Parent Governors

Simon Halls     

“I am passionate that children and young people in our community get the absolutely best in life. Being a governor has just been a simple way of supporting the school in its challenge and holding it to account to make sure that all students get equal opportunity and the best education and care possible!”

Martin Priest 

I work full time as a parts adviser for a motor factory and I am married to Michelle.  We have two children at Swindon Academy, on the Alton Close site, aged 3 and 8.  

I became a school governor in order to have the chance to put my view across and contribute my time and effort to the school that my children attend.  I care passionately about children's learning, well-being and progress while they are at school and the lessons and support that they receive. 

As a child I was bullied at school and at home and I had very little support from my parents with homework and school issues. I had problems with certain subjects at school and didn't have the help and support that I needed.  As a result I didn't do very well with my final exams and obtained poor exam results in most subjects. 

I would like my children and others to realise that school is very important and that help is there if you ask. It is amazing what you can achieve if you put your heart and soul into learning; resulting in being the “best that you can be” 

Tracey Wiltshire