Parent Councillor Election
Dear Parent/Carer
Following my letter of 4th October 2022, the Academy has received 3 nominations for the role of Parent Councillor. An election will now take place. Please find below a link to a a ballot form which must be completed and submitted by 5pm on Friday 11th November 2022.
The total of votes each parent or carer may cast equates to the number of vacancies for parent governors on the governing body. In this election, parents/carers may each cast 1 vote, regardless of the number of children you have in the Academy.
A short message from each person standing for election is given below for your consideration.
Mohamed Azeem Haroon
I am a trained Economist working in higher education for the last 12 years. I am currently employed by the University of the West of England (UWE) as Associate Head of Department (Economics) responsible for over 30 staff and four undergraduate programmes. My teaching profile spans around mathematical methods and forecasting using Econometrics. I have worked in higher education systems in number of different countries outside of the UK such as Australia, Maldives, and Germany. I am also a Fellow of Advanced HE. In addition, I worked for UK A level examination bodies such as Edexcel as an assessment associate.
John Bowman
I live in Hanham and I am a General Manager of two large food manufacturing facilities employing 1,200 people. I have a son who is in Year 8 at HWA and my youngest Son will be joining in September. I’ve been an Academy Council member at a secondary School which is part of a multi academy trust for the last four years and Chair for the last 3
I passionately believe that every child can make a difference and bring pride to our local community and pupils at every academic level can be successful.
Paul Spencer
I am a governor at Christchurch School, and have been for seven years, and a trustee of a charity for four years. I am a Chartered Management Accountant, and currently work as a part-time Examinations Invigilator at a secondary school. I am a member of Bath Elim Church. I currently have two children at the Academy, and I would like them – and all children – to do well. If elected, I would show the same high level of commitment that I show in my current roles, and wish to contribute in some way to the Academy’s continuing success.
If you would prefer a paper copy of this letter and ballot form, please contact the Academy Reception on 0117 440 8900.
Yours sincerely
Mr S O’Callaghan | Academy Principal
