St Mary & St Michael Catholic Primary School

Our Governance Board is a group of elected representatives from the community, parents, and staff, as well as appointed associate governors. They bring a range of skills, perspectives and knowledge that shape the running of St Mary and St Michael Catholic Primary School, working in partnership with Mary Robertshaw, Executive Headteacher, and other leaders. 

We are grateful for the knowledge and enthusiasm this group of volunteers provide as they oversee the strategic direction of St Mary and St Michael. They monitor our performance, covering a range of areas such as teaching and learning, finance, staffing, and strategic direction and operations, for the benefit of all our learners. 

Our Governance Board meets three times per academic year. Throughout the year, they work to engage with pupils, parents, colleagues and the wider community. 

Governor training is important, and regular training is provided for our Governors so that they can offer robust support and challenge across their broad remit. 

Our Governance Board

Chair – Elizabeth Dene

Associate Governor – Jesufemi Ayoola 

Parent Governor – Vanessa Battle

Staff Governor – Alison Banfield

Get in touch

If you would like to contact the Governance Board, please do so via the Board Clerk, Linsey English, by emailing education.governance@gov.gg (please include a reference to St Mary and St Michael Primary, as our Clerk works with several schools).

Interested in becoming a Governor?

Opportunities to become a Governor will be advertised through our regular parent/carer communication channels. If you are interested in becoming a Governor at some stage in the future and would like to find out more, then please contact Mary Robertshaw, Executive Headteacher, for an informal chat. 

Find out more about Education Governance Boards

All States-maintained schools and settings in Guernsey and Alderney have an Education Governance Board. Find out more about Governance here: Education Governance - States of Guernsey