Mr B. Core
Chair of Governors
Curriculum Area: Physical Education
Governor of Class: 2W
"I was born in Manchester, the same year Winston Churchill resigned as Prime Minister. I was educated at St Pius X RC Secondary School, in Rusholme. I started work for Manchester City Council the same year Mark Spitz won seven gold medals at the Munich Olympics. I obtained an Honours degree in Public Administration the same year British scientists discovered an opening in the Earth’s ozone layer. In my current job I am responsible for the delivery of all new primary school buildings. I was Lead Education Officer in the delivery of Temple Primary School. I live in Heaton Moor, Stockport and am married with two daughters. My interests include reading (mostly science fiction/fantasy), walking (often in Lake District or North Yorkshire), cycling (usually along River Tame in Reddish Vale and River Mersey) and chess (usually playing games against my home computer which I always win by using the “take back move” button)."
Mrs Sue Porter
Governor
Curriculum Area:
Governor of Class:
"I moved to Manchester in 2009 and having enjoyed working as a Governor with two schools in my home-time I applied to the Local Authority and was selected to be a Governor at Temple. I have two grown-up sons; one serving in the armed forces and the other studying history at the University of Manchester and I became actively involved in education and schools almost 20 years ago when my elder son started in reception. Since then I have worked in a variety of schools from Foundation Stage through to Y11 and currently I work in the Teaching Agency, part of the Department for Education, based in Piccadilly, Manchester. I am passionately interested in how schools work as learning organisations and am delighted to find that everyone at Temple is committed to learning."
Mrs Rather
Parent Governor
Curriculum Area: Maths
Governor of Class: 1P
"My name is Mrs Rather and I am a parent Governor at Temple Primary School. As an ex-pupil of this school, I feel privileged to have my two children attend the school too. Having graduated from The University of Manchester I have a strong belief that all children should be given the best academic start in order to progress, as today’s children are tomorrow’s future. I have a good sense of humour and enjoy many things of which some include walking, watching sports, shopping and talking! I am a confident, fun and approachable person and I enjoy meeting new people and love making new friends."
Ms P. Muir
Associate Governor
Curriculum Area: Special Educational Needs
Governor of Class: Nursery
"I had a brilliant five years teaching at Temple Primary School and I am now working in a place called Rochdale, helping children who find school difficult. When I’m not in schools, I do a lot of outdoor activities like running, hiking and camping. I also love going on holidays, riding my bike and eating chocolate!"
Ms S. Teale
Associate Governor
Curriculum Area: Religious Education
Governor of Class: 2A
"I have worked at Temple since 2001 as a Teaching Assistant in Upper Key Stage 2. I really enjoy working with you all at Temple. I have two children – one in high school and one in college. I enjoy reading and I have completed a Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning."
Ms J. Kelly
Associate Governor
Curriculum Area: Modern Foreign Languages
Governor of Class: Part-time Nursery
"I have worked at Temple for 20 years now. I am a Learning Mentor and I work with children with emotional or behaviour difficulties. I also run lots of the school sports teams, as well as a very successful boys-only reading “Spy” club. My hobbies are football and playing in the park with my dog Precious."
Mrs F. Irshad
Parent Governor
Curriculum Area: Information Technology
Governor of Class: 5B
"I am a mother of two children, one of whom is in Year 2. I believe children deserve the best possible education which will equip them for life. I have worked with children before and find it thoroughly enjoyable."
Mrs S. Hussain
Parent Governor
Curriculum Area: Geography
Governor of Class: 5S
"I am a new member of the governing body of Temple Primary. My two children are both studying at primary school which is why I decided to become a governor. I enjoy reading and writing. I am looking forward to working with all the governors, to ensure that Temple Primary remains an outstanding school."
Mrs S. Parveen
Associate Governor
Curriculum Area: Design Technology
Governor of Class: Reception B
"I am Anisa, Hafsa and Tayyub’s mother and I am a Parent Governor at Temple Primary. Lots of children and parents know me very well. With my qualifications and achievements, I want to give the best and brightest future to all children. Education makes us aware of all the wonderful things in life and I want every child to be blessed with this special gift. Children are our future, so we should aim for a bright and successful future. In my spare time, I enjoy lots of activities such as art, writing, teaching and meeting friends. I am a friendly person and I respect everybody’s opinion. I love working with children and am proud to say that all the children I have worked with during my life, have become successful. They respect me and appreciate my work, which makes me very happy."
