Marston Green head retiring after 20 years

FOND FAREWELL: Headteacher Mary
Parfitt with the parish council's Frank Bunce

MARY Parfitt, headteacher of Marston Green Infant Academy, is retiring after 20 years at the school.
Last month, Bickenhill and Marston Green Parish Council visited to make a special presentation to Ms Parfitt, in recognition of her service to the local community.
Frank Bunce, the parish council's chairman, said: "Over the last 20 years more than 2000 local children have started their school life at the infant school.
"Mary has made the infant academy a very special place for local children to start their academic career and she will be leaving a legacy for many years to come."
A number of villagers, including several former pupils, have paid tribute to the popular headteacher on social media.
Donna Ward-Reynolds wrote: "She will be missed by many and the next head has a lot to live up to."