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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 2024-25
Foundation Governors
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. More information to follow
Catherine Money
Foundation Governor
Cathy was appointed as a Foundation Governor in March 2024. More information to follow.
Cecilia Withers
Foundation Governor
Cecilia was appointed as a Foundation Governor in March 2024. More information to follow.
Parent Governors
Co-opted Governors
Darren Jeffrey
Co-Opted Governor
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 2023-24 | 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 of62 meetings100% | None | No |
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 Meetings100% | 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.
http://www.plymouthcast.org.uk/web
CAST Scheme of Delegation and Financial Reports
CAST Policies
All CAST wide policies can be found here
https://plymouth-cast.eschools.co.uk/web/trust_policies__information/484983
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 governors@ndonline.org 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, 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).
All CAST wide policies can be found here
https://plymouth-cast.eschools.co.uk/web/trust_policies__information/484983
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 governors@ndonline.org 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, 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).