St Christopher’s RC Primary & Nursery School

St Christopher's Governing Body

'Dear Parents and Carers,

A governing body has four important duties:

• to work with the headteacher to promote and maintain high standards of education
• work with all stakeholders to set a clear vision, ethos and strategic direction for the school
• hold the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and for the performance management of staff
• ensure the financial performance of the school and its effective use of resources. 

Since joining the governing body I have been continually impressed with the motivation, high standards and commitment of the staff. The school has four core values that are embedded in school life: Faith, Friendship, Kindness & Courage. These values are lived out by all of the school community. St Christopher does not only deliver a high standard of education, and an inspiring and ambitious curriculum but also develops the whole child to be a happy and successful individual, ready for the next stage of their education. If you are considering St Christopher's RC Nursery & Primary for your child please contact the school office for a visit or information. If you have any questions regarding the governing body please do not hesitate to get in touch.  I look forward to meeting you at future events.'

Gemma Grahame-Betts
Chair of Governors  

Governor Profiles

Gemma Graham-Betts (White British): Chair of Governors Foundation Governor (No Pecunery Interests)

Hello, my name is Gemma Graham-Betts and I am a Foundation Governor. Both my children attend St Christopher's RC Primary. I have a Local Authority background having worked in finance. My area of expertise is creating school/parish links, finance and resources. 

Lizzie lane (White British): Parent Governor (No Pecuniary Interests)

Nominated by the Local Authority

Hello, my name is Lizzie Lane  and I am the Local Authority Governor. I am a Primary School teacher working in the EYFS department. My specialist area is art & design and design technology. My two children attend St Christopher's RC Primary school. 

Helen Hall (White British): Foundation Governor (No pecuniary interests) 

Hello my name is Helen Hall and I am the elected parent governor. I work in an IT department as a computer programmer. My specialist areas are IT and English. My two children attend St Christopher's RC Primary School. I chair the Pupil Support Committee that deals with all aspects of safeguarding. I primarily look after on-line safety for children. I am also the governor in charge of SEND in school. 

Kellyann Winston (White British): Parent Governor (No Pecuniary Interests)

Hello, my name is Kellyann Winston I am the elected Parent Governor. I work for Tameside Local Authority as Team Manager for Early Years and Portage, within the Early Help Service.  My background is in  Early Years, early intervention and safeguarding. I serve on the Pupil Support Committee. All three of my children attend St Christopher's RC Primary School.  

David Green (White British):  Foundation Governor (No Pecuniary Interests)

Hello, my name is David Green and I am an area manager for a Bank. I oversee the Leadership and Management of the school and I am the chair of the Staffing and Finance Committee. I have a great deal to do with the monitoring of finances at the school. My two daughters have both attended St Christopher’s, with one recently becoming a primary school teacher. 

Clare Barber (White British): Foundation Governor (No Pecuniary Interests)

Hello, my name is Clare Barber. I work within Education specialising in Human Resources, safeguarding and well being. I am a Mental Health First Aid instructor and sit on the Manchester FA Safeguarding Strategy Group. I also am an experienced seafeguading trainer delivering training across the Local Authority and in many education settings. I have two children, one of which is currently at St Christopher's. I  serve on the Pupil Support Committee which deals with all aspects of safeguarding. 

Antony Van Weedenberg (White British):  Foundation Governor (No Pecuniary Interests) 

Hello, my name is Antony Van Weedenberg and I work as a driving instructor. Both my sons attend St Christopher's school. I am currently serving on the Health and Safety Committee. 

Lucy Mulhall (White British): Staff Governor (No Pecuniary Interests)
Hello, my name is Lucy Mulhall and I am the Deputy Headteacher and Religious Education Leader at St Christopher’s RC Primary. I oversee Teaching and Learning throughout the school and I work with Mr Noone and the governors to ensure that St Christopher’s RC Primary provides the best education for every child, every day. I teach in KS2.

Father Jude lemah: (Black African): Ex-Officio Governor (No Pecuniary Interests). I am the Parish Priest of the parish of Holy Cross and St Helen.