Name:

Marc Miell – Chair of Governors

Governor Role:

I have been a Foundation Governor at St Anthony’s since September 2016 and became Chair of Governors in 2018.  I am a member of both subcommittees and I am link governor for various subject areas on the school development and improvement plan.

Work:

I am a Pharmacist.  I work full time for Health Education England (HEE) part of the NHS and head up the school of pharmacy and medicines optimisation across the South of England.

Family:

My wife is a pharmacist at Portsmouth Hospitals.  We met at university in Bath and we have three children who are at St Anthony’s – Adam (Year 5), Matthew (Year 3) and Isabella (Preschool).

Interests:

I am a huge football fan and support Reading FC but enjoy most sports.  I am proud to be a Governor of St Anthony’s and part of the school community.

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: Isla and Ewan.  They 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 (2022/23), I am the link governor for Maths, Science 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 Aaron is also an air traffic controller, we met at the beginning of our training in Bournemouth. We have three sons, Max (year 9 at St George Catholic College), Harry (year 7 at St George) and Joshua (year 1 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.  I have recent taken over as Junior Cricket Coordinator for Locks Heath Cricket Club Colts.

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 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, one of which currently attends St Anthony’s and one at preschool age.  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 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.  Until recently, I was Assistant Headteacher – Upper School and I taught 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 enjoying life at 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:

Torion Bowles – Foundation Governor

Governor Role:

I was appointed a Foundation Governor in September 2022, and I sit on the Resources, Management, Audit & Risk sub-committee.  I am also the Link Governor for Humanities and Year 3.

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:

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 Acting 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 – Freddie – 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 am now in my second year of my ECT.  I love teaching in KS2!

Family:

I live locally with my husband and teenage son and our dog, Dennis.  Our daughter recently moved to Bournemouth University where she is studying Criminology.

Interests:

We are a sports crazy family with a particular interest in football and have season tickets at Southampton FC (which is often not all that enjoyable!).  We love being outside walking with Dennis or out on the water paddle boarding.

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.