Governors
Welcome to our Governors' section.
Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories, responsibilities and terms of appointment for each Governor.
We have also provided a Register of Governor Interests and an Annual Statement of Issues for your information, these can be found at the bottom of this page.
Toni Woodhead CHAIR OF GOVERNORS
I have been a governor at St Augustine's Primary School for four years and I am very honoured to be the Chairperson. I am a retired secondary school teacher and I have found working in a primary school to be very interesting and rewarding. I am proud of this school and I want everyone to know how well this school works and how outstanding the pupils are.
If you need to contact me, please send this in writing to St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Conwy Court, Runcorn WA7 2JJ.
Christine Smith VICE CHAIR OF GOVERNORS
I retired as headteacher of a local Catholic primary school after 40 years of teaching in Runcorn. I was then asked to become a governor of St Augustine's. I have many fond memories of teaching here in the 1980's. I was delighted to become part of this successful school where polite and confident children thrive in a happy and stimulating environment.
Rob Hughes Foundation Governor
I have been a governor at St Augustine's since 2022. I have had family in Runcorn for many years; and I have been a headteacher in Cheshire for 21 years, until I retired in 2022. I now work for the Diocese of Shrewsbury. I love being a governor at St Augustine's and am so proud of our amazing children and our fantastic staff team!
Jessica Ellams STAFF GOVERNOR
I have been a teacher at St Augustine's for 4 years and currently teach Reception and lead phonics, reading and wellbeing across our school. I am so proud to be part of the St Augustine's team and I'm really enjoying growing and learning with our fantastic children, staff and parents. Being part of the journey of St. Augustine's is very important to me- it is a privilege to work in such a warm and friendly school.
Michelle Lewis PARENT GOVERNOR
Having attended St Augustine's School as a child I am pleased to be able to take on the role of parent governor while my children attend. Working within the local community for a charity who promotes social justice and having an interest in how peoples socioeconomic factors can impact their life I have a unique perspective of the factors that can affect future progression. Education is a huge part of a child's development and being a parent governor enables me to encourage positive educational, social and emotional development for the pupils of St Augustine's.
Kelly Dowling PARENT GOVERNOR
I feel that working as a Teaching Assistant gives me the professional skills that I can bring to the role of parent governor. I combine these with my passion for making a difference to the lives of children and my nurturing nature. I have the inquisitiveness to question and analyse whilst being positive, open and fair. I can promise my commitment to work hard for the good of the school and in this role of parent Governor.