Mr I. Kane
Community Governor
Curriculum Area: Science
Governor of Class: 4W
"I am a retired teacher but there is no rest because my two grandchildren live with me. One is in Year 4, the other is at secondary school. I find their homework difficult, particularly their Maths. I like walking in the hills and gardening, and I have a season ticket for Manchester United. Naturally I drive a bright red car. I like coming to Temple because it is so bright and colourful. I was a governor at the old school so I find the new one terrific!"
Mr M. Pagel
LEA Governor
Curriculum Area: History
Governor of Class: 3K
"I have been a governor at Temple for over ten years. The thing I like most about being involved with the school is the happy and friendly nature of the pupils and teachers. I have been a councillor representing Cheetham for 17 years and also work as a regeneration consultant and an adviser to government on issues facing disabled people. I love to travel and usually go on holiday to either Spain or Portugal. I have previously worked in South Africa and the USA and have visited Central and South Americas. In the next couple of years I hope to visit Pakistan, India and Bangladesh."
Professor A. Campbell
Community Governor
Curriculum Area: English
Governor of Class: 1J
"Professor Campbell works at Liverpool Hope University where she is involved in educating new and experienced teachers. She is interested in how teachers develop their teaching skills and knowledge and in how children learn in classrooms and schools. She enjoys being a governor at Temple Primary School because it allows her to support pupils and staff. She occasionally likes to write about the school and its staff and pupils for books she publishes. She is very grateful for the help she gets from everyone in school. In addition, she likes the friendly, fun atmosphere at Temple and thinks the motto of All Different, All Equal is just right for the school."
Mrs N. Parvez
Parent Governor
Curriculum Area: Music
Governor of Class: 4M
"My name is Nighat. I’m a parent governor at the school. I have two children, the oldest of which is Zoha and is a pupil at Temple Primary. I hold a postgraduate diploma and LLB (Hons) in Law. My previous work experience has been in Further Education Colleges teaching ESOL. Currently I’m working as a part time advice worker and am also on the Sure Start Parent’s Advisory Committee. I feel it is important to have good links within the communities and school where our children are growing up."
Mrs L. Ashton
Staff Governor
Curriculum Area: PHSE/LAC
Governor of Class: 3G
"I have been a governor at Temple for several years now representing non-teachers. I love working at the school and really enjoy my job. I have a husband and have three delightful children of which I am very proud. I enjoy reading and going to the gym."
Miss K. Wood
Staff Governor
Curriculum Area: ESD
Governor of Class: 6F
"I’m Miss Wood, one of the Year 2 teachers at Temple Primary School. I love working with all the staff and children at school, they are all so friendly. As well as teaching Year 2 I am also the PE co-ordinator, this means I get to take lots of children to competitions and run sports events and competitions in school, which is one of my favourite things to do. In my spare time I enjoy playing a variety of sports, particularly football. I play every Sunday for a ladies football team called Denton Town Ladies FC."
Mrs R. D'Ardis
Staff Governor
Curriculum Area: Community Cohesion
Governor of Class: 6M
"I am a teacher at Temple and I work in the Nursery. My favourite lesson is music and I enjoy teaching singing to all the children and teachers. When I’m not in school I enjoy going on holiday and spending time with my family. I have a young son called Jack who keeps me very busy!"
Mrs R. Hussain
Parent Governor
Curriculum Area: ECM
Governor of Class: Reception F
"I am a Parent Governor at Temple Primary. I have 3 children, of which 2 attend this school. Maria is in Year 2 and Sabrina is in Reception. I myself was a pupil at Temple Primary over 24 years ago and have lived in the local community all my life. This is why I believe it is important to have a strong link between the local community and the school. I look forward to being part of a school which is going from strength to strength."
Mr A. Khan
LEA Governor
Curriculum Area: Art
Governor of Class: Nursery
"I was elected to Manchester City Council in 2000, representing the Cheetham ward. I have also previously served as Assistant Executive member for Finance and Personnel, lead member for Race Equality, and as a member of Manchester Local Strategic Partnership Board. I was also a non-executive director of Manchester Primary Care Trust and a member of a Home Office task group set up after the 2005 London bombings, to look at the challenges Britain faces from extremism. From 2000 to 2004, I acted as an adviser to the Department of Trade and Industry on small businesses.
I have been a member of the University Of Manchester Board Of Governors since 2007, and a governor of Temple School since 2001. In 2005, I became Manchester's youngest, and first Asian, Lord Mayor and was awarded 'Mayor of the Year' by the Co-operative Bank.
In 2008, I was awarded a CBE for services to community and interfaith relations and to local government.
I then became Executive Member for Children’s Services in May 2011."
Ms L. Nichols
Clerk to Governors