Who we are

I became a Parent Governor when we moved to Petworth and our children started at PPS. I wanted to be involved in their education and make a positive contribution to our local school. Over twenty years later I am still a governor but now represent the Local Authority. Having retired after 30 years in teaching I feel I have time and experience to offer the school as both Chair of Governors and the Curriculum Committee. I find being a governor a rewarding and fulfilling experience.

I became a governor many years ago as my own children attended both PPS and Herbert Shiner School. I am the representative for St Mary's Church and I also represent the Governing Body on the Children and Family Centre steering group. As a District Councillor I find it helpful to understand the issues faced by children and schools today.

I am a representative for St. Mary’s Church. I recently retired as Assistant Principal Education Welfare Officer, specialising in children’s welfare and attendance at school. Our youngest son attended Herbert Shiner School. I was a Cub leader and ran a Community Playgroup for many years so have therefore been involved in all ages of young people. My strong interest in Education is maintained by sitting on the Diocesan Board of Education and now as a Governor of PPS to which I hope to help and bring some expertise.

I was a primary school teacher for many years. My volunteering roles all still revolve round young people. I am passionate about the importance of children developing an understanding of their place in the world. I am proud to be a governor and part of the rich school life that is offered to our pupils both within the classroom and outside.

Rector of St Mary's Parish Church

As a parent and school volunteer I want to play an active part in helping to develop our children's school. As a parent governor I hope to assist the school in its commitment to its pupils by supporting but also challenging the school's management. I aim to represent the views of the parents so that the parent voice is considered in the strategy making process and look forward to gaining a greater understanding of the many issues which play a part in our children's education.

As a parent governor I am keen to be involved in the positive future progress of the school especially as I have three children who attend the school. I also work full time and as a family we have a farm so hope I can offer some business focus, creativity, positive input and practical skills to the role.

When my sons started Petworth Primary School in September 2018 I wanted to become a Parent Governor to be more involved in their education and make an active contribution to their school. I am keen to understand more about the school and to both challenge and support its management and help ensure my children and their peers can learn and grow in a safe, well-resourced, productive and inclusive environment; and in particular to help assert the voice of the parents in key decision making.

Having lived happily in Petworth for just over 2 years now, not only do I want to be more involved in my daughter's education and personal development at PPS but I'd very much like to get to know the school community (parents, pupils and staff) better understand where I can assist in making an already great school fantastic. I'm looking forward to gaining additional knowledge and taking more positive steps in my role as parent governor.

I have recently moved to Petworth and my son attends Petworth Primary School hence my wish to offer my people skills to the community and as a ‘voice’ for other like-minded parents. Whilst I feel it is important to uphold the outstanding commitment shown by the school team and its pupils, I believe that I can add support to the direction in growth unity and equality. The skills I bring to the role include: Counselling and mentoring young and old, safeguarding knowledge, HR experience, leadership, creativity and being a parent, I am naturally here to listen.