Governors
A Welcome from our Chair of Governors, Mrs E Jones
Dear Parents/Carers,
As Chair of Governors, I am delighted to welcome all our parents, old and new, to our website. I trust you will find all the information you require but if not, please do not hesitate to get in touch either with the school.
This last academic year has been tough for our community at St Damian’s but, true to form, the staff worked tirelessly as a team during the pandemic to ensure the education of your children continued. I have no doubt that this will continue over the next few years. Our great staff, once again, have exceeded all expectations, not because of external ‘pressures’, but because of our commitment and desire to help your children ensure they receive the best possible education. As a Catholic school we are here to serve the ‘community’.
You can be sure your children are receiving not just an academic education but an all-round Catholic education. We are rightly extremely proud of our reputation for the outstanding pastoral support of our children. We are proudly, a fully inclusive school and every child really does matter. With our excellent and experienced staff and first-class facilities, I am confident in saying your child could not be at a better school. It is a school where we recognise each child’s individual needs, talents and contributions.
On a personal level, I was particularly proud to be named ‘National Governor of the Year’ at a ceremony in the House or Lords December 2021. This is more external recognition for our school and its community. Finally, as Chair of Governors, I am tremendously proud of St Damian’s and assure you we will do our very best to ensure your child enjoys their time with us, is kept safe, achieves their full potential and leaves us as responsible, respectful, educated, caring member of the community with values that are second to none.
I look forward to meeting you in the near future at one of our various events.
Yours sincerely,
Elizabeth Jones
Chair of Governors
Mrs K Lowe
Associate Governor
Date of Appointment 15/03/2022
Term of office to 14/03/2023
I feel privileged to continue to work with the stakeholders of the St. Damian's community. As a former pupil, a former Assistant Head Teacher and the parent of three past pupils I have a long association with the school. I am therefore committed to ensuring the exceptional academic standards and pastoral care all our pupils deserve.
Appointed by: Governors
Relevant Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Material Interests: None
Governing Body of St Damian's RC Science College
Governor Profiles
Mrs E Jones
Foundation Governor
Chair of Governors
Date of Appointment 20/02/2020
Term of office to 19/02/2024
I have been associated with St Damian’s for over 40 years and I am proud to be Chair of this great school. I am very active in all aspects of the school including performance, L&T and our Catholic ethos. I know the staff and pupils and very importantly they know me. I feel privileged to be part of a Governing Body who cares so much for the pupils and who work so hard to ensure the pupils receive a first class all around education based on our Catholic ethos. My hobbies are spending time with my family, reading and I am a lifelong season ticket holder at Manchester United.
Appointed by: Diocese
Relevant Business & Pecuniary Interests: Foundation Governor at St Anne’s RC Voluntary Academy
Material Interests: None
Mr S Logue
Headteacher
I have been at St Damian’s since 2006, ten years as Headteacher. During this time the school has gone from strength to strength. It really is an honour and privilege to lead such a dedicated staff to ensure that our great pupils receive a world class education. We are a strong and caring community where all stakeholders; pupils, staff, parents and governors are committed to our simple vision, to be an outstanding catholic community in all that we do!
Relevant Business & Pecuniary Interests: Executive Headteacher at St Anne’s RC Voluntary Academy
Material Interests: None
Mrs L Dean
Foundation Governor
Vice Chair of Governors
Date of Appointment 24/02/2022
Term of office to 23/02/2026
I am a very proud ex-pupil of St Damian's and I want to give something back to the school. My aim as Vice Chair is to work alongside the Headteacher to ensure that the pupils achieve their full potential. I have worked in a variety of management roles in Financial Services and Banking for over 25 years and my current role is within HR. This experience has enabled me to be an active member of the Finance committee and the Headteachers performance management committee.
Appointed by: Diocese
Relevant Business & Pecuniary Interests:
Co-Operative Bank
Material Interests: None
Mrs G Carter
Foundation Governor
Date of Appointment 10/09/2021
Term of office to 09/09/2025
I am extremely pleased to be a governor at St Damian’s as I have been involved with the school for a number of years. Two of my children attended St Damian’s and I served on the board of governors as a foundation governor in the past. I am currently chair at a local primary school and I work as Head of Teacher Training at a private language school where I am involved in the running of the EFL teacher training department, operational issues and the safeguarding and pastoral care of all our trainee teachers. Both of these roles have equipped me with transferable sills that can be of great benefit to St Damian’s.
Appointed by: Diocese
Relevant Business & Pecuniary Interests:
Foundation Governor at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School
Material Interests: None
Mrs E Aspin
Foundation Governor
Date of Appointment 20/02/2020
Term of office to 19/02/2024
I have been a governor of St Damian’s for a number of years and bring my experience of being Chair at a local Primary to this role. My daughter attended St Damian’s and has been very successful in her career. I work for the LA in the capacity as a member of the care team.
Appointed by: Diocese
Relevant Business & Pecuniary Interests:
Chair of Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School
Material Interests: Local Officer (Tameside)
Fr Jude Lemeh
Foundation Governor
Date of Appointment 11/02/2022
Term of office to 10/02/2026
I am newly appointed foundation governor, as I am the new parish priest of Holy Cross and St Helen parish, Ashton. I look after St Ann's Church and St Christopher's Church. I currently provide pastoral support to St Damian's RC Science College.
