A new member. A Catholic school teacher.

[Mr. Moncrieff]

I handed my letter in this morning. The headteacher came to see me before I left this evening and spoke quite candidly with me. The dialogue was generally quite constructive and he was appreciative that beliefs will develop. He was adamant that I should take part in sessions to reconcile myself with the church, but I politely refused and asked him not to further pursue that line.

He was less than satisfied with this, rather insistent that it was simply a phase I was going through and that I could find a middle ground. He was very supportive, insomuch as he made it plainly clear that he wanted to retain my employment status within the school and considered me a vital part of the staff.

However, he was noncommittal as to whether this would be the case should I refuse to attend the classes - I rather supposed it would not be the case, judging by his rhetoric and so I made that known.

He nodded in reply.

So basically, I attempt to reconcile myself with the church or my employment will be rather tenuous. I have informed him that I am seeking employment in a secular school and that I will uphold whatever duties he would demand with integrity and respect in the meantime. I am true to my word.

In summary, it looks as though I am moving on and going out with somewhat of a whimper. It is only a matter of time before colleagues become aware and start asking questions, but I have respectfully requested that this should not be a matter of public knowledge.

It remains to be seen if that will be respected.

I am rather crestfallen, to be frank.