Roles: Budget Setting Committee, Curriculum, Hearings, Resources, Steering Committee

Job: Finance Director at St. Helena Hospice

Parent to: Megan and Holly

Message to Parents: I have lived in Hadleigh since the age of 6 and attended HCPS myself. When it was time to consider schools for my eldest child, HCPS seemed the likely choice but we still took our time to consider all options and base our decision on what the school could offer now, and not allow nostalgia and happy memories from 30 odd years ago bias our decision. Much has changed in that time, but what is still inherent in the positive culture and values which runs through the heart of the school and its community. I am happy that my children are part of this, pupils at HCPS do not just learn, but they thrive. The school has so much to offer above and beyond the basic curriculum, and I am privileged to be a Governor of such a wonderful establishment.

Favourite Children’s book: The Paper Dolls by Julia Donaldson, and The Christmasaurus by Tom Fletcher.

Roles: Governor Designated Online Safety Lead, Governor Designated Safeguarding Lead, Curriculum

Job: Police Officer- Currently Detective Sergeant in the Ipswich safeguarding unit

Parent to: Lucy and Molly

Message to Parents: Having grown up in the area and lived in Hadleigh for 13 years I am proud to be elected as a parent governor at Hadleigh community primary school. Our school has a strong sense of community and the passion that all those involved with the school has for the well-being and development of the children at our school is something I look forward to being a part of as my children progress through the years at the school. My daughter Lucy is in year one and particularly enjoys the provisions for music and sport that the school offers. In my job role I work closely with schools and can share my experience and passion for safeguarding of children with the governing body and the school community. 

Favourite Children’s Book: Schnitzel von Krumm’s Basketwork by Lynley Dodd

Job: Year 6 Teacher

Message to parents:

I recently joined HCPS as a class teacher and am very much enjoying teaching Year 6. I was drawn to teaching because I saw first-hand the difference a good teacher can make on a child’s life. What really attracted me to join the school was its vibrant curriculum, inclusive ethos and strong links to the local community.
These values have only become more evident to me since joining such a fantastic team, with everyone at the school making me feel very welcome from the offset. I look forward to serving the school as a staff governor; helping to maintain the high standards of the school and ensuring it remains a focal point of the local community.
It is great to work in a school where students are curious, enthusiastic and exemplify the school’s motto, “Be the best you can be.”

Favourite children’s book: Holes by Louis Sachar

Favourite children’s book: In My Heart by Jo Witek

Job:

Parent to: Jago & Kaleb

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Job: Progress Director and Teacher at Northgate High School

Parent to: Florence and Rose

Message to Parents: I have lived in Hadleigh all my life and attended HCPS. The School is a fantastic part of the community and one which holds a lot of happy memories for me, my family and friends. My eldest daughter has just started in the Nursery and her experience so far has been brilliant. This is down to the fantastic environment, the opportunities offered both inside and outside the classroom and the enthusiastic staff who support and nurture learning. I am proud and committed to be a part of the Governing body of the school and I am committed to supporting HCPS and its staff in providing an environment which allows children to reach their full potential.

Favourite childrens book: Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl

Roles: Budget Setting Committee, Pupil Discipline Committee, Resources, Steering Committee

Job: Chartered Accountant

Parent to: Alexander

Message to Parents: I am lucky enough to have known the school for over 30 years, from when I attended as a pupil. Whilst lots had changed in education since then, a lot of the great things at the school remain the same and are what makes the school such a friendly, supportive and wonderful place to learn in, just as it was back when I attended.

Favourite Children’s book: Anything by Roald Dahl.

Job: Stay at Home Parent.  Formerly HR Consultant

Roles: Curriculum Committee, Pupil Premium

Job: Residential Property Manager

Parent to: William and Imogen

Message to Parents: My wife grew up in Hadleigh and after many years living and working away and abroad we have returned to this fantastic community.

From William’s first involvement with the school, HCPS impressed me so much that I wanted to be involved in some way, and so I feel very lucky to have become a school governor. I look forward to supporting the pupils and the school in being the very best that they can be.

Favourite children’s book: The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr.

Roles: Curriculum

Job: Retired Teacher

Parent to: Sam and Josh, now adults, who both attended the school.

Message to Parents: I started my association with HCPS as a class teacher in 1986. Subsequently, I became part of a team teaching specialist subjects and was privileged to teach music to all the children from Nursery to Year 6. This was an extremely rewarding role and a pleasure to be part of each child’s musical development.

Following my retirement in August 2022, and having dedicated so much of my working life to HCPS, I take great delight in keeping links with the school by remaining as a Governor. I know from experience that HCPS provides such a happy, safe, caring and stimulating environment where all children feel valued as individuals and are encouraged to reach their full potential.

‘Start the day with a smile and you are sure to end on a good note!’

Favourite Children’s book: Tabby McTat by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler

Job: Deputy Chief Executive, NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board

Parent to: Cody

Message to parents:

I have lived on the edge of Hadleigh for the last five years since moving here with my husband from Dedham and before that London. Our son has just joined the preschool in September 2023 and so I am pleased to have been elected to support the school in its operation and get more involved in the local school community.

I have previously been a school governor and vice chair at a primary school when l was living in London. 

Favourite children’s book:  Hairy Maclary Series by Lynley Dodd and And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell