GOVERNOR PROFILES

REV. PATRICK REGAN (CHAIR OF GOVERNORS)

My involvement with St Michael’s School goes back to the early Seventies.

All our five children attended St Michael’s and I have been a governor ever since.

St Michael’s is a wonderful school and I am privileged and proud to be associated with it and I know my fellow Governors feel the same. Having served for many years on a variety of governing bodies and college corporations across the whole spectrum of education I can assure you are they are the most dedicated, hard working and talented group I have encountered. It is certainly the happiest board I have ever been involved with, which reflects the atmosphere which pervades the whole school.

Rev. John Birch (Vice Chair of Governors)

My name is John Birch. I am married with three grown up children and three grandchildren.

I have been strongly associated with our school for nearly 60 years firstly as a pupil and now as a Foundation Governor for the last 30 years. I regard it a privilege and a pleasure to support our staff and children in my Governing role.

As a Deacon in the Parish, I take a special interest and responsibility for Religious Education and I am the link Governor for Relationship and Sex Education. I am proud of our school’s achievements and I will help to ensure that our children continue to learn in a safe and caring environment.

Father Niall Mullaley (Foundation Governor)

My name is Father Niall Mullaley, I am the Parish Priest of the parish dedicated to Saint Philip Neri in Birkenhead.

Christine Perkins (Foundation Governor)

I have been a governor at St Michaels for over 12 years, first as an LA governor and now as a foundation Governor.

I was an active member of the PTA when my children attended the school and I am an active member of the church, so when I was asked to become a governor I was happy to become involved.

I enjoy learning about the developments within the schools and the way in which the curriculum is being taught across the school and also being involved in various committees.  I enjoy the participation in the school events where possible and Mrs Ralph keeps us up to date with any news.

As i am enjoying retirement, we value the time spent with the family and especially our grandchildren. As we have a motorhome we can pack up and go to wherever we wish at a moment’s notice, but always take lots of books, my knitting and walking boots.

Gill Gaunt (Foundation Governor)

I have been a Foundation Governor for about eight years. I enjoy it very much as the school has been part of my life for a very long time. The school wasn't built when we moved to Woodchurch but my brothers & sister attended as did my eldest son.

I feel privileged to be a Governor and be involved with the school helping make decisions for the good of the school. I am a parishioner of St Philip Neri (St Michaels) and I am involved with various activites at church.

We enjoy our family and we have four granddaughters who I have looked after over the years. As I am retired, I enjoy gardening, reading, watching tv and walking.

Madeleine Haines (Foundation Governor)

I am Madeleine Haines and I am a Foundation Governor which means that I am a practising Catholic and was appointed by the Diocese.

I have been a Governor at St Michaels for almost eleven years and I love working with the school to support its work in giving the children the best education possible . Possibly one of the highlights of my time as a Governor is that  I have been able to go to Ireland with Year 6 children on three occasions. It was lovely to see them thoroughly enjoying themselves and enthusiastically throwing themselves into all the activities. They were a credit to you. It is sad that they are not able to go due to Covid – I can understand how disappointed they must be.

I live in Wirral and have been involved in education for a very ling time and so it is a privilege to be a Governor at St Michaels and to be of service to the school and its children, staff and parents/carers.

Kate Walker (LA Governor)

I joined the Governing Body seven years ago as a Local Authority governor.

I had been a headteacher for many years and I wanted to use some of the skills and experience that I had built up, for the benefit of the school. I enjoy learning about all the developments taking place at school, innovative teaching methods and the ways in which the teachers ensure that the children have a really supportive, rich, learning environment.

I have three grown up children and a cat. I enjoy walking, with my husband and friends, painting and reading.

Anne Roberts (Staff Governor)

I have worked at St Michael and All Angels for 31 years and have built up strong relationships with staff, parents and children - past and present.

I am totally committed to the continued improvement of our school and can contribute many years of professional experience. I have taught across all Key Stages and set up the Behaviour Base. For me, St Michael’s is more than just a place of learning, it’s a family and community where we all support each other.

Susan Ralph (Headteacher Governor)

I took up my post as Headteacher at St Michael and All Angels Primary in January 2013 and therefore became a Governor.

I became a teacher in 2001 and throughout my career I have worked in two other Primary schools, one in Wirral and one in Cheshire.

When I am not busy in school I have two gorgeous now secondary age children and a husband at home who keep me very busy! We are also football mad in our household so my weekends are filled with various matches!