The membership of the Governing Body at Holy Trinity CE Primary School consists of the following representatives:
- 1 Southwark Diocesan Board of Education (SDBE) (Chris Tongeman)
- 1 Foundation Ex-officio (Revd. Richard Dormandy)
- 4 Parochial Church Council (PCC) (Fay Morris, Nicole Lyon)
- 1 Local Authority
- 2 Parents (Shan Rees, Cheryl Douglas)
- 2 Staff (P Thomas, D Brooks)
- 1 Clerk (Antonia Beamish)
The Governing Body meets for a minimum of 3 times a year (at least once a term).
Each term there is a designated Governors' Day and during the day, Governors hold the full body and committee meetings; undertake training; carry out key tasks to fulfil their statutory duties; as well as meet with staff and pupils to discuss school outcomes, developments and progress towards priorities identified.
Additional meetings are held as required to discuss specific aspects of the school, such as finance, resources or safeguarding.
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UPDATE: 19TH DECEMBER 2023
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Meet the Governors
Chair of the Governing Body: Mr Chris Tongeman
I visited Holy Trinity when my eldest daughter was ready to go to school. I found the school inspiring, with amazing singing and music.
Built on a strong Christian ethos, but welcoming to those of all faiths or no faith. It was culturally representative of the area and with staff who clearly loved teaching the children.
I have been a fan of the school ever since and all my children have been here.
I started as a Parent Governor then becoming a Southwark Diocese Governor, I felt it was very important to support the development of the school.
Holy Trinity is a great community school and I see my role as a Governor to ensure the school provides an outstanding education for all our children. During the time I have been a Governor, we have initiated yearly school trips that bring valuable experiences to our children, including a year 6 trip to Barcelona.
We have been able to allow every child to start learning a musical instrument free of charge. And we have appointed some outstanding young teachers who are now moving into leadership within the school.
We have now appointed a new acting Head Teacher Mrs Thomas, who I am excited to see taking the school on the next phase of its journey. I feel confident we will see the school going from strength to strength and would love to welcome your children to the school.
Vice Chair of the Governing Body: Mrs Lesley Morrison CBE
Chair of the Achievement & Progress Committee
I was delighted when I was given the opportunity to become a Governor at Holy Trinity School and honoured to have been appointed Vice Chair of Governors from this September.
Having been the Head Teacher at St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls until 2015, I have genuine commitment and affection for the community both schools serve.
I am always thrilled when I visit the school and meet so many parents who were St Martins Girls and am
reminded of the many times the pupils of Holy Trinity attended our Gospel Concert rehearsals. They are now as they were then, brimming with confidence and potential.
Holy Trinity is a vibrant school. On my first visit to the school I was struck by the strength of the ethos characterised by dedicated and hard working staff, high standards of courtesy and behaviour, innovative teaching, care for each other, all underpinned by Christian principles.
It is my strong belief that in such an environment by working in partnership with parents our children can thrive and move on to secondary school well equipped for the next phase of their education.
I am looking forward to working with Mr David Winn to build on this excellent foundation taking Holy Trinity into a new season which will see the school develop into an outstanding school in every sense.
Staff Governor: Pauline Thomas, Acting Headteacher
I joined Holy Trinity in April 2020 and feel proud and privileged to be the headteacher of this fantastic school.
It is a very exciting time for us as we work together to establish Holy Trinity as an exceptional school in every aspect.
Our ethos, of providing ‘excellence in how we worship, learn and work together’, is at the heart of everything we do.
We have an incredibly talented and dedicated staff who strive to provide outstanding learning opportunities for our children in a financially challenging educational climate.
Our strong and skilled Governing Body support the school by ensuring they have a clear understanding of all facets, working with our staff and children to ensure our very high standards are maintained on a daily basis. We look forward to welcoming you to our school.
Foundation Ex-officio Governor: Rev Richard Dormandy
Chair of the Pupils, Families & Community Committee
I’m Richard Dormandy and I’ve been Vicar here at Holy Trinity for ten years.
I love Holy Trinity School – especially coming in for assemblies and clubs with the children. For me, the children’s growth and development in all sorts of ways is what it’s all about.
I really hope and pray that our children will look back to their school days as some of the very best of their lives.
All schools offer slightly different things to enable that to happen. Here at Holy Trinity we see the life bursting out through our joyous focus on music, our practically-rooted spirituality, and our child-centred approach in all things.
As for me, I’m never quite sure where work ends and play begins. When I’m not doing the “normal” vicarly things, I’m either writing songs to teach the children or getting them along to help build our amazing straw bale church community centre. But that’s another story all together!
PCC & Safeguarding/Inclusion Governor: Mrs Fay Morris
I am a parent, School Governor and Church Warden and have been linked to Holy Trinity school and Church since 1977.
My children attended the school and we have been members of the Church to the present day.
I have worked as a Social Worker since 1983 and have always had a passion for working in the voluntary sector to support and develop the wellbeing of children and families.
As a governor, I have a great passion for Holy Trinity School and supporting the school in its development and growth to be the outstanding school that grows young people into outstanding adults.
Parent Governor: Mrs Shan Rees
I put myself forward to be a parent governor in 2018/19 when my grand-daughter started in reception.
I did this for several reasons: I felt this would help me to better support her with her journey through Holy Trinity; all my working life was in education to which I am still very committed; in addition, I believe parents/carers have an important role in working with the school to achieve the best school experience for their child/ren.
Walking into Holy Trinity you can feel the warm, caring environment where children are encouraged to care for each other, respect others, develop their academic skills and grow in confidence.
I am interested in promoting these strengths and values and developing and supporting ways that Holy Trinity can achieve recognition as an outstanding school in all aspects.
The unique opportunities Holy Trinity offers with regard to music especially, and also, pre COVID -19, trips and residential experiences are wonderful. As governors we must make sure that the school can continue to provide these and develop further opportunities which all parents/carers are aware of and encouraged to support.
I believe as governors we can work with the school staff to become an outstanding school not only academically but in all aspects that enable our pupils to become confident, respectful, rounded individuals with a thirst for learning.
PCC Governor: Mrs Nicole Lyon
Chair of the Finance & Premises Committee
I'm a member of Holy Trinity Church PCC, and an opening came up for a PCC Governor, and I thought okay, I could do it!
I think it is really important that as a church we keep a close link to the school, and I'm also a parent of three children all of whom have attended Holy Trinity, my youngest is currently in year 5.
As a parent I have watched how happy and well grounded my children are from being at Holy Trinity, how they see themselves as part of an extended family. It's been really important for us, and I wanted to be a part of driving the school forward.
We are in difficult times, even without the current COVID-19 pandemic added into the mix. There are funding cuts and falling birth rates locally, it's difficult to continue without adapting.
As a Governing Body and School Community, we need to be able to find the best way forward, retaining the many fantastic and unique features our school has to offer.
My background is in finance and my current role on the Governing body is within the Finance Committee. I hope I bring insightful, productive observations to the senior management team.
Staff Governor: Mr Dan Brooks - Year 6 teacher
I am currently Key Stage 2 Phase Leader, Year 6 teacher and Educational Vists Lead.
During my time at our school, I have gained a vast knowledge and experience of our children, our school and its needs.
I am committed and hardworking, giving my time freely and getting involved whenever I can.
My knowledge and experience of our school has put me in good stead to work alongside the Governors and our Headteacher to make our school not just good but outstanding.
I firmly believe that a good foundation is the key to a high quality education.
Parent Governor: Ms Cheryl Douglas