Appointed by: Diocese
Relevant Business & Pecuniary Interests:
None
Material Interests: None
Mrs K Connor
Foundation Governor
Date of Appointment 05/03/2021
Term of office to 04/03/2025
I am currently appointed as a Foundation Governor at St Damian’s RC Science College, having previously been a parent governor for the school for 7 years. I currently work for NHS Pennine Care Foundation which is a specialist Mental Health Trust. This allows me to use my job role experience when supporting the school as my Link role of Safeguarding. I also support the Finance Committee.
Appointed by: Diocese
Relevant Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Material Interests: None
Sr Roseline Aluko
Foundation Governor
Date of Appointment 21/02/2022
Term of office to 20/02/2026
I am a newly appointed governor. I belong to the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Michael The Archangel, SSMA. Our charism is evangelisation through inculturation. I am a teacher of Religion on mission here in Ashton-under-lyne. I am currently serving as Minister of Religion in the Parish of Holy Cross and St. Helen and also here at St Damian's School.
Appointed by: Diocese
Relevant Business & Pecuniary Interests:
None
Material Interests: None
Mrs J Glynn
Local Authority Governor
Date of Appointment 24/02/2020
Term of office to 23/02/2024
I am the local authority governor for St Damian’s and have served on the governing board for many years. Although now retired I spent my career in merchandising/stock management. I am committed to supporting the head teacher & staff in all aspects of school life.
Appointed by: Local Authority
Relevant Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Material Interests: None
Mrs A Ogden
Staff Governor
Date of Appointment 24/11/2020
Term of office to 23/11/2024
I have over 15 years’ experience of leading the business services at St Damian’s, and on the Governing Board, I am a member of the Finance and Staffing Committee, and Premises, Health & Safety Committee. I am a very keen supporter of our school community fundraising events, having completed in the Manchester 10k and other events to raise money for charity, which is something I really enjoy. I am passionate about being part of a team that continues to deliver high standards and outcomes for all our pupils. Along with the guidance and support of our school governor’s, St Damian’s staff work extremely hard to create a safe and inspiring environment for everyone. I am grateful for the opportunity to play an active role in supporting all St Damian’s does in delivering the very best for our pupils.
Appointed by: Staff
Relevant Business & Pecuniary Interests: Foundation Governor at St Anne’s RC Voluntary Academy
Material Interests: None
Mr S England
Parent Governor
Date of Appointment 01/11/2021
Term of office to 30/10/2025
I am newly appointed as a parent governor with a daughter in year 10. I work as a transport manager for DHL and I am also a Customer committee board member for a local housing association. A role I hold within my day Job is a member of the DHL Goteach foundation team where we link with local schools to offer CV and interview workshops. I know first-hand how hard it is for a child to not reach their full potential without the correct support network behind them. I am hoping that my vast knowledge and life skills I have gained can have some valued input into shaping the future of our children.
Appointed by: Parents
Relevant Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Material Interests: None
Ms R Eke
Parent Governor
Date of Appointment 26/03/2021
Term of office to 25/03/2025
I am newly appointed as a parent governor with a young daughter in the current year 7: 2020/21 academic year and am very keen to bring my skill to the governing body. I am a very passionate Science lead practitioner; I have served in diverse capacities in several schools and look forward to the opportunities that lay ahead and looking forward to bringing my skill and 15 years teaching experience and safeguarding into my new role as a parent governor.
Appointed by: Parents
Relevant Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Material Interests: None
Committee Block
Chair
Mrs Elizabeth Jones
Vice-Chair
Ms Loretta Dean
Training Link Governor
Mrs Joyce Glynn
Child Protection/Safeguarding /SEN Governor
Mrs Kathryn Connor
Pupil Premium Governor
English Link Governor
Maths Link Governor
Leadership and Management
Ms Loretta Dean
Achievement
Mrs Elizabeth Jones
Teaching and Learning
Behaviour
Mrs Kathryn Connor
RE/S48
Finance and Human Resources Committee
Mrs Liz Aspin
Ms Loretta Dean
Mrs Kathryn Connor
Mrs Elizabeth Jones
Headteacher
Mrs Angela Ogden (SBM)
Premises, Health and Safety Committee
Mrs Elizabeth Jones
Mr Adam Simpson (Robertson Group FM)
Mr Jamie Maxwell (ICT Service Delivery Manager)
Mrs Angela Ogden (Health & Safety Officer)
Complaints Committee
Any eligible governor
Pupil Discipline Committee
(Pupil Exclusions)
Any eligible governor
Pay Committee
Ms Loretta Dean
Mrs Elizabeth Jones
Pay Appeals Committee
The remaining members of the Governing Body, excluding those employed at the school and those with a pecuniary interest.
Appointed Governors for HT Performance Review
(inc HT work/life balance)
Mrs Elizabeth Jones
Ms Loretta Dean
(Mr Frank McCarron) External Advisor
Admissions Committee
Mrs Joyce Glynn
Mrs Liz Aspin
Residential Visits
Chair
Reserves:
Any other eligible governor
Quorum: 3
Reserves:
Any other eligible governor
Quorum: 3
Reserves:
Any other eligible governor
Quorum: 3
Reserves:
Any other eligible governor
Quorum: 3
Reserves:
Any other eligible governor
Quorum: 3
Reserves:
Any other eligible governor
Quorum: 3
Reserves:
Any other eligible governor
Quorum: 2
Reserves:
Any other eligible governor
Quorum: 3
Recent Leavers
Fr Simon Firth