Governance

Jane joined the Governing Body in March 2016 as an Associate Governor and became a Foundation Governor in September 2016. Having been a student here previously, Jane worked at Notre Dame for 32 years, firstly as a Peripatetic Teacher before taking on a permanent contract with the school and had been Head of Music since 2003 until her retirement in July 2016.

Jane is Lead Governor for Safeguarding, Statutory Grants and Link Governor for Teaching and Learning.

Michael had a career in education, teaching Mathematics and Computing in Liverpool and London, before moving to Plymouth to be Deputy Headteacher at Notre Dame from 1991 to 2003. Following retirement, he took up the role of Foundation Governor and Chair for Meavy C of E Primary School and then The West Dartmoor Federation. Michael became a Foundation Governor of St Boniface College in February 2020 and Chair of the Joint Governing Body in January 2021. He is a parishioner of Holy Cross, Yelverton.
Michael’s interests include walking on Dartmoor and photography.

Michael is the Link Governor for Sixth Form and Staff Wellbeing.

Helen is a former student at Notre Dame and joined the Governing Body in 2019 as a Foundation Governor. Helen spent most of her working life in the Pensions and Investment sector, initially as a technical assistant and subsequently as a Sales Support Manager before retiring from full time employment in 2016.

Helen is married to a retired teacher and is a practising Catholic. She appreciates all types of music and enjoys performing as a solo vocalist or with groups of people. Helen had the pleasure of being part of the Notre Dame choir when they performed ‘Seven Last Words’.

As someone who benefited enormously from being a former student, Helen feels it is important for the school to continue to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn in a place where they feel secure, have a sense of belonging and achieve their full potential whilst promoting Christian attitudes

Helen is the Lead Governor for Health and Safety.

Father Jon is the Parish Priest at St Peter’s Catholic Church and has regular involvement with the school, supporting with Chaplancy, Assemblies and Masses and Religious Education.

Father Jon is Lead Governor for RE and Catholic Life.

Lesley as appointed as a Foundation Governor in March 2024. More information to follow.

Cathy was appointed as a Foundation Governor in March 2024. More information to follow.

Cecilia was appointed as a Foundation Governor in March 2024. More information to follow.