Robin Richardson is likely to return to the position of chairman of Cedarbridge Academy PTSA tonight after he rescinded his resignation and admitted he had made a mistake.

The Royal Gazette reported in December how Mr. Richardson had withdrawn from the executive after differences of opinion over the way matters at the school were handled. However, after much soul-searching, he said he had decided to revoke his resignation and hoped to go back to his role leading the school's Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) when the executive met tonight.

He said he had been in contact with colleagues on the committee to inform them of his intention to withdraw his resignation, and hoped he could be given a second chance. While he did not want to publicly discuss what the differences of opinion were, he said he believed they were nothing that could not be overcome.

"I realised my personal opinion has to take a back seat when it comes to representing the school," said Mr. Richardson.

"Being the chairman means being part of a good team, and I have to take the criticism I get. I guess things come along in life to challenge us, but they make you more mature. I think that is what has happened here.

"After having some conversations with people that are older than me, I feel wiser. It has been a learning experience for me. It was a mistake on my part to quit, and I would like a second chance. I have a great passion for that job."

Mr. Richardson took over the role as chairman in September of last year after having served for a year as the PTSA's public relations officer. He said among his priorities was getting more parents involved in their children's education, and getting more parents involved in the PTSA.

However, he also supports the school in its efforts to bring out the best in its students.

He added: "It would be very hard for me to sit back and not participate, so rather than walk away from the team, I want to go back and learn how to play the game better. I feel I'm a much bigger person now and better for it. We have to make mistakes in order to improve and to learn. I feel that is what I have done."