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

Job: Head of Finance Business Support at Havebury Housing

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.

Job: Director at Praxis42

Parent to: Holly and Chloe

Message to Parents: Having grown up in Boxford I have always been aware of what an excellent school HCPS is so it was the obvious choice when the time came to choose which school the girls should attend. The team here are second to none and are always working hard to provide our children with an environment in which they can thrive. It’s a privilege to be a Governor at HCPS and to work with such a great team.

Favourite book: The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark

Roles: Governor Designated Online Safety Lead, Curriculum

Job: Credit & Collections Manager

Parent to: Poppy

Message to Parents: I’m over the moon to be elected as Parent Governor at a school which is very close to my heart, both as an ex-pupil and now as a parent.  I’m looking forward to the opportunity to support the School as a Governor and learn more about HCPS, helping to drive improvements and make the school and its pupils be the very best they can be.

Favourite Children’s Book: Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson

Job: Police Officer – Locality Inspector for Bury St Edmunds police command

Parent to: Isla and Noah

Message to parents: Having been a pupil at the school myself, I feel a strong connection and bond with the buildings, staff and ethos. My own children continue to strive and grow as they progress through nursery and year one respectively, and I am very committed to helping the team and teaching staff provide the best learning journey for all students.

Hadleigh is a great place to live, and its future starts with those walking through the gates. I am proud to be a small part in shaping that future.

Favourite children’s book: Stick Man

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 have 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: Teacher

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

Message to Parents: I have been a class teacher at HCPS since 1986. Currently I am part of a team teaching specialist subjects and am privileged to teach music to all the children from Nursery to Year 6. I have devoted a great deal of my working life to this school and am pleased to be a staff representative. At HCPS we provide a happy, safe, caring and stimulating environment where we ensure 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: ‘Dogger’ by Shirley Hughes.