The White Horse Federation, a Multi Academy Trust with over 30 schools in the South West of England, has announced news that Mrs Bryony Bardwell has been appointed as the new Principal at Drove Primary School.
The appointment follows the departure of Dr Nick Capstick OBE.
Mrs Bardwell has been a member of staff at Drove Primary School for ten Years. Starting as a trainee teacher she rapidly worked her way up Drove’s ranks, eventually being appointed as Assistant principal.
Now appointed as the school’s principal, Bryony Bardwell plans to improve the school by focusing on inclusivity in their teaching curriculum: “During my first year at Drove my ambition is to ensure that it is a school where the Senior Leadership Team, Teachers and support staff work together to ensure we are inclusive for all” she said.
She also hopes to continue Drove’s key principle of offering their pupils a wide variety of learning experiences: “The children will have a range of experiences to support their learning and have memorable experiences to excite them in their learning and to encourage them to reach their full potential.”
Asked what the most important values were for her as an educator, she said: “Respect, especially in a school like Drove where we have so many different cultures, religions, languages and backgrounds all under one roof. Patience, perseverance, dignity for all, and trust.”
Executive Director of The White Horse Federation, Simon Cowley said, “Bryony has been a crucial member of the team at Drove during a very successful period for the school, and she is passionate about helping the school continue to provide an exceptional standard of education to its pupils.”
“She really has Drove Primary School in her heart!”
