Meet our Governors

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Chair of Governors - Thomas Athayde - can be contacted via: St Paul's C of E Primary School, Orchard Road, Chessington, KT9 1AJ. 

• Thomas Athayde
  Foundation Governor (Parish Church Council) 15/05/20 - 14/05/28
  Thomas Athayde

  Since 1984, when I graduated, I have worked in Construction both as a contractor and design consultant. The projects have been both in the UK and overseas including Highways, water and Waste treatment plants, airports, sea defence, rail and bridges. I am very passionate about construction particularly how we can improve it both in terms of health (physical and mental) and the impact on the environment so I also deliver behavioural safety training and undertake environmental audits. In my spare time I go to the gym, cycle and support my school Old Boys' Rugby Club. I am a true sports supporter but also love going to musicals, the theatre and cinema and listening to all types of music. Most importantly though is spending time with partner and family.

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• Mrs Emily Evans
  Headteacher & Ex-Officio Governor
  Mrs Emily Evans

  I have worked alongside the governing board since joining St Paul's C of E Primary School in January 2016 (as Deputy Head Teacher). I attend each of the committee meetings and address questions that the governors have about the information being shared at these. I have particularly come to value the close professional relationship that I have developed with the board while transitioning into my new role as Head Teacher (September 2019). I often seek their thoughts and opinions, drawing on their range of skills and experiences.

  When I am not at work, I enjoy going to the theatre, reading and spending time with my husband and two young daughters.

• Mrs Sharon Griffin
  Deputy Headteacher & Associate Member
  Mrs Sharon Griffin

  I have been at St Paul's since 2007. St Paul's is a very special school serving a very close community. I have held a number of roles at St Paul's including Deputy Headteacher and SEND lead, as well as being responsible for religious education and health and well-being. In my time at St Paul's, I have been both an associate member, as the Deputy Head, and a school governor representing the teaching staff on the governing body. Â I currently attend each of the committee meetings alongside the Headteacher. Â I have thoroughly enjoyed being part of the governing body team, ensuring that the school is going from strength to strength.

• Mr Geraint Davies
  Staff Governor 05/12/2023 - 05/12/2027
  Mr Geraint Davies

  I have worked at St Paul's as a class teacher for 5 years and have been the staff governor for 2 years. It is such a special  school  partly  because  of the amazing community it has around it. Every one wants  the best for the children and is willing to give  100  percent. Â

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  Although I specialised in early years and RE, I have taught  year 3 and 4 here.  I am passionate about the teaching of the Arts in school and currently  run a drama club to encourage confidence and creativity. I am also  the Head of Art and DT at St Pauls  and enjoy raising the profile of ART in and around the school. Â

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  In my spare time I enjoy walking my dog and go  to the  theatre.  â⠬⠬

• Mrs Sandra Holdsworth
  Safeguarding Governor - Chair of Resources Committee 01/09/18 - 31/08/25
  Mrs Sandra Holdsworth

  I worked as a lecturer in post-16 education, teaching cookery and nutrition, and then went on to run a professional membership institute, followed by a City of London Livery company. Currently I have an honorary role as Clerk to an Alderman in the City of London. I previously served as a Governor at the Tiffin Girls School and now chair the Pay and Personnel committee at St Paul's. I am a past pupil of St Paul's and my grandsons are currently pupils there. My hobbies include travelling, walking and spending time with my family and friends.

• Julie Mason
  Foundation Governor (Parish Church Council) 01/09/22-01/09/2026
  Julie Mason

  I live just 5 minutes from St Paul's Church and the St Paul's school and am a regular worshipper at the church. I take a full part in church life in tasks such as operating the Sunday service PowerPoint presentation, reading prayers, helping with the communion chalice, refreshments and more! Professionally, I have been a Nursery Nurse all of my life and also qualified as a teacher 8 years ago. Outside I like to spend time with my family and I like to swim, sew, sing and bake! I was also a Brown Owl for 32 years.

• Rowena Randall,
  Parent Governor 17/01/2023-17/01/2027
  Rowena Randall,

  I live in Chessington with my husband and two children, the eldest is currently a pupil at St. Paul's. I am a qualified Pharmacist with a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and for the last five years I have worked in the pharmaceutical industry - most recently as a Medical Affairs Manager at Pfizer UK. I hope to bring my experiences of leadership, management and data analytics to the governor role. I am passionate about improving outcomes and making a positive contribution to children's and young people's lives. Part of my role at work involves recruiting and mentoring undergraduate students on placements at the company and I also volunteer for the Social Mobility Foundation (a charity which aims to make a practical improvement in social mobility for young people) where I work with A Level students to help them apply for University places. I look forward to working as part of the board of governors, making informed judgements to get the best outcomes for the school and specifically the children. In my spare time I enjoy playing netball for a local team, working on craft projects and spending time with friends and family and going on new walks with our dog Poppy.

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• Emma Coy
  Local Authority (LA) Governor 26/09/2023-26/09/2027
  Emma Coy

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• Jonathan Rudd
  Foundation Governor (Parish Church Council) 16/01/2024 -16/01/2028
  Jonathan Rudd

  I have a degree in Computer Science, from London University. In 2023 I decided to retire having worked in IT for 43 years. I spent around 7 years in Production and 36 years in Support. One of my great regrets is that I gave up French at 14 and spent over 6 years as Customer Care Manager for a major French bank, in the last company I worked for.
  
  I am a Street Pastor in Kingston and a member of St Paul's Church.
  
  I like growing edible plants and cacti, I also enjoy photography and walking.
  
  I also like to spend time with family.

• Katie Zeronian-Dalley
  SDBE Governor 26/03/2024-26/03/2028
  Katie Zeronian-Dalley

  Instrument of Government

 Register of Interests 2020-21  Register of Interests 2022-23   Register of Interests 2023-24  Register of Interests 2024-25 

Attendance Register for Full Governing Board Meetings – 2023/2024

Attendance Register for Full Governing Board Meetings – 2022/2023

 Attendance Register for Full Governing Board Meetings – 2021/2022