I grew up in Fleet, went away and came back. I loved school and 4 years ago I changed career and qualified as a History Teacher, after being a cover teacher for 6 years and now teach at Court Moor full time.

 My decision to become a teacher was inspired by the teachers and leaders at HJS by watching them in action, giving time and patience to students and seeing the smiles that their work generated.  Both my two children, Ollie and Daisy went through Heatherside (as did I – a longtime ago!) and loved every minute of it.  Whilst my now 20-year-old Ollie was at HJS I joined the governing body, and only gave it up so that I could concentrate on my own education as a trainee teacher.

As a teacher at Court Moor, I mix with ex Heatherside Students every day, each one is polite, attentive and (generally!) excited about education. Having been on the governing body at HJS in the past I felt it was time to give back again. I loved being at school and I believe it really can be the "best days of your life", however great teachers and great school leadership are key to this and being on the governing body can help ensure that all students at HJS get the opportunity to enjoy school with the best teachers and leadership HJS can give.

I would like to bring my knowledge of secondary school to HJS to ensure that students get all the opportunities juniors can give them so that they are prepared for their next educational adventure.

Hi, I’m Michael Thomas and I joined the HJS Governing Body as a Parent Governor in September 2016. I have one son here at Heatherside Juniors.

I have worked within the educational sector as a senior manager delivering PFI Contracts for many years, I felt that becoming a member of the governing body gave me the perfect opportunity to support our already excelling students and teaching teams by sharing my experience and knowledge of delivering and managing successful school estates to HJS.

Joining the teaching staff at Heatherside in 2012 and working here for the past eleven years has been a wonderful experience for me. Children and adults alike are friendly and positive and I feel very lucky to be working with such an enthusiastic group of people.  Having been welcomed so warmly and made to feel a valued part of this successful team has encouraged me to become more involved and to try to improve the pupils’ learning opportunities even further.  I am a great believer in happy children being the best learners but also that life skills and independence for our youngsters are invaluable.  I currently work in year six, but have experience of all year groups, including infants and nursery.  Therefore, I hope to use my hands on experience of our education system to highlight and promote the children’s needs.

I joined Heatherside Junior School as a Learning Support Assistant in 2009. In this role I worked with children across all year groups who needed extra support with their speech, language and communication skills. Having become a full-time class teacher in Year 4 last, I thoroughly enjoyed being part of a wonderful and supportive team. I am now continuing my teaching career in a different Hampshire School but wanted to remain part of Heatherside Junior.  I believe that mutual respect, hard work and kindness result in a positive environment conducive to learning and success. I have an interest in raising young people’s self-esteem and their wellbeing. Happy people achieve great things!

I have been resident of Dinorben Close for almost 10 years (although we have moved to Church Crookham recently) and have many connections with Heatherside. My daughter was a learning support assistant to a special needs child in recent times and my 3 grandchildren have all been or are attending Heatherside.

I retired 2 years ago as a Project Director in the Oil industry after a career of some 40 years all around the world and in my last position was also coaching and mentoring young Ghanaian engineers.I subsequently became a Liveryman for the London Worshipful Company of Coachmakers, who's moto is "An active Livery Investing in Young People" as I have an active interest in the wellbeing and motivation of the young and wanted to motivate and excite the young into a career in Engineering.
 

I am a junior school teacher at Greenfields Junior School, Hartley Wintney and I’ve worked in education for the past 14 years. With this in mind, I have a secure understanding of the education system. I also recognise the challenges that teachers and schools face which I hope will allow me to support with a focus on maintaining excellent outcomes for all pupils.

My eldest son is currently in Year 5 and a daughter in Year 3, with a younger one who will also be attending Heatherside Junior School over the next 8 years. I love being part of the Heatherside community and I firmly believe that the children in our local area deserve excellent educational provision.

Heatherside Juniors is a wonderful school which promotes the best for young people, which I am proud to be a part of.

I became a Parent Governor in November 2018.  I have three children all who have attended Heatherside Junior School, my youngest has now left Year 6.  I am an Accountant by training but work in the communications industry on finance and IT operations and projects.  I felt I should help out at the school that all my children attended and bring some of my time and skills to help HJS improving pupils outcomes and deliver a fantastic environment for students, teachers, staff and parents

I moved to Fleet with my husband, Owen, 25 years ago and my three children have all grown up in Fleet attending local schools.  I am a lifelong learner and look forward to  supporting the school in its efforts to make a difference. Everyone has a talent and a broad range of experiences gives your child the best chance of realising their potential. A former teacher, I now work for a not-for-profit company redesigning processes and implementing digital systems for everyone to access and use to make life easier. I have a passion for the theatre and enjoy the outdoors with my family and dogs.

I am happily married to my lovely wife Angela. We are proud parents of two children: our son, who holds a degree in Politics and contributes to the Ministry of Defence, and our daughter, a Music graduate from the Royal Conservatoire in Birmingham. With a keen eye for fostering innovation and a knack for problem-solving, I am poised to collaborate with the SLT to find creative solutions that elevate the school's overall effectiveness. My experience stems from many years heading up a variety of departments (such as I.T., facilities, H&S, procurement, maintenance, corporate etc.) in a large national UK business.

Hi, I’m Georges Demblon and I joined Heatherside Junior School in September 2006 as the Assistant Headteacher and SENDCo. Prior to that: I worked for 6 years in a large primary school in the London Borough of Hillingdon. In my time here, I have predominantly taught in Years 3 and 4, but have enjoyed covering lessons in 5 and 6 when the need has arisen. My roles at school include Special Educational Needs/Disabilities and Assessment. It is part of my duty as Staff Governor to share information pertaining to SEND and Assessment and lead the Governing Body in this.

I simply love this school and everything it stands for and feel blessed to be part of such a wonderful, professional team. I know that if we get it right here, pupils will gain much from school life and will be prepared for the next step in their learning journey. This will have a positive impact not only on themselves as life-long learners, but also on their families, community and future. I hope my experience and enthusiasm will ensure the holistic development of all children in our school.

I joined the Governing Body, as a Parent Governor in October 2021. I have lived in Fleet for the past nine years and I have two daughters, one in year 6 and one in year 4.  I am a Chartered Accountant with over ten years’ experience, initially in practice and subsequently in a FTSE 100 listed company.  I am currently taking a career break to raise my young family. Providing a parent’s viewpoint, I look forward to being both challenging and supportive of Heatherside Juniors, to help ensure that every child achieves their full potential.

I work as an engineering manager in the Space industry. I have one child at Heatherside Junior school and one who left to move to secondary school in 2023. I became a parent governor in 2020.

I am enjoying representing the Heatherside parents and supporting the school which has had such positive impact on my children and our local community.