Name:

Torion Bowles – Chair of Governors

Governor Role:

I was appointed a Foundation Governor in September 2022, and took on the role of Chair in September 2024.  I am a member of both sub-committees, as well as a Link Governor for Humanities and Year 5.

Work:

I am a Solicitor and Partner of a local law firm, having practised as a civil litigator for nearly twenty years.

Family:

I am married and have a son and daughter who both attend St Anthony's.  My family is extremely important to me and we try to spend as much time as we can together enjoying the local countryside.  My family and I worship at Sacred Heart Church in Fareham.

Interests:

I am a keen badminton player and enjoy long distance walks.  I also enjoy watching cricket, especially Hampshire Cricket Club.  I have a keen interest in history and geography as well as enjoying the local countryside.

Name:

Luke Bower – Vice Chair

Governor Role:

I joined as Governor at St Anthony’s in July 2021.  I also serve on the Resources, Management, Risk and Audit subcommittee.

Work:

I run both a local marketing agency and a video production company.  My business is almost ten years old and we serve a wide range of clients in multiple sectors and countries.

Family:

My wife and I have been married since 2009 and we have two children, a boy in Year 2 and a girl in Year 5 who both attend St Anthony’s.  I’ve lived in this area all my life and my family still farms in the local villages and occasionally helps with the acquisition of animals for farm school.

Interests:

I enjoy playing and watching any sport, with Spurs being the team I’ve supported since a boy.  I am also a regular gym goer with an interest in the history of the South Coast area.

Name:

Kerry Meredith – Chair of Resources, Management Audit & Risk Committee

Governor Role:

I was appointed Foundation Governor in January 2021 and am currently Chair of the subcommittee for Resources and Management. This year (2024/25), I am the link governor for Music, Art/DT and year 6.

Work:

I have worked for NATS since 2001 and after extensive training, qualified as an air traffic controller in 2005. I am now an instructor and competency assessor in addition to my primary role of controlling aircraft.

Family:

My husband is also an air traffic controller, we met at the beginning of our training in Bournemouth. We have three sons: the eldest two attend St George Catholic College and our youngest is in Year 3 at St Anthony’s.

Interests:

I love spending time with my family particularly taking walks to the beach with our dog Fifer.  I enjoy playing sports such as squash, paddle boarding and cricket.  Two years ago, I took over the role of Junior Cricket Coordinator for Locks Heath Cricket Club.

Name:

Anne Taylor – Chair of Standards & Admissions Committee

Governor Role:

I have been a Governor at St Anthony’s since 2021. Currently I am the SEND Governor and chair of the Standards and Admissions committee. I have loved the challenge of both these roles using my experience in education to help and support the school. I continue to enjoy my role as a school Governor.

Work:

In 2018, I retired from teaching after 20 years.  During my career as a teacher I worked in foundation stage and latterly I worked as a special needs coordinator.

Family:

I have three sons who attended St Anthony’s.  My family is growing with the addition of new grandchildren.  I worship at St Margaret Mary’s parish.

Interests:

Since retiring I have been able to pursue my passions, particularly difficult types of sewing, quilting and dressmaking.  I am an active member of the St Vincent De Paul Society.

Name:

Anita Fitzpatrick – Safeguarding & Attendance

Governor Role:

I became a Foundation Governor in 2020 on the subcommittee for Standards & Admissions.  I am a link governor for Safeguarding, Pupil Premium and the Single Central Register.

Work:

I retired in 2014 to look after my grandchildren. I worked as a primary school teacher for 35 years.   I love being part of the school community.

Family:

I love spending time with my three grown up children and two grandchildren (who used to attend St Anthony's).  My family and I worship at Park Place.

Interests:

When I’m not busy with my family I love pottering about in the garden, doing my patchwork, reading, learning to speak Italian and lunching with my friends!

Name:

Gaye Perry – Health & Safety

Governor Role:

I joined the governing body in February 2021 as a Foundation Governor.

Work:

I have a small company – The Real Macaron Company – that specialises in macaron master classes and baking macarons for special events.  I also work with my husband in our Executive Search business.

Family:

My husband and I live in Hamble, having moved to the south coast in 2019.  I grew up in Fareham – attending St Jude’s School and Sacred Heart Church – so it has been a sort of homecoming for me.  We have three grown up children and two sons-in-law scattered around the globe – London and Hong Kong.

Interests:

I enjoy yoga, walking, tennis and golf, and sail with my husband.  I’m a keen Francophile, continuing to improve my spoken French with regular conversation lessons, French films and literature and am looking forward to being able to travel to France again soon.

Name:

Michele Rix – Responsible Officer

Governor Role:

I have recently joined the Governor team in the Resources Management, Audit & Risk Committee.  I am a co-opted governor.

Work:

I am a fully qualified Chartered Accountant with an MBA in Financial Management from the London School of Business and Finance.  I am currently working for Cytiva, a global provider of Technologies and Services that advance and accelerate the development, manufacture and delivery of Therapeutics.

Family:

I have two amazing children, who attend St Anthony’s in Year 3 and the Preschool .  I enjoy spending time with them and watching them grow, learn and develop as part of a wider family network.

Interests:

I am interested in helping the local community.  I currently manage the accounts for a local scout group and help out when I can.  Physical activity and keeping healthy are also important to me and I am often seen running to and from school on a regular basis.

Name:

Katrina Straker – Headteacher

Governor Role:

I joined the governing body in January 2021 as an Associate Governor and in September 2022, I was Acting Headteacher.  From June 2023, I was appointed as Headteacher.

