DUNBURY ASEC GOVERNOR PROFILES

Trust Governor – Tracey Hughes (CHAIR)

I became a governor because I wished to support Dunbury Academy in its ambitious goals for its children.

The school aims to give children the tools to access knowledge and reasoning throughout their lives, and to support each and every child to be the best they can be.  It seeks to enable its children to be resilient, curious, respectful, and kind, and to empower them to be people who exceed their own expectations.

I feel privileged and proud to be part of a school which, every single day helps children to access the transformative power of education.

Trust Governor – Gareth Firth (VICE)

I was fortunate to have a good state school and university education and that enabled me to follow a career as a civil engineer. I have lived in Winterborne Stickland for 15 years and I believe that it is important for our community that our children have access to a good education.

Primary education is particularly important since it’s this which provides children with all the fundamental skills and motivations that are vital to their subsequent education and adult life.  I have experience of training and developing people from my working life, and for many years I have helped to fund a large primary school in Uganda.  I have a particular interest in maths, science and technology education and I believe that is where many of the most interesting job opportunities will be in 20 years’ time.

Parent Governor – Beth Young

I was elected as parent governor in January 2019. In 2018 we relocated from London to Winterborne Stickland, where both our daughter and son joined Dunbury Academy. We have a third child whom we expect to attend the Dunbury Academy, so we have many more years to come of Dunbury life.

My desire to be part of Dunbury’s Governing Body derives from a genuine interest in school improvement at all levels and a deep-rooted belief in the importance of education for all. 

Prior to our move to Dorset, I had spent 20 years in the Financial Services Industry, where I was a Sales and Relationship Manager.

In the time we have been part of the Dunbury family, we have been made to feel very welcome and I have every confidence that the school will go from strength to strength and continue on its path to excellence under the leadership of Mrs Doswell and her team.

I believe the role of a governing board is to support the Head and staff in providing a learning environment that meets the needs of all pupils, which includes constructive challenge when appropriate. I hope I can bring some new perspectives to the work of the Board and the school, as we strive to deliver our vision and values.​

 Foundation Governor - Revd Lewis Pearson

As the Parish Priest of 6 local villages, I hope as a governor I am able to support and encourage the unpinning Christian ethos of Dunbury, building connections between school and local communities. I see being a governor as a wider extension of my pastoral support by looking out for pupils and staff alike. I take collective worship regularly and enjoy engaging with school through this.