As with many priests and those involved in parishes, schools are part of my life which cannot be escaped. More than this I find a great deal of fulfilment from my involvement in several schools within my area. I particularly appreciate how Catholic schools relate to parishes and the important opportunities that this provides. At present I am a governor of two schools and in one of those I am a chair of governors.
Those who are involved in our Catholic schools will only be too aware of the pressure and drive for our schools to convert to academies. Whilst this may present opportunities I am also concerned that much that has been hard won may be lost without careful consideration and planning, particularly in relation to how our schools relate to the local Catholic community.
