The Local Governing Board of Notre Dame Plymouth and St Boniface’s College
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.
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.
Governor Profiles 2025-26
Foundation Governors
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
Sarah Davies
Foundation Governor
Sarah was appointed as a Foundation Governor in March 2026. More information to follow.
Parent Governors
Chris Morton
Parent Governor
Chris was appointed as Parent Governor in March 2026.
Co-opted Governors
Staff Governors
Megan Thorne
Staff Governor
Rachael Hudson
Staff Governor
Governor Information and 2024-25 Meeting Attendance
| 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 |
| 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 Chris Morton | Parent | Parent Body | n/a | None | None | ||
| Mrs Sarah Davies | Foundation | Catholic Diocese of Plymouth | n/a | None | None |
Governors who have left the Notre Dame or St Boniface’s Govenring Boards in the past 12 months
| 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 |
| Mrs Jane Bailey | Foundation | Catholic Diocese of Plymouth | 30/09/2024 | 25/03/2026 | 5 of 6 meetings 83% | None | No |
| Mrs Helen Jones | Foundation | Catholic Diocese of Plymouth | 16/01/2024 | 25/03/2026 | 4 of 6 meetings 67% | None | No |
| Mr Darren Jeffery | Co-opted | Governing Board | 29/11/2023 | 25/03/2026 | 3 of 6 meetings 50% | None | No |
| Mrs Lesley Keate | Foundation | Catholic Diocese of Plymouth | 07/03/2024 | 25/03/2026 | 2 of 6 meetings 33% | None | No |
| Mrs Cathy Money | Foundation | Catholic Diocese of Plymouth | 07/03/2024 | 25/03/2026 | 2 of 6 meetings 33% | None | No |
| Mrs Celia Withers | Foundation | Catholic Diocese of Plymouth | 18/03/2024 | 25/03/2026 | 6 of 6 meetings 100% | None | No |
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/
CAST Policies
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 by email at governors@ndonline.org or by letter to the school address.
For enquires regarding minutes of Local CAST Board meetings please contact the Clerk to Governors.
To contact the Chair of Governors please address your correspondence to c/o Notre Dame School, Looseleigh Lane, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 5HN or send your email via the Clerk, governors@ndonline.org.
Please be aware the Clerk to Governors is a part time role so all correspondence will be acknowledged within 7 days (term time only).
To contact the Chair of Governors please address your correspondence to c/o Notre Dame School, Looseleigh Lane, Derriford, Plymouth, PL6 5HN or send your email via the Clerk, governors@ndonline.org.
Please be aware the Clerk to Governors is a part time role so all correspondence will be acknowledged within 7 days (term time only).