Rangiora High School Principal To Challenge Dismissal

The following is a statement from Peggy Burrows (Principal of Rangiora High School) following the receipt of a letter today informing her that she has been dismissed, effective immediately.

“I have been today advised of my dismissal, a decision I will be challenging.

This decision today remains very disappointing after more than a year of a Commissioner investigating Ministry of Education allegations which from the outset were not and are still not clear, and certainly not resolved.

After 13 years as Principal of Rangiora High School, I remain immensely proud of the students who have always been the absolute focus of my work as a Principal and an educator.  I have worked hard, professionally and ethically for my school and community over that time.

Following more than a year of being “gagged” from speaking to the media, I have drafted this brief statement to communicate how I feel and indicate my intentions from this point forward.

There won’t be any further comment at this stage.