Dilly Baker
Category: Chair of Governors, Incumbent
Appointed by: Ex-officio member
Term of Office: 1 September 2013 – Ongoing (Chair of Governor from February 2023)
Committees: Teaching, Learning and Achievement Committee
Link governor for RE, values & spirituality, Safeguarding and SEND.
Declared interests: Member of PCC at St Mary’s Stoke Newington, Ikodul Forest Conservation Project, Nepal YMCA George Williams College, Palatine Trust ‘Relief in Need’ Charity. These companies do not have any links to the school.
Relationship between governor and school: None
I have been involved in the life of St Marys school since moving to London in 2013. As rector of the parish I am keen to see the links between the school, the church and the local community deepen. I am especially interested in helping the school to embed its values and develop its unique sense of spirituality.
Alex Lyons
Category: Foundation Governor, Deputy Chair of Governors and Chair of FPP Committee
Appointed by: Foundation Deanery
Term of Office: 11th February 2021 – 10 February 2025
Committees: Finance, Premises and Personnel Committee
Declared interests: None
Relationship between governor and school: None
Eunice Awosika
Category: Parent Governor
Appointed by: Elected by parents
Term of Office: 27th March 2022 – 26 March 2026
Committees: Teaching Learning and Achievement Committee
Link governor: Extended provision
Declared interests: None
Relationship between governor and school: None
I currently have one child in the school, and I have been involved in supporting the school through reading recovery and assisting on school trips over the years. As a school governor it gives me great joy to be able to assist the school and staff to ensure they give the children the best they can during their time at St Mary’s. I run a family business alongside working for a bookkeeping company, and I also volunteer at my local church.
Kofoworola David
Category: Foundation Governor
Appointed by: PCC of St Mary’s Church
Term of Office: 22nd March 2023 – 21st March 2027
Link governor: Health & Safety, marketing and website
Declared interests: None
Relationship between governor and school: Two children present
Micaiah Mungai
Category: Foundation Governor
Appointed by: Foundation LDBS
Term of Office: 25 March 2021 – 24 March 2025
Declared interests: None
Relationship between governor and school: None
Jennifer Shaw
Category: Local Authority Governor
Appointed by: Local Authority
Term of Office: 03/11/22-02/11/26
Link Governor: TBC
Declared interests: None
Relationship between governor and school: None
Jenni Shaw is a Television Director specialising in Current Affairs and documentary programmes for broadcasters such as the BBC and Channel 4. She is particularly interested in making documentaries that raise awareness of important social and political issues.
Jenni lives locally and wanted to become a governor to understand more about the education system in Hackney and to feel part of the local community. She is delighted to be supporting one of Stoke Newington’s highest performing primary schools that has a rich and long history in the borough.
When not working, Jenni enjoys singing in a community choir.
Grace Seller
Foundation governor appointed by the Hackney Deanery Synod
Category: Foundation Governor
Appointed by: Hackney Deanery Synod
End of Term of Office: 9th February 2023 – 8th February 2027
Link Governor: TBC
Committees: Finance, Premises and Personnel Committee; Admissions Committee
Declared Interests: None
Relationship between governor and school: None
I am a qualified social worker working with children and families in Islington. I am motivated about supporting children and families to thrive in their communities, whilst prioritising safeguarding, children’s wellbeing and stable family relationships to create positive societal change. Having gained previous experience in the education sector, I am additionally interested in advocating for more inclusive education spaces which promote diversity and equality and providing strategic support to create better systems, services and management to ensure success for children and families.
Originally from Yorkshire, I now live in Stoke Newington and I am looking forward to supporting the education system and being part of the community within my local area.
Jane O’Brien
Category: Staff Governor, Headteacher
Appointed by: Ex-officio member
End of Term of Office: N/A
Committees: Finance, Premises and Personnel Committee; Teaching Learning and Achievement Committee
Declared Interests: None
Relationship between governor and school: None
Breda McKelvey
Category: Staff Governor, Deputy Headteacher
Appointed by: School staff
Term of Office: 11th January 2022 – 10th January 2026
Declared Interests: None
Relationship between governor and school: None
Governing Body meetings register of attendance
SMH Information about Governors
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Governing Body meeting minutes are available upon request from the school office.