Here's where you can find out a bit about our governing body.
Governors have a key role to play in ensuring that our school is successful in our community.
Their aims include:
Some examples of the areas they help the school in are:
The governors attend a minimum of one meeting per term and one training / development session per school year. They also attend a school’s committee.
Introducing our governors...
Chris Flathers
Type of Governor: Principal (Headteacher)
Relevant interests: Married to Miss Hindle (pre-existing from before any changes in regulations)
Councillor Nagus Narenthira - Chair of Governors
Type of Governor: Co-opted
Elected by: Governors
Relevant interests: Governor at Colindale Primary School
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Councillor Gill Sargeant
Type of Governor: Local Authority
Nominated by democratic service
Appointed by Governors
Relevant interests: Trustee of Colindale Community Trust
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Sue Hinton
Type of Governor: Co-opted Chair of Govs
Elected by: Governors
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Debbie Cooney
Type of Governor: Co-opted Vice Chair
Governors
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Vicky Dawes
Type of Governor: Co-opted
Elected by: Governors
Relevant interests: Lead Deputy Head, Goldbeaters
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Nicola Young
Type of Governor: Staff
Elected by: Staff Election
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I have been working at the Orion Primary School as a class teacher for 11 years.
Having started as a newly qualified teacher, my role has developed and grown. As well as being a class teacher I have also had a leadership role in Art and Design, Design and Technology, Modern Foreign Languages and our Academy programme. My current role began when the school first expanded from two form entry and I am now the Head of World Learning and Key Stage One Leader, which involves leading all foundation subjects and overseeing the Year 2 SATs assessments.
I became a Governor in 2011 because I was looking for ways I could be further involved and support the school. I am very proud to be part of the Governing Body and the Orion Primary School.
Elizabeth Jane Howard
Type of Governor: Co-opted
Elected by: Governors
Relevant interests: Goldbeaters Support Staff
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Sarah E Fox
Type of Governor: Parent (Goldbeaters)
Elected by: Parents
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Ms Tahiya Ali
Type of Governor: Parent (Orion)
Elected by: Parents
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I became a governor because I was inspored by the positive learning attitude at the school and the encouraging effects it had on my children. When I'm not working at the school as a Teaching Assistant, I enjoy spending time with my family and I'm also fascinated by astronomy.
Being part of a wonderful multi-cultural federation makes me proud... the schools are positive, vibrant and outstanding!
Miss Annii Cockings
Type of Governor: Parent
Elected by: Parents
Re-election date: 18th Jan 2020
Hi, I am Annii and was elected as a Parent Governor in December 2015. I am an Artist and graduated with an Applied and Media Arts BA (Hons) Degree in 2002. I have many years of experience working in the educational system from Early Years to Secondary School, I also used to support children with special educational needs and teach vulnerable and disaffected students aged 13-19 that were not in the educational system.
I have an interest in our children’s futures and as a Governor it is important for me to provide the communities views and give a fair input from a parental perspective. I wish to make a positive contribution to our children’s education and help keep the Federation to be known as outstanding.
On my visits to the Schools I have been very impressed with the Federation’s level of high standards and the quest to empower our children. I am very gratified with the staff's way of teaching education in addition to the enthusiasm and encouragement of promoting healthy eating and providing fresh food and free activities for our children. I really like and am proud of the schools ethos of encouraging good eating habits whilst educating and involving parents.
I believe the Gold Star Federation is very exciting and unique establishment and is helping create and empower an incredible future for our children!
Mrs Constance Kirby
Type of Governor: Parent
Elected by: Parents
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Mr David Satchwell
Type of Governor: Co-opted Governor
Elected by: Governors
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