Blog by Tag: Governors

Hi all,

I would like to introduce myself.  I am Amy Blundell, vice chair of governors and nominated governor for child protection and safeguarding. 

Within my role as vice chair, as well as attending the Informal and Formal governing body meetings, I am also on the following…

I was invited into school on Friday 22nd April 2022, along with a Jewish faith leader to join staff and pupils celebrating the Jewish festival of Passover. 

Passover is a major Jewish holiday that celebrates the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.  I thoroughly enjoyed joining…

We had a very special visitor on Friday! Amy Troner attended school as a Jewish faith leader and delivered multiple engaging workshops for our pupils. Amy was accompanied by Mr. Maher (school governor) for the morning sessions. Amy shared her main beliefs and explained all about Jewish festivals,…

Governor Blog - Sara Hudson-Walsh

In October this year (2021) it will be four years since I became a co-opted governor at Astley Park School. I have a 16 year old autistic son who has a learning disability, who came to APS in year 6 from a mainstream school. As well meaning as the mainstream…

Thank-you to everyone who joined in with our virtual Macmillan Coffee Morning, it was a great success and everyone had a fantastic time. All classes took park and completed some brilliant activities within class, including holding a Teams meeting with parents and carers so they could join in from…