Governors
List of Governors 2022/2023
Mr D. M. Joyce (Chair).
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Member of the Governing Body for over 18 years and Chair for 7 years.
Previously employed as a senior manager in Further Education and more recently as a Non Executive Director and Audit Committee Chair for East Lancashire Primary Care Trust.
Currently an independent member for the north west police authorities misconduct panels.
Married with three grown up children who all attended St Marys.
Mr. A.J. Alveston
I worked in the ceramic tile industry for many years and primarily in Sales and business management, being a Fellow of the Institute of Sales & Marketing. Eventually it was time to change my career path and move into business management as Sales Director for Tiles UK a national tile import and distribution business. This was followed by employment as a Business Development Consultant for a Spanish tile manufacturer. The objective was to develop new markets and specification business in the UK.
In my social time, I have been active in many sporting fields, and worked as Golf Club Secretary, Commercial Manager for a local football club and Advertising / Fund Raiser for a Lancashire League Cricket Club.
Mrs L Wolstenholme (Headteacher)
I have been a teacher at Saint Mary's since 2009 in a number of different roles including deputy head and in September 2018 I became the Headteacher. I have a passion for working with children and a focus on working with parents and the local parish community. I am also a catechist at our Church and help Father O'Brien deliver the Sacramental Programme. I enjoy reading, walking and eating out in my spare time. I am now the proud owner of our school dog Winnie who lives with myself and my husband.
Mrs T Duckworth (Deputy Head Teacher)
I have worked at St. Mary's for over 20 years now, as a Key Stage 2 teacher. I become the deputy headteacher in September 2019 and Acting Head Teacher in July 2022. I am also the English lead for our school. As part of this role my aim is to increase reading for pleasure for the children, as reading is a hobby that I thoroughly enjoy. I also enjoy baking, walking, shopping, going to the gym and looking after our four chickens.
Mrs L Lomberg (Assistant Head Teacher)
I have been working at St Mary’s since 2016 and I am currently the year six class teacher. I studied English Literature before completing my PGCE year at Manchester University. Before working at St Mary’s I taught at a large inner-city Manchester school, which was also great experience. I am our school Maths and Modern Foreign Languages lead. I love learning new things and adore teaching the fantastic children at St Mary’s. I am married with a little girl and have an energetic dog who I love to explore the outdoors with. In my free time I enjoy family time, swimming, going on holiday and socialising with my friends.
Mr A Bentley
I became a Parent Governor at St.Mary’s having previously served the school as a class teacher for 5 years. Prior to qualifying as a teacher I worked in the legal profession. I currently teach at The Manchester Grammar school where I enjoy the opportunity to pursue my sporting interests which include Football, Cricket, Running and Skiing. I enjoy organizing school trips, both at home and abroad, and have also worked as a Ski Rep during school holidays. I have been married for 7 years and am a father of 2 children, one of whom attends St.Mary’s. I recently enjoyed the opportunity to deliver the Sacramental programme, preparing the children of the Parish for Reconciliation and Holy Communion.
Mr D Georgy
I am a Foundation Governor, having been appointed in January 2018. I work as a Senior Commercial & Procurement Manager in a large multinational company and believe my education and experience will be an asset to the management and administration of the school through the Governing Body. My religion plays an important part of my life and I aim to ensure the school is conducted in accordance with the rites, practices and traditions of the Roman Catholic Faith. I have been married for 8 years and am a father of three children, one of which attends St Mary’s. In my spare time I enjoy travelling, hobby gardening, fishing, golf and socialising with family and friends.
Mr M Partington
I am a Foundation Governor having been appointed in November 2018. I am a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors having retired from my post in 2017 as an Associate Partner with a national property company where my work involved commercial property valuation throughout the north west of England. I am a lifelong member of St Mary’s RC Parish and actively involved in parish life and various parish projects. I am the Group Scout Leader of 109th Loyola Scout Group Oswaldtwistle, working with children of mainly primary school age for over 40 years. I am married and have lived in Oswaldtwistle all my life.
Mrs P Kornecki
Mrs E Marsden
Mr N Pitman
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The governors at St. Mary’s:
Promotes the Catholic ethos of the school and drives its aims and values.
Supports the school as worshipping community.
Ensures that the school constantly bears witness to the Good News in every aspect of its life.
Has the determination to help Saint Mary's to become and outstanding school.
Promotes high standards of achievement in all areas.
Serves to help every individual to reach their full potential in the image and likeness of God.
Is at the heart of strategic planning both for the present and for the school’s long term future
Actively engages in Policy Formation and review
Deploys resources effectively in support of the school's development cycle
Is active in target setting and promotion of raising standards
Involved in Performance Management
Has a planned and robust approach to monitoring and evaluation
Challenges and supports the Headteacher and teaching staff
Forms an effective partnership with Headteacher and teaching staff
Contributes to the happiness and welfare of the whole school community