By Press Release
Priory School of Our Lady of Walsingham has a new principal; David EJJ Lloyd, who took up his post on January 9.
Many Islanders know David as he was the deputy head of Ryde School with Upper Chine from 2005 to 2010, having moved there from Warwick School. He has just completed a successful 12 years as head of Solihull School and is delighted to move back to the Island, where he has always retained his family home. He brings to his new post a wealth of experience, knowledge and insight.
Former principal, Edmund Matyjaszek, remains on the leadership team in the role of bursar, and said: “We are delighted that David has returned to the Island to run Priory School at the very point where it is in such high demand from Island and mainland families. It is a privilege to hand over the reins to someone whose experience in independent education is second to none and who has the interest of Island families at heart.”
After one week in post, David commented on “the genuine respect and care pupils and staff have for each other; the strong attitudes to learning and a sense that pupils are not in a great rush to grow up.
“The teamwork and camaraderie across year groups is also obvious. Older pupils look out for the younger ones, and younger pupils aspire to be like their older peers.”
Founded in 1993, Priory School has grown rapidly, becoming the independent school of choice for increasing numbers of Island parents with children aged 4 to 18. Class sizes are small and there is a strong emphasis on knowing individual pupils and their families.
Pictured: David Lloyd and Edmund Matyjaszek with reception and year 1 pupils,