Governors & Governance

Holy Ghost Governing Board

The Governing Body of Holy Ghost Catholic Primary is accountable for determining the ethos and strategic direction of the school, in order to provide children with a high quality education in a supportive and stimulating learning environment. As a Catholic Governing Body, it ensures that the mission of the school puts God at the centre of its work. It ensures that all pupils and members of staff have the opportunity to fulfil their potential, irrespective of their background, identity, capability or circumstance.

The Governing Body:

• Sets the strategic direction of the school
• Challenges and supports the school by monitoring, reviewing and evaluating
• Ensures financial accountability 

Please find below the Annual Governors Statement for 2024 from our Chair Of Governors, Dr Richard Bogle.

Annual Governors Statement

Our Governors

Dr Richard Bogle - Chair of Governors                               Foundation Governor

Mr Nick Birmingham - Chair of Finance Committee      Foundation Governor

Ms Choima Etienne - Chair of Curriculum, Standards   Foundation Governor

                                        & Ethos Committee

Mrs Grainne Galtieri                                                                Foundation Governor

Ms Chiara Banti                                                                       Foundation Governor

Ms Bee Sivarajah                                                                     Foundation Governor

Mrs Sylwia Boyle                                                                      Foundation Governor

Father Richard Whinder                                                         Foundation Governor

Mr Ronny Brazdil                                                                      Local Authority Governor

Mrs Rosey Jeffery                                                                    Parent Governor

Mr William Young                                                                    Parent Governor

Mr Jared Brading                                                                    Executive Headteacher

Mrs Gabriella Murphy                                                            Associate Governor

Ms Marlene Zammit                                                               Teacher Representative

Governor Information

Please find information pertaining to the Holy Ghost School Governors.

Governor's Annual Impact Statement 2025-2026

School Building Fund

Holy Ghost is a Voluntary Aided (VA) school, which means that out grounds and buildings are only partly funded by the Local Education Authority. 

The government requires all Catholic and other faith schools in England to provide 10% of these costs.

As a voluntary aided school, the governors are responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the site and premises.  Unlike non-denominational schools, we do not receive full financial assistance for this type of work.  We have relied heavily on the Friends’ Fund for the major projects that have taken place here – from the completion of our “astroturf” projects on the back playground, and on the main playground, the creation of the “Learning Lab” and “Splat” and development of our Reception building. None of these improvements would have been possible without this help.

There are many demands and priorities for the school building and grounds and the more parent contributors we receive, the more we can do to enhance the school facilities for your child.

If every family in the school were to make a donation of £120 per year, then the School would have an income of over £17,000 to carry on the work of maintaining and improving the buildings.  However it is important to stress that this is an entirely voluntary contribution.  Some families may be able to afford more than this amount, and some less.  Any contribution will be gratefully received.

Holy Ghost Friends Standing Order and Gift Aid Form