Fr Matthew King - Foundation Governor

I'm a Catholic Priest of the Diocese of Portsmouth. I was born and raised in South Africa but emigrated to the UK in my early twenties with tall dreams of gaining riches and glory. Instead, I was ordained a priest. I do believe God Almighty has a divine sense of humour. Following my appointment as Priest in Charge of Gosport Parish in Sept 2022, I was delighted to also be appointed Foundation Governor at St Mary's Primary School.

Governor Category – Foundation

Term Start – 20.09.2022 Term End – 19.09.2026

Appointing Body – Portsmouth Diocese

Committee Membership –  Full Governing Body/Curriculum/Admissions/Pay Panel

Responsibility – Mental Health/Wellbeing

Register of Business Interests – None

Charlotte Pugh Chair of Governors – Foundation Governor

Governor Category – Foundation

Term Start – 21.10.2022 Term End – 20.10.2026

Appointing Body – Portsmouth Diocese

Committee Membership –  Full Governing Body/Resources/Curriculum/Pay Panel

Responsibility – Chair/SEND/Children in Care/Looked after Children

Register of Business Interests – None

Tom Farrell - Local Authority Governor

Awaiting information

Governor Category – Foundation

Term Start – 21.10.2024 Term End – 20.10.2026

Appointing Body – Portsmouth Diocese

Committee Membership –  Full  Governing Body/Resource Committee

Responsibility – Health & Safety

Register of Business Interests – None

Monika McDonagh - Foundation Governor

Awaiting information

Governor Category – Foundation

Term Start – 21.10.2024 Term End – 20.10.2026

Appointing Body – Portsmouth Diocese

Committee Membership –  Full  Governing Body

Responsibility – Headteacher Appraisal 

Register of Business Interests – Children attending the school

Vacancy - Foundation Governor

Vacancy - Foundation Governor

Kathleen Jones - Foundation Governor

Awaiting information.

Governor Category – Foundation Governor

Term Start – 21/01/2025 Term End – 2001/2029

Appointing Body – Portsmouth Diocese

Committee Membership – Full Governing Body/Curriculum/Pay Panel

Responsibility - 

Register of Business Interests – None

Jessica Bone - Parent Governor

Governor Category – Parent

Term Start –  20/05/2025 Term End  19/05/2029

Appointing Body – Parents

Committee Membership – Full Governing Body/Curriculum/Headteacher Appraisal/Resources

Responsibility – / Website

Register of Business Interests – Child in the school

I grew up in Southampton before relocating to Gosport in 2017. My son joined St Mary’s in 2024 and I’ve seen firsthand the school’s warm and nurturing environment. Professionally, I’m the Commercial Director of a working museum in North Hampshire, and I’m eager to bring my experience in strategic leadership, creative thinking, and stakeholder engagement to support in my role as a parent governor. I’m committed in supporting the team at St Marys alongside fellow governors, to ensure that every child has the best possible educational experience. In my spare time, I've always enjoyed being creative, as well as spending time outdoors with my family and cooking.

Alex Cartwright - Parent Governor

Governor Category – Parent

Term Start – 19/03/2024 Term End  18/03/2028

Appointing Body – Parents

Committee Membership – Full Governing Body/Resources/Headteacher Appraisal

Responsibility – Chair of Resource Committee/DTG/Safeguarding/Pupil Premium

Register of Business Interests – Child in the school

Alison Ternan Headteacher

Governor Category – Staff

Term Start – 01.09.2024 Term End  ongoing

Appointing Body – Governing Body

Committee Membership – Full Governing Body/Curriculum/Resources/Data/Admissions

Responsibility – Headteacher

Register of Business Interests – None

Elizabeth Speirs- Staff Governor

Having worked at St Mary’s for four years, I have seen the incredible journey that the school has been on. Since gaining my degree in psychology and education, I have enjoyed working with children. I have worked in different schools which has given me experiences across the key stages. I am currently teaching in key stage one. I am looking forward to working with the governors over the next four years.

Governor Category – Staff

Term Start – 21.07.2024 Term End – 20.07.2028

Appointing Body – Staff

Committee Membership –  Full Governing Body/Curriculum Committee

Responsibility – Health and Well-being

Register of Business Interests – Teacher in the school

Being a governor - what's involved?
Being a governor can be hard work and means attending meetings and reading the paperwork. It is, however, a valuable way of serving the local community and gives an opportunity for people to influence the future of education in their area.
 
Governing bodies have to meet at least once each term, but much of the work of governing bodies is delegated to committees. All governors are expected to participate in the work of at least one or two committees. Most statutory termly meetings are held during the evening, but committees may meet either in the evening or daytime.
 
It is important to get to know the school by visiting it and supporting events. It is equally important to support training sessions, which may be arranged for either individual governors or whole governing bodies.
 
Most governors serve for four years, and many continue for a second or even third term by being re-appointed or re-elected.
If you wish to know more or are interested in becoming a governor, please contact our the School Office on 023 92583979.