A new headteacher at a Ramsbottom primary school has given up her summer holiday break to prepare the school for the new term. Anne Washington, 50, will lead St Andrews CofE Primary School in September. Although she does not officially start her new role until September 1, she has been in the school every day over the summer holidays painting, fixing and designing displays making sure the school is in a great condition before term starts.
Chairman of Governors Joshua Mangas said: “We got really positive vibes from her in her interview which is why we hired her, but then what we noticed after we gave her the keys at the beginning of summer, is that she’s been in every single day. “It’s one of the most inspiring things I’ve ever witnessed. “She’s been in every day painting bannisters, fixing holes in the walls, putting up boards and displays and just going around the school fixing things.
” Read more: Plans to create 'college of rugby' set to be debated Mr Mangas added: “Anne has just come in with fresh energy and a can-do attitude and had self-funded a lot of the work. She’s buying the paints and bought cupboards. “For someone who’s supposed to start in September, all the staff have already noticed what she’s been doing and its totally inspired the staff and all the governors.
“She’s got everybody on board because of her proactiveness. “We’re really excited about her starting and we want to now get parents excited about her starting in Septembe.