Our Governors
Minutes of most governing body meetings are available on request from the School Office.
Governors (ID 1284)
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Anne BlayneyFoundation Governor (Chair of Governors)
Anne Blayney
What is your favourite children's book?
The Wind and the Willows by Kenneth Grahame.What super power would you have and why?
To make people laugh because laughter is the best thing!
What would be your last meal?
Roast Chicken with lots of vegetables. -
Kathy SullivanFoundation Governor (Vice Chair of Governors)
Kathy Sullivan
What would be your dream place to live?
Anywhere near the ocean – especially if it has big waves!!
What would you have been if you weren't doing the job you do today?
I studied chemistry so I would probably be working in a lab right now.
What would be your last meal?
Thanksgiving dinner – I grew up in the USA, and that holiday meal is my favourite (like the UK Christmas dinner).
If you could only study one subject at school what would it be and why?
Science – physics, chemistry, biology – it gives us a small glimpse into the awesome mind of God.
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Fr Rudolf LoewensteinFoundation Governor
Fr Rudolf Loewenstein
Favourite children's book: So many to choose from...Busy Busy World by Richard Scarry brings back many fond memories of reading it to my (then) little sister; Five Children and It, by E. Nesbit (actually, any book by E. Nesbit); The turbulent term of Tyke Tyler, by Gene Kemp...the list is endless!
Job, if you weren't a priest:Probably a librarian...although the idea of working in a bakery has always appealed to me.
Super power: The ability to always discern the will of God and carry it out, or the ability to defuse situations and make peace with everyone.
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Catherine CorrFoundation Governor
Catherine Corr
What would be your dream place to live?
I love living in London and finding new and exciting places to visit, but I would love to have a cottage by the sea in North Devon where I could take my cocker spaniel Max for endless walks along the beach.
Sunshine or snowfall?
I love the sunshine because it makes everyone smile and feel happy 😊 .
What is your favourite children's book?
Here are just some of my favourite books which I like to share with my nephews and nieces and can't wait to read to my grandchildren one day!
The Rainbow Fish , Winnie the Pooh ,Fantastic Mr Fox , Krindlekrax and Goodnight Mr Tom .What would be your last meal?
My favourite meal is Sunday Roast and chocolate cake and chocolate custard which reminds me of school dinners at the Rosary when I was a pupil!
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Stella GuardiFoundation Governor
Stella Guardi
What would be your dream place to live?
Definitely a place by the coast where I can see the sea from my windows.Sunshine or snowfall?
I was born in Sicily (Italy) therefore definitely sunshine!What would you have been if you weren't doing the job you do today?
For a while in my life I wanted to be a professional opera singer.
What super power would you have and why?
My super power would be tele transporting myself. I could be in a random part of the world in the morning, and back home for tea in the evening!
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Neil DeelyFoundation Governor
Neil Deely
What would be your dream place to live?
A tree house!
IPads or mini-whiteboards with pens?
Mini-whiteboards for big drawings and long sentences!
What is your favourite place in the school and why?
The early years playground – it is where it all begins.
If you could only study one subject at school what would it be and why?
English – where would we be without the ability to communicate our ideas to each other?
What super power would you have and why?
The ability to do more than two things at once.
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Julie TonerFoundation Governor
Julie Toner
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Sophie KennedyHead Teacher
Sophie Kennedy
IPads or mini-whiteboards with pens?
iPads but of course…
What would you have been if you weren't doing the job you do today?
Working in Advertising
What is your favourite place in the school and why?
Obviously the Year 6 classroom surrounded by my keen learners
What super power would you have and why?
Peace – the ability to wave a magic wand and everybody's inner goodness grows. -
Rebecca OduahParent Governor
Rebecca Oduah
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Natalie FitzgeraldParent Governor
Natalie Fitzgerald
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Alex BollandStaff Governor
Alex Bolland
Dream meal:A three-course meal of Italian food. I could eat it every day! Especially pasta with ragu and lots of parmesan.
Favourite place in school:The playground, especially when the sun is shining. I love chatting to all the children outside, hearing about their day and joining in with games!
Dream place to live:In Cornwall with a beach and sea view. I visit every year and it's so peaceful and restorative.
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James SlaterLocal Authority Governor
James Slater
If you could only learn one subject at school, what would it be and why?
History because I enjoy looking back at what has happened in the past so I can learn lessons for the future to make things better.What is your favourite children's book?
The Jolly Postman – I used to love reading this every night!What would be your last meal?
Definitely fish and chips!Sunshine or snowfall?
Sunshine -
Mandy LongAssociate Member
Mandy Long
If you could only study one subject at school what would it be and why?
Maths Because I love that feeling of when you have a really difficult problem to solve and then suddenly the lightbulb switches on-Great feeling !
Sunshine or snowfall?
Snowfall.I'm definitely a winter baby. I love wrapping up and having cosy days in.
What would you have been if you weren't doing the job you do today?
I always wanted to be a Midwife .
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Anna McGroryAssociate Member
Anna McGrory
What would be your dream place to live?
I absolutely love London – I was born right next door in the Royal Free! I am a North Londoner through and through!What is your favourite place in the school and why?
The Small Hall – especially at Christmas time when the fairy lights are twinkling, the crib is up, the tree is decorated and there are carols playing as everyone comes to school. And the entrance with all our beautiful birds up!
Sunshine or snowfall?
Definitely sunshine! The hotter the better!
