The Role of the Governing Body
School governing bodies are responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a good quality education. Together with the headteacher, who is responsible for day-to-day management, they set the school's aims and policies. As well as this they hold the headteacher to account for pupil attainment and progress, performance management, financial performance and have a number of duties which include the appointing and dismissal of staff, ensuring pupil and staff are safe, hearing appeals and setting standards. The role of the governor is very important to our school.
Mrs Carrie Wright - Chair of Governors (Foundation)
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I am the Chair of Governors at Our Lady’s Primary School and have maintained this position for 2 consecutive years and I have also been a member of the Governing Body as a Foundation Governor for 7 years. I also Chair the Finance and Personnel committee, the Pay Committee and the Health and Safety advisory group.
I have been married for 18 years and have 2 children, who both attend High school now but both went to Our Lady’s and really enjoyed their time at this school.
I have a BSc in Civil Engineering and I am employed by the Environment Agency as a Project Manager and work across the catchment areas: Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire. I lead a number of design and installation projects to deliver the best outcomes to reduce flooding in those areas and have achieved great success in many of my projects. I also lead in River Restoration projects which are paramount in ensuring Water Framework Directive (WFD) compliance which is a statutory legal requirement. I enjoy my job and I’m very passionate about the environment and this work allows me the flexibility to contribute to the Governor role to ensure that every child gets the best possible education, it is an interesting role and can be very challenging at times!
I belong to the Parish of Blessed John Henry Newman and regularly attend mass there with my children.
Mrs Louise Murphy - Vice Chair (Parent)
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My Name is Louise Murphy and I have been a parent Governor at Our Lady's since 2017. My child attends the school and I am actively involved with Our Lady’s PTA. I enjoy spending time with my family and I love to read!
Fr Peter Montgomery - Foundation Governor
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My Name is Fr Peter Montgomery and I am the Parish Priest for the area of Latchford, Thelwall and Grappenhall. I have been a Foundation Governor at Our Lady’s for fifteen years and also have experience as a governor at St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School. I am currently Chair of Governors at Newman Catholic High School. I am a very passionate supporter of Catholic schools and the opportunities they can provide to ensure that all children learn and develop as happy and fulfilled individuals in a safe, stimulating and faith filled atmosphere.
Mrs Maureen Creaghan - Foundation Governor
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My Name is Maureen Creaghan I am a Borough Councillor in Warrington and I have been a Governor at Our Lady’s School for the Past 18 and a half years. My main Governor roles are Safeguarding and Special Educational Needs/Disabilities, which are very important to me. It is my hope that every child in our School feels Safe happy and cared for throughout their time with us and as they move on to Senior Schools they take with them many happy memories of their years at Our Lady’s.
Mrs Vicky Norman - Foundation Governor
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I have been a governor at Our Lady's Catholic primary school for a number of years. Having had a son, nephews and a niece attend the school I was very keen to get involved. I am also very keen to ensure the Catholic ethos of the school is maintained. During my time as a governor I have been able to support the children to develop and have the best opportunity to reach their full potential. Some of the children I have watched develop in Our Lady's school are now young men and women and seeing what some of them have achieved is very rewarding.
Mrs Bridget Stabbins - Foundation Governor
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I have been a Foundation Governor at Our Lady’s since December 2016 and enjoy being able to contribute to the running of our school and being part of the wider school and parish community. I have two daughters, one of whom is now at Cardinal Newman High School, the other still at Our Lady’s, so I have been actively involved with the school for the last nine years, helping on trips, at school plays, and PTA events. I work for Warrington Borough Council in early years so have a particular interest in the care and education of our youngest children and how this can influence their learning and development throughout life.
Mr David Littlewood - Foundation Governor
I was appointed to the governing body in the Autumn Term 2018 as a foundation governor.
I am an experienced governor, being chair of another governing body and previously having been chair at the other school within the parish.
I have spent my entire career in primary education, having been a headteacher, LA officer, university lecturer and OFSTED inspector. I still advise some governing bodies on headteacher appraisal.
I have been married for 18 years and have 2 children, who both attend High school now but both went to Our Lady’s and really enjoyed their time at this school.
I have a BSc in Civil Engineering and I am employed by the Environment Agency as a Project Manager and work across the catchment areas: Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire. I lead a number of design and installation projects to deliver the best outcomes to reduce flooding in those areas and have achieved great success in many of my projects. I also lead in River Restoration projects which are paramount in ensuring Water Framework Directive (WFD) compliance which is a statutory legal requirement. I enjoy my job and I’m very passionate about the environment and this work allows me the flexibility to contribute to the Governor role to ensure that every child gets the best possible education, it is an interesting role and can be very challenging at times!
I belong to the Parish of Blessed John Henry Newman and regularly attend mass there with my children.
Mr Kevin Walsh - Parent Governor
My name is Kevin Walsh, husband of one, father of two, professional actor and driver of Trucks. I have been a parent Governor at Our Lady’s for 4 years. Born and raised in Latchford and still living in the local area, the family values and catholic ethos that Our Lady’s holds dear, are what first attracted my wife and I to the school, which our two children now attend. I was delighted to become a parent Governor for the school priding myself in being able to influence those family values, and most importantly the Catholic ethos both in the school; and our children’s lives, to make sure they get the best education, one that they and every other child at Our Lady’s deserve.
Miss Johanna Maddox - Staff Governor
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Hello, I’m Miss Maddox! I have recently just moved to St Helens after spending a lot of time moving around whilst studying, I am definitely enjoying exploring the area and finding new places to shop! When I’m not at school, I like to keep busy either playing football or exploring the outdoors. I love travelling and exploring places that I have never been before, so this means I get to try out lots of different hotels! The Lake District is one of my favourite places so whenever I can I take the time to go exploring the lakes and mountains. I am also a big fan of cooking (also eating the food!) and took part in competitions when I was younger. More recently, I have tried to encourage my mum to take up cooking but that isn’t going as well!
Mrs Angela Emerton - Headteacher
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I am Mrs Emerton and I am the Headteacher at Our Lady's Catholic Primary School. I live with my husband, my two daughters and our small dog. I am passionate that children are entitled to an exciting curriculum and that learning should be fun and engaging for all. I want to help all children gain the confidence they need to be successful learners whilst they are at Our Lady's and to continue with this throughout their journey in life. Everyone at our school is special and talented, and as a team we continoulsy strive to further nurture and develop these attributes so that our children have a firm foundation in Faith, in the joy of learning, and a stronger belief in themselves.
LA Governor - Vacancy
We are currently in the process of appointing a governor from the local authority.