School Governors (ID 1416)

• Pauline Brigham-Brookes
  Health & Safety, SEND, Premises & Resources Committee
  Pauline Brigham-Brookes

  Role: Foundation governor

  Term of office from 31 Jul 2023 to 30 Jul 2027

  First appointed on 1 Sep 2019
  Appointed by Archdiocese of Birmingham DES

  Biography

  I was former deputy headteacher at St. Aloysius School from 2003 – retiring in 2018 and I became a school governor to help support during and post COVID 2020. It is enriching to continue learning and contributing to this wonderful primary school. I had been deputy chair during period of appointing new head and deputy in 2022.

  I had lead in Mathematics and RE whilst teaching at the school. I had taught in Year 6 for 10 years, which was very rewarding. I had a good relationship with Brookes University and luck to welcome many students on their journeys into teaching. Several had joined the staff as a result of their positive experiences. During my temporary return I was delighted to work in Year 1, early Years and the Acorn Nursery – staff always encouraging and supportive – living the Gospel values.

  I have always valued the support from The Oratory community and within the school's staff – always feeling valued in my different roles.

• Pauline Broadway
  Vice Chair of Governors
  Pauline Broadway

  Role: Foundation Governor and Vice Chair of Governors

  First appointed: 1 Sep 2019

  Current term of office: 1 Sep 2023 to 30 Jul 2027

  Appointed by: Archdiocese of Birmingham DES

  Bioraphy

  I am passionate about delivering great outcomes for our children and helping to build a strong community spirit at our school. I have a 10 year old daughter who attends our school and I've been closely involved with our school for 6 years; firstly as Chair of the PTA and now as a Foundation Governor. It's been a busy year for our school with inspections and leadership recruitment but we now have an amazing school leadership team to drive positive change.

• Fr. Nicholas Edmonds-Smith
  Foundation Governor
  Fr. Nicholas Edmonds-Smith

  Role Foundation governor

  Term of office from 23 Sep 2025 to 22 Sep 2029

  First appointed on 23 Sep 2021

  Appointed by Archdiocese of Birmingham DES

  Biography

  I am the Parish Priest of St Aloysius parish, and Provost (Superior) of the Oratory. Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, I joined the Oxford Oratory in 2007, and was ordained priest in 2011.

  As Parish Priest, I became a school governor to continue the involvement of the Oratory Fathers in supporting the Catholic life and ethos of our wonderful St Aloysius primary school, and helping to maintain the school as an important part of our parish and Oratory family.

  As a Governor I provide a link between our school and the parish, and celebrate the sacraments and special moments of prayer and Catholic life with the school community. To help the pupils and teachers to “be ambitious for the higher gifts”, and develop a deeper relationship with Jesus - while respecting the rich diversity of the Church and our wider society.

• Pia Jolliffe
  Foundation Governor
  Pia Jolliffe

  Role Foundation governor

  Term of office from 1 Sep 2025 -

  First appointed on 1 Sep 2025 -

  Appointed by Appointed by Archdiocese of Birmingham DES

  Biography

• Maria Moorwood
  Parent Governor
  Maria Moorwood

  Role: Parent governor

  Term of office from 1 Sep 2025 to 31 Aug 2029

  First appointed on 1 Sep 2025

  Appointed by Parent Body

  Biography

  I have two children at St Aloysius in Chestnuts and Year 2. I was elected Parent Governor in 2025. In my day job I am Head of Development at Modern Art Oxford.

  I became a school governor to try to make a valuable contribution to the school, its students and broader community, in a way that furthers St Aloysius' mission and strategic objectives as well as upholds its values. I hope to help develop a fun and inspiring community, grounded in respect and compassion, where all students feel safe and enabled to thrive and find joy in their learning.

  I am a member of the school's Education and Standards Committee with a focus on Early Years. I am keen to support the school to create the best possible learning environment for the its pupils and, as appropriate, lend expertise from my work in the culture sector.

• James McCullagh
  Associate Governor (Former Vice-Chair of Governors)
  James McCullagh

  Role: Associate Governor (Former Parent Governor, Vice-Chair of Governors and Chair of Finance Premises and Resources Committee)

  First appointed on 1 Sep 2021

  Current term of office from 1 Oct 2025 to 30 Sep 2026

  Appointed by the Governing Body

  Biography

  I applied to be a Parent Governor at St Aloysius in 2021in order to help it become an inspirational place to teach and learn, to help uphold its high standards and promote the values of respect, tolerance, diversity, and inclusion at the school.

