New head teacher for Thurso High School

The Highland Council has appointed Mr Ken Murphy, to the post of Head Teacher of the 804-pupil Thurso High School.

Mr Murphy, who has been the Acting Head Teacher since August of this year, succeeds Dr Fiona Grant, who has reverted to a teaching post at the school.

Mr Murphy has an in-depth knowledge of the school and its community, having taught and managed at the school since September, 1986.

He said: “I am honoured and delighted to be appointed as Thurso High School’s Head Teacher. Thurso is a highly successful school and it will be a privilege to build on its achievements and lead the school onward through the next stage of its development. I am very much looking forward to working closely with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community in the coming months and years.”