Meet the Rosary School Governors
Governors serve four-year terms of office. They can resign during that period and they can apply to be re-appointed for a second term at the end of it. All governors undergo safeguarding checks before their appointment is confirmed, and if they serve a second term, there is a second round of safeguarding checks.
James Courtney-Holt served as a Foundation Governor from 2017 until 2021 when his term of office was renewed by our Diocesan Bishop, Bishop Declan Lang. He served as chair of the Resources Committee until the end of the academic year in August 2021; he remains a member of the Resources Committee. He is the link governor for Mrs Nation's class and therefore looks at Mathematics and Art & Design across the school (Mrs Nation is subject lead for these subjects). James has no pecuniary interest in the school; he is not employed by the school in any capacity and he does not serve as a governor elsewhere.
Philip Dickinson was appointed by the Bishop as a Foundation Governor in 2021; he had previously served as a governor at the Rosary from 2015 until 2019. He is currently the Vice-Chair of the Board of Governors, a member of the Strategic Committee, and Chair of the Resources Committee. He is the link governor for Miss Perkins' class and therefore looks at Computing and Geography across the school (Miss Perkin is subject lead for these subjects). Philip has no pecuniary interest in the school; he is not employed by the school in any capacity and he does not serve as a governor elsewhere.
Mary McGinty was appointed by the Bishop as a Foundation Governor in 2020. She sits on the Standards and Ethos Committee and attends the Strategic Committee meetings. She is the link governor for Miss Pollard's class and therefore looks at RE and Music across the school (Miss Pollard is subject lead for these subjects). Mary has no pecuniary interest in the school; she is not employed by the school in any capacity and she does not serve as a governor elsewhere.
Andrew Neale began his term as Parent Governor in February 2019. He is a member of the Standards and Ethos committee. Andrew is the link governor for Mrs Knighton's class and therefore looks at English and Design & Technology across the school (Mrs Knighton is subject lead for these subjects). Andrew has no pecuniary interest in the school; he is not employed by the school in any capacity and he does not serve as a governor elsewhere.
Heidi Otter began her term as Parent Governor in October 2019. She is a member of the Strategic Planning Committee, and Resources Committee. Heidi also attends meetings of the Standards and Ethos Committee. She is the designated Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Governor, and the designated Safeguarding Governor. She is also the link Governor for Languages (French) across the school (Mrs Savory is the subject lead for this subject). Heidi has no pecuniary interest in the school; she is not employed by the school in any capacity and she does not serve as a governor elsewhere.
Philip Rush is a Foundation Governor appointed by the Bishop in October 2019. He is currently the Chair of the Board of Governors and is also Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee and the Standards and Ethos Committee. He attends meetings of the Resources Committee. Philip is the link governor for Miss Maggs' class and therefore looks at English and History across the school (Miss Maggs is the subject lead for these subjects). Philip has no pecuniary interest in the school; he is not employed by the school in any capacity and he does not serve as a governor elsewhere.
Rosy Savory is the headteacher of the Rosary and as headteacher serves as a governor and attends all meetings. All teachers and headteachers undergo rigorous safeguarding checks before appointment and while in post. Rosy is employed by the school. Her work is appraised annually by a small group of three governors. As headteacher, Rosy is responsible for the running of the school. She is also the school's Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), Safeguarding Lead, Designated Teacher and language (French) subject lead.
Lianna Williams began her term as Parent Governor on 9 December 2021. Lianna has no pecuniary interest in the school; she is not employed by the school in any capacity and she does not serve as a governor elsewhere.
Maeve Maxwell, Mike Cook and Dermot Mullen served for many years as full governors at the Rosary, but now they are 'Associate Members' who attend particular committees, without voting rights, to lend their expertise to discussions. They have been invited to serve as committee members by the Governing Board and with diocesan approval.
Maeve Maxwell is the link governor for Science across the school (Mrs Phillips is the subject lead for this subject). Maeve also plays a part in overseeing Early Years Foundation Stage Education (EYFS) and the School Council.