SMST School Committee

School Committee Member: Type of Member: Appointed by: Term of Office:
Catherine Watts Chair of Committee Directors 15/09/2022 - 14/09/2026
Reverend Harry Wood Vice-Chair Directors Ex-Officio
Lyndsey Lewis Head teacher Directors 01/09/2016
Melissa Fiendley Staff Elected 11/09/2019 - 10/09/2023
Libby Schonewille Parent Elected 15/09/2022 - 14/09/2026
Helen Davis Parent Elected 06/03/2019 - 05/03/2023
Geoff Almond Foundation Directors 10/12/2015 - 09/12/2023
Donna Lloyd Foundation Directors 15/09/2022 - 14/09/2026
David Cross Foundation Directors 22/03/2023 - 21/03/2027

Role of the School Committee Member

Becoming a Committee Member is a rewarding way of making an important contribution to education. It can help you develop your existing skills and learn new ones.

Committee Members

  • Are appointed by the Board of Directors and can be removed by Board of Directors
  • Committee Members carry?out delegated responsibilities from the Board of Directors linked to standards, curriculum, attendance, safeguarding and Christian Distinctiveness and ethos
  • Work?as a ?sub-committee? of Board of Directors
  • Must comply with the Nolan Principles of public life

Who can become a Committee Member?

Anyone aged 18 or over can become a school or college Committee Member. No specialist qualifications are needed and people from many different backgrounds volunteer for the role. Enthusiasm, commitment and an interest in education are the most important qualities. You don?t need to have a family member attending a school or college to become a Committee Member.

The Committee at St Mary & St Thomas is made up of:

  • Church or Diocese representatives
  • Staff representatives
  • Community members, including parents

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