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On Sunday 8 November, Fr Ian Vane celebrated the Mass of Induction for Lize Claassen (pictured second from right), newly appointed Head at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Dorking.

Family, friends, governors, colleagues and the diocesan Education Service joined parishioners at St Joseph's Catholic Parish Dorking, along with many pupils, who participated in the Mass by reading and singing "My Lighthouse" after Communion.

The Parents' Association provided a lovely reception in the parish hall afterwards and Lize spoke of her gratitude for all who had supported and mentored her throughout her time in Catholic education, many of whom were in the congregation to wish her well, and of her gratitude to have been appointed as Headteacher of this wonderful school.