Work:

I first joined the St Anthony’s family in September 2008 as a Year 5 teacher after completing my PGCE (a major change in career after 10 years of working in HR for a large accountancy firm in London).  I have never looked back!  Having taught in both key stages, I have specialised in Key Stage 2 in recent years, particularly Year 6.  Teaching is a vocation but is also my passion.  Every child is blessed with talents and our job is to nurture those talents and help children to be filled with self-belief.

Family:

My husband and I have two children who have both attended St Anthony’s and are now at Barton Peveril and St George Catholic College.  We also own the school dog, Bingley.

Interests:

My family love outdoor sports including rugby, hiking, cycling and sailing.  Bingley joins in with it all too.

Name:

Andrew Williams – Foundation Governor

Governor Role:

I was appointed a Foundation Governor in September 2024, and I sit on the Resources, Management, Audit & Risk sub-committee.  

Work:

I am a qualified accountant with a commerical background, having trained at Tata Steel in South Wales and worked in commercial finance at B&Q in Chandlers Ford.  I have recently taken on a role as Head of Finance specialising in recruitment funding.

Family:

Depsite my wife also being an accountant, I would like to think that we are not boring accountants. We have two wonderful little girls who are full of energy and personality.  One has recently started in Year R and the other is at nursery.

Interests:

Both my wife and I have huge families and there aren't many days when we are not playing some form of sport or running around the park.  I love snowboarding and I am a massive Spurs and England rugby fan - when I am not listening to or watching sport, I could talk about sports all day!  I am a keen runner, having recently completed 100 park runs and I am about to embark on the New York Marathon in November.

Name:

Michael McPhillips – Co-opted Governor

Governor Role:

Co-opted Governor in July 2022 and serve on the Resources & Management committee. I look forward to assisting the school community as best as possible.

Work:

I am a Chartered Accountant by profession and work for a large global audit and assurance practice in Southampton.

Family:

Blessed to be part of a loving family and share three children with my wife Ciara.

Interests:

Passionate Hurling and Gaelic Football fan having played both sports in Ireland.  Also a fan of Liverpool FC and Celtic FC.  Enjoy reading biographies and have an interest in completing a self build home in the future.

Name:

Fr Ansel D'Mello – Foundation Governor

Governor Role:

I have been a foundation governor since September 2023 when I was appointed to our Parish of St Margaret Mary’s, Park Gate.  St Anthony’s is our Parish school.

Work:

Parish Priest at St Margaret Mary’s, Park Gate and Trustee of the John Henry King Fund.

Interests:

I enjoy walking, cooking, reading and watching films and documentaries.  I am a huge Man Utd fan but enjoy most sports.

Name:

Kathryn Adams – Associate Member

Governor Role:

I became a Staff Governor at St Anthony’s in 2013 and since September 2022, I have been an Associate Member.

Work:

I have worked at St Anthony’s since September 2006 and I am currently the Early Years and Key Stage 1 Leader as well as class teacher in Year 1 and Year R.  I am also responsible for the development of Art and DT within the school, which is a passion of mine following my degree in Fine Art.  I am also fortunate to have the opportunity to teach art sessions for our gifted artists.

Family:

I have two children.  Family time is important to me and we spend a lot of time together and with extended family, including my nine nephews and nieces.

Interests:

I enjoy painting, long walks along the beach with my family and dog (Midi), gardening and swimming.  I also enjoy cooking with my son and supporting my daughter’s passion for ice hockey.

Name:

Tom Bint – Associate Member

Governor Role:

I joined the governing body in September 2022 as an Associate Member.  I sit on the Resources and Management committee, as well as attending full governing body meetings.

Work:

I am currently Assistant Headteacher and KS2 lead, and am really enjoying supporting Mrs Straker.  I also teach in Year 6 for three days each week and love the balance of my days in class, as well as two days of leadership and management time.

Family:

I have a young son, who is becoming cheekier every day.  I also have a cocker spaniel named Lola.  Between the two of them, they keep me on my toes when I am not at work!

Interests:

I enjoy watching and playing (sadly not much time any more!) sports, with football, cricket and rugby being my favourites.  I train at a gym regularly and when I can find the time, really enjoy reading too.

Name:

Rebecca Marshman – Staff Governor

Governor Role:

I became the staff governor in September 2022 and sit on the Standards & Admissions Committee.

Work:

I joined St Anthony’s in 2016 having worked in the hotel industry for the duration of my working life.  I began my teaching journey as an LSA in Year 3 before quickly joining the Year R team, where I grew my skill set before completing my teacher training year in Year 1.  I was successfully appointed as the Year 5 teacher in September 2021 and I love teaching in KS2!

Family:

I live locally with my family and our crazy whippet called Dennis.  We have a 20 year old daughter, who is keen to pursue a career working with children, and a 16 year old son, who looks set to join the Armed Forces once he has completed his college education.  Despite being older, they both still keep my husband and I very busy!

Interests:

We are a sports mad family and have season tickets to Southampton, who we follow home and away, although this is often not an enjoyable hobby!  We love being outside either walking Dennis, on the golf course or on the water in some capacity. I have a keen interest in cooking and have recently taken classes in Thai and Italian cooking, much to my family's delight!

Name:

Michelle Taylor – Staff Governor

Governor Role:

I started my role as Support Staff Governor in September 2022. I sit on the Standards and Admission Committee.

Work:

I joined St. Anthonys in August 2017 after relocating from London. Previously worked in other Catholic Primary schools. I am a HLTA currently and previously had roles as a teacher assistant and a one to one that specialised in autistic care.

Family:

I live locally in Locks Heath with my husband, two children and our pet dog Barney. One is studying for his A levels and the other is starting a career following graduating with a Law degree from Bournemouth University

Interests:

I like going out shopping, crafts and walking my dog. I like travel and also assist my son’s rugby team as a first aider.