Matt Simeon is the new principal at Pillans Point Primary after enjoying his official welcome to the school today.

He is the eighth principal for the school and comes to the role from Mount Primary School, where he was the deputy principal.

The new Pillans Point Primary School principal playing guitar during a song at his official welcome to the school.

'I am very excited to take up this position.

'But it's also with sadness that I leave behind the Mount Primary School community.”

He says without the support of the family, friends and the Mount Primary School community, he wouldn't be where he is today.

Students from Pillans Point Primary welcomed their new leader with an official powhiri at the school's hall and were joined by school staff and parents.

Matt thanked his parents and in-laws and his wife and two kids for coming to the welcoming.

'I look forward to driving the Pillans Point Primary School bus and getting to know the beautiful faces in the school.”