Governor Information
![]() | Andrew Cole Governor Type: Foundation Governor, Chair of the Governing Body Term of Office: 19.12.19 - 19.12.23 Committee: CFC, Admissions Andrew is also Chair of the Governing Body of Saint Richard Reynolds Catholic College. He was the first governor of the College to be appointed by Archbishop Vincent Nichols. He is a former member of Richmond Council Scrutiny Committee and former deputy Chair of the Admissions Forum; and Trustee of the Sisters of Charity of St Louis. He has over eighteen years' experience as school governor. He is a parishioner of St Osmund's, where he is a Master of Ceremonies. Andrew was previously a Governor of St Osmund's for 10 years and Chair of Governors for 9 of those years. Andrew was made a Knight of the Order of Pope St Gregory the Great by His Holiness Pope Francis in 2014. |
![]() | Carmel Blackie Governor Type: Foundation Governor Term of Office: 5.4.18 to 5.4.22 Committee: Children, Families and Community Responsible for: Safeguarding, Behaviour, Admissions, Inclusion Diversity & Equality Carmel is an Associate Professor of Primary Health Care at Kingston University and St George's University of London. Both Carmel's children were educated at St Osmund's. With a professional background as a Health Visitor, Carmel brings a wealth of experience of Early Years child development. She has previous experience as a governor at a local Catholic Primary School with responsibility for Admissions and Safeguarding. |
![]() | Dominic J S Clark Governor Type: Foundation Governor Appointed by: Diocese of Southwark Term of Office: 25.11.19 - 24.11.23 Committee: Resources Responsible for: Health and Safety and Buildings Maintenance, Performance Management, CPD An ex-pupil, and now parent of three St Osmund's children since 2008, I have been a Governor since 2011. I have spent much of my life in various locations abroad initially as the child of a BBC foreign correspondent, and later in my career in industry. I have been a house-husband since 2001. |
![]() | Monsignor Canon James Cronin Governor Type: Foundation Governor Appointed by: Ex Officio Term of Office: 06.05.2016 Ex Officio Committee: Children, Families and Community Responsible for: Religious Education, Community and Parish Engagement Parish Priest |
![]() | Margaret Fitzsimons Governor Type: Foundation Governor Appointed by: Diocese of Southwark Term of office: 6.7.2019-5.7.2023 Committee: Resources Margaret has lived in Barnes for many years and her three sons attended St Osmunds school between 2000 and 2014. The school gave the boys a happy and secure start in life and many family friends were made. Margaret attends St Osmund's Church and regularly gets involved in parish activities. She is also a lover of sport and enjoys watching rugby and still turns out for Barnes Hockey Club occasionally. Margaret has a business background having worked all her career in industry (manufacturing and distribution) in UK and Europe. Margaret is delighted to join the Governing Body and is looking forward to using her broad management experience to support the school. |
Michelle Lunney Governor Type: Ex officio Head Teacher Appointed by: Ex officio Term of Office: Ex officio | |
Emma Walsh Governor Type: Staff Governor Term of Office: 19.2.21 - 19.2.25 Committee: Teaching and Learning Class: Emma is the Reception Class teacher. She is also PHSE and Art Lead within the school. | |
![]() | Katrina Polaski Governor Type: Parent Governor Appointed by: Elected by the parent body. Term of Office: 26.1.21 – 26.1.25 Committee: Teaching and Learning Responsible for:
Katrina has been a a parent at the school for 8 years. She has been a class representative, treasurer of the PTFA and classroom assistant at the school. Katrina is a qualified accountant and holds an MBA from INSEAD. She also assists with the children's liturgy at St Osmund's Catholic Church.
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![]() | Sister Josephine Goggin Governor Type: Foundation Governor Appointed by: Diocese of Southwark Term of Office: 17.02.2020-17.02.2024 Committee: Teaching and Learning
I was born I Cork in Ireland but all my secondary and university education took place in England. Having qualified as a teacher at Digby Stuart College I went on to major in history with the Open University and subsequently did my MA in Educational Management at the University of Surrey. |
Simon Codrington Governor Type: Foundation Governor Appointed by: Diocese of Southwark Term of Office: 16.05.2020-16.05.2024 Committee: Resources | |
![]() | Emmanuel Waigo Governor Type: Parent Governor Appointed by: Elected by Parents Term of Office: 21.10.2020-20.10.2024 Committee: Resources
I am a father of two, and I work as an IT Consultant in insurance technology. I am passionate about education and keen to support the school in setting ambitious targets to achieve ever higher standards, and provide spiritual, holistic all-round development for students. As a local parent of African descent and someone that is keen to develop strong links with the community, I feel I can help bring diversity and community inclusion to the role of governor. |