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Governance
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
Mrs Sarah Davies
Sarah joined the Local CAST Board as a Foundation Governor in February 2026.
Parent Governors
Mr Chris Morton
Chris joined the Local CAST Board as a Parent Governor in February 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 |
| 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 |
Governors who have left the Notre Dame and St Boniface’s Governing Board 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 |
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.
http://www.plymouthcast.org.uk/web
CAST Scheme of Delegation and Financial Reports
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 |
| Father Jon Bielawski | Foundation | Catholic Diocese of Plymouth | 19/06/2025 | 18/06/2029 | 6 of 6 Meetings 100% | 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 Chris Morton | Parent | Parent Body | n/a | None | None | ||
| Mrs Sarah Davies | Foundation | Catholic Diocese of Plymouth | n/a | None | None |