DEAR EDITOR - After successfully completing my A-levels at Droitwich Spa High School, I feel I have to respond to some of the undue criticism the school has received during the last month.

Like most schools it has had its fair share of problems, such as staff shortages.

Despite this I was always encouraged in my studies particularly in subjects which I struggled with.

Additionally I have always felt that a member of staff was there to turn to if needed whatever the problem, and the staff were always fully aware of the pressures of schoolwork.

I enjoyed my six years at Droitwich Spa High School.

Ruth Prigg,

by e-mail.