Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Chair & Foundation Governor

Hello, I have been a governor at our school for almost 9 years. Both my daughters were pupils at Holy Family with the youngest recently transferring to St Mary’s Catholic Academy.

     I enjoy the understanding I have gained about how the school works from the head and teachers. I look to reinforce our vision in all decisions we take.

        I am delighted with the skills our governors bring to our meetings.  We are determined to aspire to ever improving standards at our school.

Vice Chair and Foundation Governor

My name is Ellen Davies. I am  the Deputy Chair and a member of the Curriculum Committee. I have been a school Governor for 14 years. I have been actively involved with the school and parish for over 40 years. I am the Playgroup Leader, so it has been good to see the children develop in a caring and happy environment. The school has improved over the years with a dedicated staff team which keeps the children at the heart of all they do.

Foundation Governor

My reason for being a governor is to assist the Headteacher and her senior management team in achieving a good to outstanding school. To better assist, the governing body have just done a skills audit and as a result taking on 3 new governors to fill highlighted needs.

I get back as much as I give from both staff and children. There's such a welcome when I go into school and I always go home with a buzz.

Parish Priest & Foundation Governor

Fr Narusawa was appointed parish priest on Fr Farrell’s retirement, August 2015.

Parent  Governor

Hello, my name is Jeanette Pope and I have two daughters, one at Holy Family and one at St Mary’s Catholic Academy. I am really looking forward to being a parent Governor here.  I was born, raised and educated in Blackpool.  I work for a large manufacturing company and I am experienced in project management and finance disciplines.  I have a strong academic background and I’m really keen to contribute to the running of the school.

Foundation Governor and Chair of the Curriculum & Standards Committee.

         I live in Holy Family Parish, was married at Holy Family Church. I have two children who both attended Holy Family and are now pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Academy. I have a Science and Mathematics background, and have worked in the IT sector for over 20 years.

         I recently took the role of Chair of the Curriculum and Standards Committee. I enjoy contributing to the many varied aspects of school governance and working with the other governors to support the school in building on its already excellent standards of education for our children.

Foundation Governor

I have been connected with schools and education all my working life. So, when asked to be a Foundation Governor at Holy Family Catholic Primary School, I felt I could support both the children and teachers. As a parish catechist, I also help prepare the children for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion.

Co-opted Governor

I am a Finance Manager for a large Manufacturing Company. I have two children at St Mary's Academy and one at Holy Family. My wife Angela, is a Support Assistant at the school. I have been a Governor at Holy Family since my eldest started in reception. My aim is to help other Governors and Staff to understand the accounts and plan for the future.

I am the Chair of the Resources Committee which covers Staffing, Premises and Financial Planning/Monitoring.

Mr Danny Scott

Local Authority Governor

My name is Danny Scott and I joined the Royal Navy, Fleet Air Arm, in 1971 as a Radio Mechanic. I was stationed at Portland in Dorset until 1977. I then joined the Prison Service where I worked in several prisons as a Physical Education Instructor in the North East before moving to the North West in 1994 as Physical Education Manager at Lancaster Castle. I moved to Blackpool seven years ago where I became interested in politics and was selected to stand as Councillor for Warbreck Ward in last years Local Elections where I was fortunate to be successful in my first attempt.

Foundation Governor

Mrs Hutson has recently started her term of office as a governor at school. She has one daughter in Year 2 and a son who is yet to start school.

Sister Margaret Ochigbo HHCJ

Associate Governor

Hello!  I am Sister Margaret Ochigbo, I belong to the religious order of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus. I have just been appointed an Associate Foundation governor. I started working in Holy Family in the autumn term of 2018. I have serviced in different roles in schools in Nigeria and recently as school chaplain when I moved to England in 2016. I enjoy working with the parents, staff and pupils in Holy Family School.

The school has high standards in terms of the Catholic faith which is well demonstrated in the life of the School. Being a missionary and with education as a background, I am looking forward to contributing to the development of the Christian faith and Catholic ethos in the school. Also, creating strong links and enriching the existing life of the school and parish community. 

Staff Governor

 Hi, I’m Gemma Unsworth and I have worked as the EYFS teacher, PE Coordinator and EYFS/KS1 Manager at Holy Family for over 10 years. I am new to our team of Governors and I’m looking forward to becoming in other aspect of school life. I absolutely love my job and I am extremely proud of our team  at Holy Family. I am particularly interested in play-based learning and Physical Education.

Parent  Governor

My name is Ewa Bradford and I have three sons- one at St Mary's Catholic Academy, one at Holy Family and my youngest will start in the EYFS September 2019. I am relatively new to the role of governor but  I am looking forward to being more involved. I currently enjoy volunteering at school, helping children learn to read and I am also fortunate enough to be able to support staff on various school visits and trips.