staff and our incredibly supportive parents, all of whom embody our school values at the heart of our mission.

Every day I see the fantastic work that goes on in our classrooms. Our committed team of staff provide a rich and inspiring curriculum, rooted in our Catholic faith, ensuring that every child has access to exciting opportunities that help them to flourish both academically and spiritually, as well as personally.

I bring to this role over five and a half years of experience as a Catholic Headteacher in Lancashire, as well as the privilege of having spent a year working abroad in Qatar. I am excited to use this experience to support and build upon the strong foundations already in place and to help lead the next stage of our school’s journey. We have ambitious plans for the future and I am looking forward to working with our whole school community, parish, Trust and Diocese to achieve them.

We do currently have school places available, and I would be delighted to welcome new and prospective families to visit and experience our school for themselves. Our Catholic faith is at the heart of all we do, but we are proud to be a community that embraces and values families of all faiths and of none. Please contact the school office to arrange a personal tour – I would love the opportunity to show you what makes our school such a special and welcoming place.

Mr Patrick Kennedy FCCT NPQH
Executive Headteacher
Catholic Schools of the Waveney Valley
St. Benet’s, Beccles and St. Edmund’s, Bungay