Welcome to our Governor's Section

Thornhill Primary School has a brand new Governing Committee, this is the start of an exciting new era for the school. 

The committee runs as part of the overall Hamwic Governance structure, more details on that can be found here - http://www.hamwic.org/governance 

The committee has three core functions as set out in law. These are:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos, and strategic direction.
• Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the performance management of staff; and
• Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent.

The full Governing Committee meets twice each term and is currently composed of:

• The Headteacher
• Two Staff Governors
• One Parent Governor
• One Co-opted Governor
• The Clerk of Governors

There are vacancies so if either yourself or someone you know might be interested in joining the Governing Committee please email the Clerk of the Governors to express an interest at: smackay@thornhillsch.net

Elected Governors are appointed for terms of four years, after which they will either stand down or seek re-election. The parents and guardians of children attending the school have the opportunity to elect the parent Governors when a vacancy occurs.  Co-opted Governors are normally appointed for terms of four years and are chosen based on the skills they offer the Governing Body.  The main duty of the Governors is to set the strategic direction of the School and to provide the overall governance. They are not responsible for the day-to-day management of the school.

Contacting the Governing Committee

We hope you will be very happy with everything at our school and would welcome positive feedback at any time. It is always good to know what you feel we are doing well. Equally, if you ever have a concern about an aspect of our school it is important that you let us know. Your first contact should always be with the Headteacher but, if required, you can contact the Governors.

If you wish to contact a member of the Governing Body this can be done via the school office or via the Clerk - smackay@thornhillsch.net

Governor Information 

Christopher Lawrence (Chair)

Information to follow 

Joanna Allen 

I am one of two staff governors at Thornhill Primary School.  I have over 10 years experience of school governance as well as a previous career in finance behind me.  Currently, I am the Attendance Officer at Thornhill.  I am passionate about ensuring that children come into school regularly to access their education and the opportunities which learning presents now and in later life.   I work hard to build positive and productive relationships with our children, their families and the people I work with.  I am therefore proud to part of the governing body.  

Jenna Dyke 

Information to follow 

Franco Gramuglia 

Information to follow