Governors
Governor newsletters
Annual governor report to parents
The annual governor report to parents provides a summary of the past school year. This report covers the academic year 2022-2023.
The Governing Body are an integral part of the running of a school. The Governing Body provides support, guidance and governance. The board is made up of different types of Governor; parents, Local Education Authority appointed, community, teaching and non-teaching staff and the Head Teacher.
The Full Governing Body meet once every half term (6 meetings a year) and in these meetings, we discuss school issues, and ensure everything runs smoothly, policies are kept up to date and opportunities to enrich our children’s school experience are examined and developed.
The current governing body
Meet our Governing body
Maggie Bain - Chair of Governors
I began my role as a governor at Lliswerry Primary School in 2017 hoping that my background and experience as a staff member with Newport City Council would be beneficial in my new role. I love the challenge and focus on supporting our school in any way that I can. I am immensely proud to be part of our school and witness it continually flourishing. I enjoy gardening, the outdoors and walking, as well as film and theatre . Sharing scrumptious cake over a coffee is often part of my week too!
Mike Glavin - Vice Chair of governors
I have seen at first hand the positive difference that Lliswerry Primary School makes for the children in its care. I am delighted to be able to support the committed, hardworking team to translate the vision of Belong, Empower and Aspire into every day actions that impact positively for the learners.
Fehintola Runsewe - Parent Governor
I was born and raised in Nigeria and moved to the UK in 2020 to continue my practice in Medicine. I am happily married to an amazing husband with 3 lovely children. I began my role as a Parent Governor in 2020 because I wanted to be totally involved in my childrens lives and to have a first hand experience of how the curriculum is delivered and able to act as a critical friend of the School. I support the school in many strategic areas to bring about a lasting impact on the pupils in terms of academic, social development, moral and mental well being. I am so proud to be part of this amazing team and to see how far we have come over the last 4 years. When I am not working, I love reading, meditating, dancing, playing the keyboard, table tennis and listening to good music.
Lewis Mould - Parent governor
Governor information coming soon!
Rebecca Darling - Parent Governor
I moved to Wales at the end of 2019 from the state of Florida in the United States. My area of specialty is design and marketing, including community relations with a large non-profit prior to relocation. During my time spent in this country I have enjoyed learning about Wales' rich culture and diversity. As a parent of a child in Lliswerry Primary School, I was grateful to step into the role as Parent Governor. It is my hope to bring my unique skill-set to the table as well as being involved in something far greater than myself. I am excited to be part of such a dedicated and talented team to further enrich our school and provide support those involved with enhancing our children's bright future.
Colin Morgan - Community Governor
I am a retired diesel engineer for Newport transport, Volvo and Scanias. I live in Lliswerry and have done so for nearly 50 years. I have been married 45 years and am 'Jampa' to 4 grandchildren. I am an active member of Lliswerry Baptist church, including working with youth. I have delivered assemblies to the school as part of my role within Lliswerry Baptist church.
Hollie williams - Community Governor
As a senior leader at Lliswerry High School I appreciated the personal and professional occasion to join Lliswerry Primary School Governing body, in order to enhance and develop my own understanding of the primary sector; with particular focus on Curriculum for Wales and the continuum of learning from the primary sector into the secondary sector. In addition, as a lead for transition between Lliswerry Primary School and Lliswerry High School, this opportunity fosters links for both learners and staff across the cluster, therefore ensuring we give equity and excellence to learners within our community and catchment
area and to work towards the cluster vision to ‘inspire, achieve and belong’.
Beth ford - Staff Governor
I have taught at the school for 13 years and feel committed and passionate about learners and colleagues at Lliswerry Primary School. I have previously served as a Parent Governor at my children's school and as a Community Governor on the Governing Body of a new school. I believe that my role as one of the teacher governors on the Governing Body allows me the opportunity to not only represent my colleagues but also enable them to have a voice on the Governing Body.
Stephen Ford - Staff Governor
I am one of the Staff Representatives serving on the Board of Governors here at Lliswerry Primary. I joined the school in January 2022 as the Family Support Worker and am really enjoying my time at Lliswerry. Previously, I worked with Newport City Council within the Housing Needs Unit. There are lots of challenges, but I am committed to helping and supporting families and children within our school community. It's an exciting time to be part of the Governing Body and an opportunity for me to help and develop our school.
Natasha O'Shaughnessy - Staff Governor
I am a teacher at Lliswerry Primary School. It is a privilege to represent the teaching staff of our school. I wanted the opportunity to be a Governor to gain a strong understanding of wider school life and build positive relationships with the wider school community. I am looking forward to working with the wider community to continue to develop and build on our school vision.
John Richards - LA APpointed Governor
Governor information coming soon!
Andrew Sterry - LA Appointed governor
As a former pupil of Lliswerry Primary School I consider it an honour to be appointed as a Governor. All who know me know that I am passionate about this community (which I grew up in) and have been working hard to ensure Lliswerry is a safe, enjoyable area to live. As a City Councillor (elected May 2022) I see it as a natural progression to become a School Governor as the children and parents are members of the Ward and it is an opportunity for me to learn more about the youngest members of our wonderful community.