Blanchelande head is to retire

AFTER 34 years at Blanchelande College, retiring Principal Lesley Le Page, pictured, will leave with many fond memories.

She spent 13 years as principal after joining as a teacher in 1977. Mrs Le Page said she would greatly miss the school, its pupils and staff alike.

'It's been a big part of my life for a long time,' she said. 'I'm very lucky to have spent my working life here.

'It's such a rewarding job working with young people, helping them achieve and hopefully launching them to a successful future.'

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