Headteacher at Padiham Green Primary School Mark Dixon retires after 17 years at the helm

By Sue Plunkett
Published 27th Jul 2023, 10:00 BST
Updated 29th Jul 2023, 10:43 BST
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A popular headteacher says he is leaving “a very special place” following his retirement 17 years after taking the reins.

Mark Dixon said his ‘goodbyes’ to pupils and staff past and present at Padiham Green C of E Primary School this week, calling time on a 35-year teaching career.

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Mr Dixon said: “I feel incredibly humbled. We always say 'act with a kind heart and love one another' here at Padiham Green and that's exactly what I feel everyone has been doing with me as I retire from PG today.“This is a wonderful place with wonderful people and I will never forget these 17 years with my Padiham Green school family.“My thanks to everyone for everything you do for our children. This is a very special place.”