St David’s College is pleased to announce the appointment of Batool Akmal to the Senior Leadership Team, as Assistant Principal.
Mrs Akmal will oversee safeguarding, well-being, and pastoral care in her new role, reflecting the college’s commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all students.
With 15 years of dedicated service to St David’s College, Mrs. Akmal brings extensive experience and a deep understanding of the college community, and their needs. She began her career at the college as a mathematics teacher and has since held several key positions, including Director of the Honours Programme and Pastoral Director. Last year, she served as the ‘Community Cohesion’ representative on the Senior Leadership Team, demonstrating her commitment to promoting a harmonious and inclusive college culture.
Mrs Akmal is widely recognised for her passion for social and racial equality. Beyond her contributions to the college, she is an active member of the advisory board for Assadaqaat Community Finance, where she participates in community events aimed at supporting marginalised groups. Additionally, she advises on the Women’s Entrepreneurship Programme, empowering women from diverse backgrounds to achieve financial independence.
Commenting on her appointment, Mrs Akmal stated, “In a world that is becoming increasingly complex and challenging, the importance of fostering young people’s emotional and social well-being is only growing.
St David’s College’s pastoral and wellbeing teams add so much value, in nurturing learners’ growth and removing barriers, particularly during the formative years of being 16 to 19 years old.
I am looking forward to this academic year, in this new role, and leading in an environment where all students feel valued, understood, and cared for.”
Principal Geraint Williams expressed his confidence in Mrs Akmal’s leadership, saying, “I am really excited to have Mrs Akmal, in her new position within our institution. I know her commitment to the common good, our preferential option for the poor and developing our community as being one of faith, belonging and understanding, she will be an excellent addition to our senior leadership team”
St David’s College is excited to welcome Mrs Akmal into this senior position and looks forward to the continued positive influence she will have on the college community.
