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  • Governors

    As of November 2025, St Mark's became a member of our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. The structure and committees of our Governing Body reflect the structure of the Trust Board.  The school has two committees of the Trust Board which both meet termly - Resources and Teaching, Learning & Standards.

    Contact us via the school by e-mail: admin@st-marks.suffolk.sch.uk or in writing in an envelope addressed to a named Governor.

    There are different types of Governors.  Foundation Governors are appointed by the Bishop and are always in the majority in a Voluntary Aided school.  Parent Governors are elected.  Staff Governors represent the interests of the people employed by the school. 

    In many ways, our governors are the heartbeat of St. Mark’s Catholic Primary School. Their dedication, commitment, and unwavering belief in the power of education drive our school forward. They are the guardians of our educational legacy, ensuring that every child who passes through our doors is given the opportunity to thrive academically, spiritually, and personally.

    As we celebrate the vital role our governors play in shaping the future of St. Mark’s, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to these selfless individuals who dedicate their time and expertise to uphold our school’s values and enrich the lives of our students. Together, we continue to build a brighter future for the generations to come.

    St. Mark’s Catholic Primary School – Board of Governors

    Governor Name

    Category of Governor

    Body Appointing

    Responsibilities

    Pecuniary Interests

    End of Term of Office Dates

    Attendance of Meetings (4) for 25/26

    Jade Block

    Foundation Governor

    Diocese of East Anglia

    Executive Headteacher

    Deputy Headteacher, St Alban’s High School

    31/5/2030

    2/2

    Fr. Luke Goymour

    Foundation Governor

    Diocese of East Anglia

     

     

    30/11/2026

    4/4

    Anna Huggins

    Foundation Governor

    Diocese of East Anglia

     

     

    31/08/2027

    3/4

    Jenny McGhee Wallace

    Foundation Governor

    Diocese of East Anglia

    Chair/Safeguarding

    Executive Headteacher, St Alban’s Primary and St Laurence Primary

    06/05/2030

    2/2

    Justyna Nowakowska

    Foundation Governor

    Diocese of East Anglia

     

     

    08/07/2030

    3/4

    Magdalena Wojtan

    Foundation Governor

    Diocese of East Anglia

     

     

    28/02/2029

    3/4

    Daniel English

    Local Authority Governor

    Local Authority

     

     

    07/02/2029

    1/4

    Lucy Rout

    Parent Governor

    Parents

    Safeguarding

     

    07/11/2027

    3/4

    Rosemarie Birch

    Head of School

     

     

     

     

    4/4

    Joanna McCall

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Helen Bates

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Governors left during the year or at the end of the year

     

    Dr M Keller

    Headteacher

     

     

     

    Left 31/7/26

     

    C McKenna

    Chair of Governors

     

     

     

    Left 11/7/26

     

    D Hall

    Parent Governor

     

     

     

    Left 07/09/26