New principal behind desk at Shimna College

New principal behind desk at Shimna College

17 November 2021

SHIMNA Integrated College’s new principal, Steve Pagan, took up his post on Monday.

He is the the Newcastle school’s second principal following the departure of founding principal Kevin Lambe at the end of the last school year.

Welcoming him to the role, board of governors chairwoman Denise Medea said: “We are so pleased to welcome Steve to Shimna and very much look forward to working with him. Steve brings to the role extensive experience and a real commitment to the ethos of integrated education.

“This is a fresh and exciting time for the college with the prospect of a new building and the continued delivery of a high level, holistic learning experience for all our students.”

Mr Pagan previously worked as deputy head at Ballakermeen High School on the Isle of Man and deputy head at Cheadle Hulme School and Head of History and Politics at Kingswood School in Bath.

Speaking about his new position, Mr Pagan said he was delighted to be joining Shimna as principal.

“What marks Shimna out is our integrated ethos, driven by our steadfast belief in equality and the intrinsic value of different cultures. The determination to educate together young people from different faiths and backgrounds continues to be so relevant and so crucial,” he said.

Mr Pagan said he looked forward to working with his colleagues, the wider Shimna family and the local community to ensure “we provide our students with an outstanding education.”

He continued: “We always aim to give each and every one of them the best possible start in life, where they can gain academic achievement and develop their character.

“It’s an honour to follow in the footsteps of the college’s founding principal, Kevin Lambe, and I am grateful for the legacy he has bequeathed.

“With the prospect of a new school building on the horizon, these are exciting times for the college. I very much look forward to continuing to promote a vision of a better future for all.”

Mr Pagan lives locally with his wife and three young daughters.