The Local Governing Boards of Notre Dame and St Boniface’s College are pleased to be coming together to work as a joint Board in the interests of the students within both schools.
Jane Bailey
Chair of Governors
Jane joined the Governing Body in March 2016 as an Associate Governor and became a Foundation Governor in September 2016. Having been a student here previously, Jane worked at Notre Dame for 32 years, firstly as a Peripatetic Teacher before taking on a permanent contract with the school and had been Head of Music since 2003 until her retirement in July 2016.
Jane is Lead Governor for Safeguarding, Statutory Grants and Link Governor for Teaching and Learning.
Helen Jones
Lead Governor for Health and Safety
Helen is a former student at Notre Dame and joined the Governing Body in 2019 as a Foundation Governor. Helen spent most of her working life in the Pensions and Investment sector, initially as a technical assistant and subsequently as a Sales Support Manager before retiring from full time employment in 2016.
Helen is married to a retired teacher and is a practising Catholic. She appreciates all types of music and enjoys performing as a solo vocalist or with groups of people. Helen had the pleasure of being part of the Notre Dame choir when they performed ‘Seven Last Words’.
As someone who benefited enormously from being a former student, Helen feels it is important for the school to continue to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn in a place where they feel secure, have a sense of belonging and achieve their full potential whilst promoting Christian attitudes
Helen is the Lead Governor for Health and Safety.
Fr Jon Bielawski
Lead Governor for RE and Catholic Life
Father Jon is the Parish Priest at St Peter’s Catholic Church and has regular involvement with the school, supporting with Chaplancy, Assemblies and Masses and Religious Education.
Father Jon is Lead Governor for RE and Catholic Life
Lesley Keate
Foundation Governor
Lesley was appointed as a Foundation Governor in March 2024. Having attended Catholic schools in Australia and UK and Lesley is committed to Catholic education. Lesley worked in Germany and the UK and latterly was a primary school teacher before retiring. Lesley has studied piano, sung in choirs and taught horses, dogs and children!
Cathryn Money
Foundation Governor
Cathryn became a Foundation Governor in March 2024. Initially, she qualified as a Registered General Nurse and worked in the medical sector until 1998. After which, she attained an honours degree in Environmental Chemistry and then a PhD in 2007. Thereafter, she worked as an Analytical Chemist in the private sector under regulatory environments until she retired in 2022.
Cathryn is particularly interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects which share a common focus on critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills and are crucial for technological advancement and innovation. She is keen for these subjects to be promoted in our schools to empower students to enter a career in these areas, should they wish to.
Cathryn is keen to put her skills to good use as a governor.
Cecilia Withers
Foundation Governor
Cecilia was appointed as a Foundation Governor in March 2024. More information to follow.
Sarah Davies
Foundation Governor
Sarah was appointed as a Foundation Governor in March 2026. More information to follow.
Chris Morton
Parent Governor
Chris was appointed as Parent Governor in March 2026.
Darren Jeffrey
Co-Opted Governor
Megan Thorne
Staff Governor
Rachael Hudson
Staff Governor
| Full Name | Governor Type | Appointing Body | Date of Current Appointment | End of Current Term | Meeting Attendance 2024-25 | Business Interests | Other Governorships |
| Mr Michale Antram | Ex-Officio | Plymouth CAST | 01/09/2023 | n/a | n/a | Executive Headteacher | No |
| Mrs Jane Bailey | Foundation | Catholic Diocese of Plymouth | 30/09/2024 | 29/09/2028 | 5 of 6 Meetings 83% | None | No |
| Father Jon Bielawski | Foundation | Catholic Diocese of Plymouth | 19/06/2025 | 18/06/2029 | 6 of 6 Meetings 100% | None | No |
| Mrs Helen Jones | Foundation | Catholic Diocese of Plymouth | 16/01/2024 | 15/01/2028 | 4 of 6 Meetings 67% | None | No |
| Miss Megan Thorne | Staff | Staff Body | 10/05/2025 | 09/05/2029 | 6 of 6 Meetings 100% | Member of Staff | No |
| Mrs Rachael Hudson | Staff | Staff Body | 10/05/2025 | 09/05/2029 | 6 of 6 Meetings 100% | Member of Staff | No |
| Mr Darren Jeffrey | Co-opted | Governing Board | 29/11/2023 | 28/11/2027 | 3 of 6 Meetings 50% | None | No |
| Mrs Lesley Keate | Foundation | Catholic Diocese of Plymouth | 07/03/2024 | 06/03/2028 | 2 of 6 Meetings 33% | None | No |
| Mrs Catherine Money | Foundation | Catholic Diocese of Plymouth | 07/03/2024 | 06/03/2028 | 2 of 6 Meetings 33% | None | No |
| Mrs Cecilia Withers | Foundation | Catholic Diocese of Plymouth | 18/03/2024 | 17/03/2028 | 6 of 6 meetings100% | None | No |
| Mr Chris Morton | Parent | Parent Body | n/a | None | None | ||
| Mrs Sarah Davies | Foundation | Catholic Diocese of Plymouth | n/a | None | None |
| Full Name | Governor Type | Appointing Body | Date of Current Appointment | Resignation/End of Term Date | Meeting Attendance 2023-24 | Business Interests | Other Governorships |
| Mr Michael Parle | Foundation | Catholic Diocese of Plymouth | 18/03/2024 | 21/05/2025 | 5 of 5 Meetings 100% | None | Meavy Parish Hall |
Meeting Dates for 2025/26
Wednesday 8th October 2025
Wednesday 26th November 2025
Wednesday 4th February 2026
Wednesday 25th March 2026
Wednesday 20th May 2026
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Plymouth CAST Board Information
Notre Dame is part of the Plymouth CAST Multi Academy Trust. Information about the Trust can be seen through the link below.
https://www.plymouthcast.org.uk/
All CAST wide policies can be found here
https://www.plymouthcast.org.uk/trust_policies__information
We welcome interest in joining the Board of Governors at Notre Dame and St Boniface at anytime. If you would like further information on the roles and responsibilities and how to become a Governor please contact the Clerk to Governors.
Should you wish to contact the Governors please do so through the Clerk, Sharon Lambie, by email at [email protected] or by letter to the school address.
To contact the Chair of Governors please address your correspondence to Mrs J bailey, c/o Notre Dame School, Looseleigh Lane, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 5HN or send your email via the Clerk, [email protected].
Please be aware the Clerk to Governors is a part time role so all correspondence will be acknowledged within 7 days (term time only).