GOVERNORS’ PROFILES:
Mrs Sarina Wickens
Foundation Governor – Appointed 01/09/2009
Sarina has been a Foundation Governor at St Mary’s Primary School since
1999. She has three children, one of whom has been through the school
and two who are currently pupils. Sarina is committed to Catholic
education and fully supports the ethos of our school.
Sarina works as a nurse in the community, and family is central to her life.
Currently Sarina is Chair of Governors, working alongside the school to
raise standards and to provide the education our children deserve. Over
the years she has undertaken many roles and she has a strong sense of
the strategic view needed to move the school forward. The role of Chair
of Governors is a commitment that Sarina takes very seriously.
(September 2012)
Mr Jamie Dobson
Parent Governor – Elected 25/06/2010
Jamie has been a Parent Governor since August 2010. He has two
children at St Mary’s, and another child who is currently below school
age.
Jamie was elected in September 2011 as Vice-Chair of the Governing
Body. Jamie is also the Chair of Resources Committee following election
in October 2011.
He also has a particular interest in the building improvement works,
having been working in Affordable Housing for over 10 years – initially in
Housing Management but for the past seven years as a Project Manager
representing the client on all aspects of new-build housing developments
from inception to completion.
In the limited spare time that he has, Jamie enjoys running and going to
the gym.
(October 2012)
Mrs Anne Jarman
Foundation Governor – Appointed 01/12/2008
Anne is a retired primary school teacher. Her three children all attended
St Mary’s and two grandchildren are now pupils at the school.
Anne has been a parishioner of St Mary of the Angels since the early
1980s when the family moved to Worthing, and Anne was part of the
Liturgical team under several Parish Priests.
One of Anne’s main roles as a Governor is ensuring that the school’s
Catholicity and Ethos is maintained and apparent throughout the school.
(October 2011)
Mr Stephen Clarke
Associate Member – Appointed 13/12/2010
Stephen is a family man with two grown up daughters. He retired to
Worthing in 2009, at which time he also became a grandfather to twins.
Stephen had a career in banking, taking early retirement at the age of 50
when a Senior Manager in charge of two branches within the Kingston/
Croydon area.
Stephen then became a bursar and company secretary at a co-educational
independent school for 2½– 13 year olds before finally stopping work at
the end of the 2009-2010 academic year.
Stephen has a wide experience and knowledge in the financial and
educational sphere, with dealings in aspects of legal, budgeting, personnel
and premises.
Stephen is an Associate Member of the Governing Body, appointed in
December 2010 with a particular emphasis towards supporting and
assisting the Governing Body in financial aspects.
(October 2012)
Mrs Terry Formoy
Staff Governor – Elected 01/02/2011
Terry is a Staff Governor who is employed at St Mary’s as a Higher Level
Teaching Assistant (HLTA) currently working with EYFS and Year 1/2
pupils. Terry is also a parent of a pupil at the school.
As a Governor, Terry is a member of the Governing Body’s Provision
Committee. Her role focuses on the aspects of Equality, Community
Cohesion, Disability/Accessibility and PSHCE.
(October 2012)
Miss Lorna Lee
Associate Member – Appointed 01/02/2011
Lorna joined St Mary’s as an Associate Member of the Governing Body in
February 2011, primarily to support with Human Resources and policies.
As a former pupil, Lorna has a strong affinity with St Mary’s and is
pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to the running of the
school.
Lorna has worked in Human Resources for the last six years,
predominately within further and higher education.
Lorna has recently taken on the role of Link Governor, which involves
identifying training needs and providing information on learning and
development activities to increase the effectiveness of the governing
body. She is also a member of the Governing Body’s Resources Committee
and the Equal Opportunities Working Party.
(October 2011)
Mr Joe Sacco
Foundation Governor – Appointed 26/09/2011
Although Joe attended St Mary’s in the early 1970s he has not had any
subsequent involvement with the school until his son started last year.
Joe is a director of a vehicle-leasing company based in Arundel, providing
company cars and vans for businesses. Joe has been with the company,
which has many varied clients based throughout the U.K., for ten years.
Previous to this Joe managed several stores, working for Moss Bros as a
store manager, and was also responsible for staff training for around 20
stores.
Joe was appointed as a Foundation Governor in September 2011.
(October 2011)
Mr Colin Tomlinson
Associate Member – Appointed 14/10/2011
Colin left the Army in February 2012 after twenty very enjoyable years.
During his service he completed operational tours in Bosnia, Oman, Kuwait,
Saudi Arabia and Northern Ireland and exercises in Cyprus, Kenya and
Norway. He has undertaken a number of projects ranging from quick and
high impact demolition contracts in Northern Ireland and construction
tasks in Bosnia, Norway and Kuwait. He has always had an interest in
training and development and worked in the Royal Engineers individual
training organisation. He is now employed by Taylor Woodrow resourcing
the extension of the Nottingham Tram system. His role includes
overseeing recruitment, work force training and the implementation of
apprenticeship programmes.
Colin is the proud father of four boys, all of whom attend or have
attended St Mary's; three have moved onto Secondary education and one
remains. When he actually has any spare time from looking after his
children he has a keen interest in football, rugby, sailing, skiing and
military history. He is also studying a MBA with the Open University
which he is due to complete in May 2013.
Colin was appointed as the Local Authority governor in February 2012 and
is looking forward to contributing to the development of St Mary's school
over the next four years.
(October 2012)
Fr. Chris Benyon
(Associate Member – Appointed July 2010)
Fr. Chris is the Parish Priest at St Mary of the Angels Parish Church.
When Fr. Chris joined the Parish in 2007 he became a Foundation
Governor at St Mary’s C P School; however, due to ever-increasing Parish
responsibilities, in July 2010 he relinquished his role as Foundation
Governor in order to make way for a Foundation Governor with more time
available to support the school.
Fr. Chris continues to support the Governing Body as an Associate
Member with a focus on our Ethos, Collective Worship and Religious
Education. He also supports the school’s Spirituality, visiting regularly to
speak to staff and pupils and also leading Masses and Liturgies.
(October 2011)
Mrs Cecilia Lewis
Mrs Lewis joined St Mary’s Catholic Primary school in September 1987 as
a class teacher and has always felt that it is a wonderful place for
children to be nurtured and to grow. The school community works hard to
ensure that it brings its Mission, Vision and Values alive by placing
children first and at the centre of the school’s life and purpose.
After spending a year working for the West Sussex Primary Advisory
team in 2000-2001, Mrs Lewis returned as the school’s Deputy Head and
Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator.
Her promotion to Head Teacher in March 2009 was the most exciting
time in her career and remains so.
Mrs Lewis has three daughters, one of whom currently attends St Mary’s
school. She and her family live in Worthing and feel part of a very special
sea-side community.
(October 2011)