Meet our Governors

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• Rev. Luke Wickings,
  Chair of Governors - Ex-Officio, Foundation Governor (Parish Church Council) 15/05/20 - 14/05/24
  Rev. Luke Wickings,

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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.

• Mr Andrew Goodgame
  Local Authority Governor & Co-Vice Chair of Governors 18/01/18 - 17/01/22
  Mr Andrew Goodgame

  I have worked in the Education Sector for over 15 years working for State and Independent Schools, Local Authorities and Education Businesses supporting them with their use of technology. I take great pleasure from my work. I visit a wide range of schools and when supporting them I always have an eye out for how their best bits might be introduced in St Paul's. I currently have one child attending St Paul's and one that has recently left the school. When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my boys, playing golf, watching sports and walking the dog.

• Mr Ed Brunskill
  Foundation Governor (Southwark Diocese Board of Education) & Co-Vice Chair of Governors - Chair of Children, Families and Community Committee 06/03/20 - 05/03/24
  Mr Ed Brunskill

  I have worked in Funeral Service since leaving college and became a qualified funeral director aged 21. I now proudly own my own Funeral Service in my home town of Chessington. I am very passionate about my profession and see serving the needs of the bereaved as a privilege and an honour. I am married with three children, who have all been pupils at St. Paul's. In my spare time I enjoy running, cycling and motorcycling regularly, cinema and movies, a wide range of music, and am an avid sports spectator, and last but not least, spending time with my family.

• 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.  I currently attend each of the committee meetings alongside the Headteacher.  I have thoroughly enjoyed being part of the governing body team, ensuring that the school is going from strength to strength.

• Miss Holly Shaw
  Staff Governor 24/09/19 - 23/09/23
  Miss Holly Shaw

• Mrs Sandra Holdsworth
  Foundation Governor (Parish Church Council) - Chair of Resources Committee 01/09/18 - 31/08/22
  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.

• Peter Shirley
  Associate Governor - Chair of Teaching and Learning Committee
  Peter Shirley

  I have been serving as a parent governor since 2016. I live in Hook and have three children, two of whom are currently at St Paul's. I am a Chartered Accountant and specialise in delivering complex change for large organisations, currently working for Allianz Insurance. I have a keen interest in Data Science / Maths and aim to bring these skills to aid the school wherever possible, currently acting as link Governor with the KS1/2 Maths leads and chairing the Achievements & Standards committee.

• Mr Neil Herring
  Parent Governor 06/10/18 - 05/10/22
  Mr Neil Herring

  I have two children at the school and am keen for them to develop a love of learning, for life. I became a parent governor in Nov 2018. I'm an IT Manager working for a global technology company based out of London. I have 25 years' experience of working with young people in voluntary youth work. I hope to serve on the governing board in a way which allows me to draw on my experience of business and youth to bring added value to the teaching staff and pupils. In my spare time I love cycling, sailing, F1 and walking the dog.

• Mrs Margaret Thompson
  Foundation Governor (Southwark Diocese Board of Education) 01/09/18 - 31/08/22
  Mrs Margaret Thompson

  I have been a paediatric nurse all my working life, most recently working in the community with vulnerable children and their families in a variety of roles. I  was elected to the Council of the Royal Borough of Kingston in 2010 where I represent the ward of Chessington North and Hook. I hold particular responsibility for children's health and well-being. I am married to Richard and we have three grown-up children, all of whom were educated locally. As well as growing things and reading, I really love steam trains and big engines.

• Mr Stephen Cabrera
  Foundation Governor (Parish Church Council) 01/09/17 - 31/08/21
  Mr Stephen Cabrera

  As a secondary trained teacher, I am currently on my second Deputy Headship at a comprehensive faith school on in Croydon. I have taught since 1995 and have been a successful senior leader in 3 schools for over 16 years.

  I hope to bring my experience of all aspects school leadership, particularly analysing data, financial management, recruitment and personnel. My ethos of education is a commitment to ensuring every child achieves their utmost potential and leaves education ready to be active citizens in the modern world.

  In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, cooking and the cinema.

• Monica Jablonowska
  Foundation Governor (Parish Church Council) 28/01/20 - 27/01/24
  Monica Jablonowska

  As a trained secondary school teacher of almost 20 years, my subjects are English and Modern Foreign Languages, specifically French, German and Italian. I currently teach in Richmond across primary and secondary. In the past I have held a number of middle leadership roles in schools including transition and Key Stage 3, Head of Careers and Information, Advice and Guidance as well as being Partnership Manager for our Collaborative of school (primary and secondary).

  I live locally, am bilingual and have a young family. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family out of doors in nature, cooking, reading, painting and drawing.

• Thomas Athayde
  Foundation Governor (Parish Church Council) 15/05/20 - 14/05/24
  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.

               Instrument of Government Register of Interests 2020-21 

   Governor Attendance 2019-20 Register of Interests 2019-20 

 Attendance Register for Full Governing Board Meetings – 2020/2021

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