Governors

Welcome from the Co-Chair of Governors

The Governing Body’s job is to oversee the strategic direction of the School. We regularly meet Mr Primrose and work with him to ensure everything possible is being done to ensure the school flourishes. Formally we appoint staff, make budget decisions and maintain our wonderful building. The full Governing Body meets twice a term, and we then use committees to consider issues in depth.

The heart of what we do as Governors is to define and uphold the ethos of the School. Nestled next to St Mary Abbots Church, ours is a village-like school set in the midst of bustling Kensington. We are determined to offer all children in the School a stimulating education to prepare them for the modern world. But, at the same time, the School’s values are Christian values, where caring for one another in a friendly and safe environment matters more than anything.

It is my privilege to be Co-Chair of Governors of St Mary Abbots School. We believe that a high quality education within a Christian context provides a child with the best start they can have in life. We welcome children from all faiths and backgrounds and work in partnership with parents and the Church to build a sense of belonging to our community.

I believe that education is at the root of a creative, caring and prosperous society. St Mary Abbots School has always sought to encourage academic success while also fostering a sense of responsibility towards others. I have been a governor of the School for over 15 years, and was appointed Chair of Governors in July 2019. I live close to the School and value the role it plays in our community. The enthusiasm of our children and staff makes us all proud.

Piers Bertlin
Co-Chair of the Governing Body

The Reverend Emma Dinwiddy Smith
Co-Chair of the Governing Body

St Mary Abbots CofE Primary School

FGB Full Governing Body
Mr Piers Bertlin (Co-Chair)
Mrs Amy Buckley
Mrs Barbara de Calonje
Ms Isabella Chakiris
The Reverend Emma Dinwiddy Smith (Co-Chair)
Mr Kevin Giles
Mrs Patty Kool
Mrs Corinne O’Donovan
Mr John Primrose
Mrs Martina Sadovska
Mrs Zoe Vickerman
Councillor Mary Weale
Mr David Wilkinson
Chair and Head Teacher
Mr Piers Bertlin (Co-Chair)
The Reverend Emma Dinwiddy Smith (Co-Chair)
Mr John Primrose

Committees

Admissions Committee
Mrs Amy Buckley
The Reverend Emma Dinwiddy Smith (Co-Chair)
Mr John Primrose (Headteacher)
Mr David Wilkinson (Chair)
Finance & Resources Committee
Mr Piers Bertlin (Co-Chair)
The Reverend Emma Dinwiddy Smith (Co-Chair)
Mrs Carme Codony Garcia
Mrs Corinne O’Donovan (Chair)
Mr John Primrose
Mrs Martina Sadovska
Mrs Zoe Vickerman
Councillor Mary Weale

 

Standards Committee
Mrs Amy Buckley
Mrs Barbara de Calonje
The Reverend Emma Dinwiddy Smith (Co-Chair)
Mr John Primrose ​
Performance Management & Pay Committee
Mr Piers Bertlin (Co-Chair)
The Reverend Emma Dinwiddy Smith (Co-Chair)
Mr John Primrose
David Wilkinson (Chair)

 

Link Governor: Training
Mr Piers Bertlin (Co-Chair)
Link Governor: Safeguarding & SEND
Mrs Martina Sadovska

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