HEADMASTER

MR TYLER

I am fortunate to have become Headmaster of Lucton at an exciting time. A pessimist might point to all of the challenges that the school has had to contend with in recent years, with COVID-19 of course being particularly impactful. Instead, I prefer the optimistic take, which is that we have weathered the storm and are now ready to rise to new heights.

I’m especially optimistic because it’s clear just how much the school has to offer. We have over 300 years of history behind us, we have beautiful countryside all around us, and we have a wonderful community of friendly, interesting and hard-working students. What more could a new Head ask for?

Of course, that question is not entirely rhetorical. I am sure that I could come up with quite a list: new changing rooms, a new gym, our own Astro…I could go on. But the point is that we have a lot to build on, and an exciting journey ahead of us.

We can go a long way with eager students, committed staff and supportive parents – but that’s not to say it’s going to be ‘business as usual’ at Lucton. Far from it. As I write this towards the end of my first term, a lot has already changed.

We have made new senior appointments, especially in the Middle and Senior Schools. We have modernised how we communicate with you, including a new weekly bulletin and more use of social media. We have upgraded a number of elements of our daily practice, including more tutor time and a clearer rewards and sanctions system. We have started to improve the school site, most notably the Hereford Block. And we have had the pleasure of welcoming a number of very nice new students to Lucton.

These changes are just the start of a wholesale effort to review our offering and ensure that we are providing the best possible care in every way. I have said since day one that I want students to be happy here and to achieve – and in that order. If we keep developing and making our provision as good as it can be, then happiness and achievement will follow.

So, with that in mind, there is a lot more to come. I am in the process of formulating our School Development Plan and we are setting our sights high. We want to build on Lucton’s traditions and values, while forging ahead in a bright and modern direction that will make us better than ever before.

I would like to thank the whole Lucton community for their support so far: students, staff, parents, Old Luctonians and Governors. It’s a privilege to be leading the community and moving forward together.

Mr Tyler Headmaster