Message from Mrs Janey Foster

After twelve happy years at Chigwell, I am leaving to take up the role of Assistant Head Pastoral at St Francis College. Chigwell students are a special bunch, and I will miss their talent, diligence, and positive attitude.

It has been a pleasure working in the drama centre and I will miss my colleagues in the drama department. It has been wonderful to watch pupils perform in productions across each key stage, from large scale Junior School plays to challenging A level texts. Miss Bella Cavicchi is a fantastic addition to the drama department, and I wish her all the best as my successor.

The house system at Chigwell is integral to the Senior School and being Housemistress of Penn’s has been such a joy. Penn’s pupils have a strong house identity and competitive spirit: from everything to house chess to house music, Penn’s pupils continue to show up for their house. I have been lucky to work with a superb team of tutors and I know Penn’s will go from strength to strength with Mr Graham Sexton as Housemaster.

I leave Chigwell with many happy memories. It is bittersweet to say farewell, but I’m excited for the new opportunities and experiences that await me!