CHANGES IN LEADERSHIP
Exciting developments at Cameron Vale in Chelsea New Headmistress Mrs. Alison Melrose appointed It is a very exciting time for Cameron Vale School, Chelsea. Fresh faces for the spring include Mrs. Alison Melrose, who is being welcomed as the new Headmistress. With over 25 years of experience working in London schools, this is Mrs. Melrose’s third headship and she could not be happier: “Being part of the school community is so important to me, and Cameron Vale is such a fabulous school, a home away from home, just off the King’s Road with a hugely nurturing and caring staff.” The small class sizes (a maximum of sixteen students per class) ensure that teaching is tailored to meet the children’s needs - you can tangibly feel the progress, self-confidence and 1 0 | EDUCATION CHOICES MAGAZINE | S P R I N G 2 02 3
development of the children’s learning. Whilst the school might be small, tucked away in a beautiful building near The Bluebird, its offer is mighty. Just this last week, there were geysers in the garden for a science experiment, a visiting artist, a walk to see the new exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery, an intra-schools debating competition and a whole host more. Being a local school is very important to Cameron Vale: children mostly walk or scoot to school, and there is a very active Friends of Cameron Vale PTA with regular school and social events. Cameron Vale is a true partnership between home and school to ensure that all learners flourish and grow. The old adage of “curiosity killed the cat” originated in 1598 in a play written by Ben Johnson and adapted by William Shakespeare. ‘Be curious’ is one of the five school values along with creativity, critical thinking, collaboration
