Welcome to the Governors' Section!

Welcome from the Governors at St Catherine of Siena R C Primary School. These pages will tell you who we are and the job that we do. It will also give the statutory information about our Governing Board.
 

All the Governors

The members of the Governing Body are: 

Christine Henshall - Foundation Governor -appointed by the Archdiocese. Chairperson of the FGB, member of the finance committee and curriculum committee,  Link governor, Forum governor, governor for the Arts, governor for and history and geography.

Father Gordon Abbs - Foundation Governor - appointed by the Archdiocese, Chair of the Finance Committee, governor for RE.  

Linda Morris - Foundation governor - appointed by the Archdiocese, member of the curriculum committee,  governor for SEND and Pupil premium.

Jacqueline Leonard - Foundation governor - appointed by the Archdiocese. Member of the curriculum committee, governor for PHSE and RSE.  

John Clegg - teacher governor and member of the curriculum committee, appointed through a vote by all school staff, governor for health and safety

Emma Fox  - Parent Governor - appointed through nomination and vote by parents - Vice Chair, Chair of the Curriculum committee, member of the Finance Committee and Safeguarding Governor, Governor for looked after children.

Diane Gaskell - Foundation governor - appointed by the Archdiocese- member of the curriculum committee, governor for literacy.

Catha Seddon - Parent Governor- appointed through nomination and vote by parents. Member of the curriculum committee and governor for numeracy. 

Rebecca Seddon - Associate Member - appointed by the Governing Board

MORE ABOUT US

Christine Henshall -Hello, I have been a Foundation Governor here since 2015 but have a long connection with St. Catherine of Siena school as my two Sons attended here in the late 80's and early 90's. I have an NHS background and worked as a midwife for 44 years until my recent retirement, so I have had the privilege of working alongside many families. I strongly believe that the children are our future and am passionate about education, ensuring we provide our children with the tools and opportunity to achieve their full potential, in a safe and happy environment , teaching Gospel values, to shape the whole child. It is an honour to be involved in the education of the children in our school, working collectively with the all the staff and governors to drive improvement and promote our mission statement to encourage our children to be who God meant them to be. I am a member of the congregation at St. Catherine of Siena and All Saints church in Golborne and have been a Eucharistic minister for many years.

Since retiring and having more free time, I enjoy swimming, yoga, walking, flower arranging and skiing.  

Linda Morris - I am Linda Morris and I am married to Ken. We have lived in Lowton for over 48 years. I am proud to have been associated with St. Catherine of Siena PS for over 50 years! I first came to the school Christmas Fayre when my three Nephews were pupils here and was more closely associated with school when our two Sons came here, followed in recent years by our Grand-Daughters.

I am a member of the Secular Franciscan Order and previously attended St. Catherine of Siena church, Lowton. Now I am active in the All Saints Parish in Golborne as a Eucharistic Minister, Parish Safeguarding Representative and Deanery Representative. One of my greatest pleasures and privileges is as a Parish Catechist when I help prepare yr 4 children in our three parish schools for Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.   

Before I retired. I was a Principal Geotechnical Engineer and Geologist for an international company. Since retirement, I enjoy leisure time salsa dancing and looking after our allotment.

John Clegg - I am currently a teacher here at St. Catherine of Siena 's school and represent all the staff, so that we can ensure that all the children get the best possible education they can whilst they are with us. Prior to becoming a teacher, I worked in industry as a factory manager and can bring aspects of this into my role. I have two grown up children and enjoy doing anything that gets me outside in the fresh air and with nature.

Emma Fox - I am Emma, ( hopefully you have seen me around school). I was elected as a parent governor in 2018 and I am currently responsible for Safeguarding. I feel privileged to represent the parents as a governor and be able to contribute to the continued improvement and innovation of our school.

I am currently a 'stay at home' parent with two children at St. Catherine's who really enjoy their time within the loving and nurturing community that our school provides.

I previously worked as a teacher, so I value and recognise the impact that the school team can make on our children's learning and development. I can devote time, knowledge and enthusiasm to passionately make and support our school in being happy, respectful, safe, secure and outstanding. I also love spending time as a volunteer, working with the children in school, which I feel is invaluable. 

My happiness is spending time with my family and friends, walking our dog, cooking, watching sports and travelling, especially at sea.

I am passionate about our school and enjoy working with our governors to help deliver the best to our children, staff, parents and the wider school community.

Jackie Leonard - I am a teacher myself and have been a senior leader at a large primary school in Bolton for the past six years. I have a passion for teaching and understand the importance of effective governance. I am an active member of St. Catherine of Siena and All Saints church, Golborne and sit on the parish council. In my personal life, I am married and have two grown up sons. I have a love of the outdoors and like nothing more than walking in the Lake District. As a past pupil of St. Catherine's school, it is a privilege for me to return as a Foundation Governor.

STATUTORY INFORMATION