Congratulations to our Strategic Executive Lead on your upcoming Retirement!
We would like to congratulate and send our heartfelt gratitude to Tony Bishop, who will be retiring this Summer from his role of Strategic Executive Lead with Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Academies Trust.
Mr Bishop worked as Executive Principal of the Bedford Catholic Schools before taking up the position of the Strategic Executive Lead for the OLICAT Schools in February 2020.
Under Mr Bishop's leadership, the Trust has grown in strength to a family of 12 Catholic schools across Bedford and Northamptonshire.
Mr Bishop has been an inspiring leader for our community of schools. His commitment, faith and vision have had a lasting impact across the Trust. He will be greatly missed by staff and students alike.
Mr Bishop was presented with a special work of art, complete with testimonials from leaders across the Trust.
"Kind, compassionate, humble and brilliant! OLICAT is what it is, because of your guidance and care"
You've led with warmth and wisdom, always knowing when to step in and when to step back, and that's a rare gift"
'With integrity, kindness and unwavering optimism, you have led us through challenges and triumphs alike - a servant leader in the truest sense"
Thank you so much for all you have done to lead, support and inspire our OLICAT Schools community. We all wish you a very happy (and relaxing!) retirement.