Arthur Egerton

LEA REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNOR

With my wife Virginia, I have lived in Old Skelmersdale for over 25 years. We have two daughters still at home and three married sons living away; one of our three grandsons lives with us on a semi-permanent basis, because of his mother’s illness.

I have been a Governor for nearly two years, serving on the Premises/Health & Safety Committee, also the Pupil Discipline & Exclusions, Staffing Review, and Head Teacher Performance Review Committees.

I work locally as a Design Engineer which together with my governors duties, family responsibilities and parish community commitments, leave little time for hobbies. However, I manage to jog occasionally, but prefer listening to music (all kinds) or reading for relaxation

Born in central Liverpool, David settled in Kirkby at the age of two. He attended Holy Angels RC Infant and Junior Schools before moving on to St. Kevin’s Comprehensive in September 1966. After completing public examinations he spent one year working as a Laboratory Technician within the Biochemistry Department of Liverpool University. David studied at Christ’s College and qualified as a teacher in July 1976. He began his career at Our Lady of Compassion RC Junior School, Formby in September of that year before moving on to Lander Road Primary School, Litherland in January 1979. After successfully completing a Diploma of Advanced Study in Education David was appointed Deputy Headteacher of the school in May, 1983. He took up post at St. Edmund’s RC Primary in September 1990 and was appointed as Justice of the Peace in November 1991.

David Married Helen in August 1977 and they have been resident in Skelmersdale for the whole of their married life. They have two children - Laura and Matthew.

An enthusiastic sportsman, David represented Kirkby Schoolboys’ Football Association at under 11, 14 and 15 levels and later the representative team of the Combined Universities and Colleges of England and Scotland. David spent a short time at Burscough Football Club before settling at Skelmersdale United FC for five seasons before injury forced a move into golf! After six years as Chairman of Beacon Park Golf Club, David now enjoys the benefits of membership at Gathurst Golf Club, where he plays off a handicap of 12.

Hi!

My name is Bobby Wilson, married to Eileen for 40 years, 3 children (all ex St. Edmund’s pupils).

I have lived and worked in Skelmersdale for 36 years. At the moment I work for Matalan in the Warehouse.

I have been a Foundation Governor for about 28 years, and am currently on the Finance/Staffing Committee and am Clerk for this Committee. I am also on the Staffing Appeals Committee.

I enjoy most sports (at my age only watching!) but play golf and enjoy reading, mainly mysteries and historical novels.

Frances Hopkins

FOUNDATION GOVERNOR

My name is Frances Hopkins. I am a widow, having been married to Jim for 43 years with 4 children and 9 grandchildren. (Jim and Andrew, our youngest son, died in 2003).

I have been a Foundation Governor for 33 years and am currently Chair of Governors and as such serve on most of the committees.

I am a retired BT telephonist and bank clerk; I am involved in adult catechesis with the Cursillo movement and I am a Team associate at Loyola Hall Jesuit Retreat Centre and trained there as a Spiritual Director over the last 14 years (involved with people exploring their faith and relationship with God). I recently completed a CLAIT course for computer training. I love reading, films, music and social gatherings with friends and family. My grandchildren absorb my time and energy and bring great joy.

I try to attend meetings as much as possible and be involved through fundraising and social events, to support as often as I can all activities that affect St.Edmund’s School.

Patricia Cushion

ELECTED NON-TEACHING STAFF GOVERNOR

My name is Patricia Cushion. I have lived in Skelmersdale for 29 years, I have two daughters Janet and Paula. Janet is Assistant Deputy Headteacher and is married to Stephen, they live in Skelmersdale and work in Liverpool. Paula lives in Skelmersdale and is a Qualified Pensions Administrator working in Manchester.

I joined the governing body in October 1999.

I started working in St. Edmund’s School 28 years ago, initially as a Welfare Assistant. I am currently a Classroom Assistant/Nursery Nurse plus Special Support Assistant, I therefore represent the Non-Teaching Staff.

I am on the Premises/Health & Safety Committee, Admissions Committee and Pupil Discipline Committee.

My hobbies are jigsaws, crosswords, reading and sewing. I am also a Sacristan at St. Edmund’s Church.

I am a member of the School Social Committee, and I also help at the sewing club and help run bingo’s for school funds.

Clare Trevelyan

ELECTED TEACHER GOVERNOR

My name is Clare Trevelyan and I have been on the Governing Body since 1996. I am the Teacher Governor and am on the Curriculum Committee. I have taught at St. Edmund’s since September 1993 and spent the year 2000 on a Commonwealth Teaching Exchange in Western Australia. I have travelled widely in Australasia and have visited Asia and America.

I teach a Yr 3/4 class, and I support the school in many of its fundraising events including the Christmas Fayre and discos.

This year I helped coach the girls’ football team and have been running a successful after-school sewing class, as well as co-ordinating the Dads & Lads Programme.

I have been a Foundation Governor for 17 years. I am married to Jim and have two daughters (both ex-St.Edmund’s). Rebecca is an R.E. Teacher and is married; Nicola is a student and still at home.

I live and work in Skelmersdale as an Accounts Manager.

I am a practising Catholic and worship at St.Francis. I attend all governors’ meetings and am chair of the Finance/Staffing committee, and I help with fundraising events.

Tracy Stringman

FOUNDATION PARENT-GOVERNOR

My name is Tracy Stringman and I have been on the governing body since 1996, firstly as elected Parent-Governor and latterly as Foundation Parent-Governor. I am the Learning Mentor at St. Edmund’s.

I have maintained close links with St. Edmund’s for many years; prior to the setting up of the school nursery class I helped run the toddler group three afternoons a week for 4 years as a Volunteer Assistant.

I am the governor responsible for Special Needs, a member of the Premises/Health & Safety committee and the Nominated Governor for the Nursery. I am also an “Appointed Governor” and have helped to set and review the performance targets of the Headteacher for several years.

My husband, Geoff, recently qualified as a Secondary School Science Teacher .Both my children attended St.Edmund’s and thoroughly enjoyed those years, they are now aged 14 and 13 and attend the Catholic High School in Skelmersdale.

I am a member of a quiz team (St.Edmund’s hold some excellent quiz nights for fundraising) and I always try to support the school in any social events.

Even though my children have now left, I will continue to support St.Edmund’s through the governing body, helping to promote the warm welcoming Christian ethos, that first convinced me it was the right school for my children.

Ann Wylie

ADDITIONAL CO-OPTED GOVERNOR

Hello My name is Ann Wylie and I have been the Minor Authority Representative on the governing body since July 2002. I am a member of the Pupil Discipline and Exclusions Committee and Staff Grievance and Disciplinary Committee. I have been the Assistant School Secretary (Part-time) since July 2003, a job I thoroughly enjoy. I am married to Philip and have two children, Peter and Alice, both of whom attend St Edmund’s. I have lived in Skelmersdale since the early 1960’s and attended St Edmund’s myself before moving onto St Richard’s Comprehensive in the town. We now live in Ashurst. I am a parent helper at the Ormskirk 42nd Beaver Colony and an enthusiastic “joiner in” at School functions and fund raising activities. When I’m not transporting my children to and from their various hobbies and activities I like to read, listen to music and walk the dog.

Maureen Callaghan

FOUNDATION GOVERNOR