  I am committed to helping develop a fun, vibrant school community that values high-quality teaching and learning, laying strong foundations for pupils as they begin their educational journeys and support their growth into confident individuals who will thrive in the future.

  As a governor, I regularly visit the school to discuss the curriculum and school premises and to take part in learning walks. During School Science Week, I have delivered talks to Years 3, 4, and 5, exploring the chemistry of the elements and how science can help us understand the world around us. I am currently the Link Governor supporting the development of the school's new website.

• Eileen Quigley
  Chair of Governors
  Eileen Quigley

  Role: Local Authority Governor (and Chair of Governors)

  Term of office from 1 Mar 2022 to 28 Feb 2026

  First appointed on 1 Mar 2022

  Appointed by Oxfordshire Country Council

  Biography

  I moved to Oxford in 2020, following a career in education which included Headship of a Catholic school in London and a Lasallian school in Malaysia. I became a Local Authority Governor for St Aloysius in 2021, was Chair of The Education and Standards Committee and served on the Finance and Premises Committee. I was elected Chair of Governors in September 2025.

  I became a Governor at St Aloysius in order to offer my support to the school at the heart of this Catholic community. I believe that my long experience in Catholic education as a teacher, headteacher and OCC School Improvement Partner enable me to provide constructive support and challenge to the senior leaders in the school.

  I believe that the school should be a safe, nurturing and inspirational place of learning where all children are supported to reach their potential. becoming curious and caring individuals who are responsible citizens with a mission to serve. My key areas of focus as a Governor are Leadership, Curriculum and teaching and learning. I visit the school regularly and spend time meeting with the Headteacher and other members of the Senior Leadership Team.

• Ashley Robson
  Foundation Governor
  Ashley Robson

  Role: Foundation governor

  Term of office from 31 Jan 2025 to 30 Jan 2029

  First appointed on 31 Jan 2025

  Appointed by Archdiocese of Birmingham DES

  Biography:

• Hannah Tebb
  Headteacher
  Hannah Tebb

  Role: Headteacher

  Term of office from 1 Jan 2021

  First appointed on 1 Jan 2021

  Appointed by Governing Body

  Biography:

• Parent Governor
  Parent Governor
  Parent Governor

  Role: Parent governor

  Term of office from 1 Sep 2025 to 31 Aug 2029

  First appointed on 1 Sep 2025

  Appointed by Parent Body

  Biography

• Clare Thomas
  Foundation Governor, Chair of the Education and Standards Committee.
  Clare Thomas

  Role: Foundation governor

  Term of office from 31 Oct 2022 to 30 Oct 2026

  First appointed on 31 Oct 2014

  Appointed by Archdiocese of Birmingham DES

  Biography

  My husband Alex and I have five children: three of them have already passed through St Aloysius, and the two youngest are currently at school here, in Year 1 and Year 3. I joined the school's Governing Board as a Foundation Governor in 2014. In my day job I am a Latin, Classical Civilisation and ancient Greek teacher, and Head of the Humanities Faculty at d'Overbroeck's Oxford.

  What inspired you to became a governor and do you hope to achieve

  I was asked to become a Foundation Governor by the Diocese to help uphold the Catholic ethos of the school and as a practising Catholic and a mother, I was delighted to accept. For me, education of children in the Faith is one of the most important tasks of all. As a teacher, I have always been very keen to help the school provide a warm and nurturing learning environment, to teach all children as well as possible and to achieve the highest academic standards. Since parents are the first educators of their children, I am also keen to ensure that the school is a good partner and supporter of parents as they fulfil this most important vocation.

  What are your areas special interest as a governor

  I visit St Aloysius regularly to discuss the curriculum and Literacy in particular; I am currently the link governor for Literacy. In the past I have also been very involved in the PSHE and Relationships curriculum in the school.

• Maureen Thompson
  Co-opted governor
  Maureen Thompson

  Role: Co-opted governor

  Term of office from 1 Sep 2023 to 31 Aug 2027

  First appointed on 1 Sep 2023

  Appointed by Governing Body

  Biography:

• Anna Wilmore
  Foundation Governor
  Anna Wilmore

  Role: Foundation governor

  Term of office from 7 Jun 2024 to 6 Jun 2028

  First appointed on 7 Jun 2024

  Appointed by Archdiocese of Birmingham DES

  Biography

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