There are 13 positions within our governing body, but it is possible to co-opt additional non-voting members with specific areas of expertise.
Paul Ashton, Additional Community Governor, a link governor for the Humanities AoLE and Maths and Numeracy AoLE. Current term of office: 8/5/2024 – 8/5/2028
“I am the Community Council representative on the Governing Body. I find my involvement with the school very enjoyable, and I am particularly interested in the teaching of History and Geography.”
Sarah Carpenter, Foundation Governor, Vice-Chair of Governors, link governor for Health & Safety, Health & Wellbeing and the Language, Literacy & Communication AoLEs. Current term of office: 10/12/2025 – 10/12/2029
“A Parent Foundation Governor from 21/4/2021 – 21/4/2025, I’m mum to 2 boys, both now at The Maelor, the youngest having left St Mary’s in 2023. I work at Overton Playcentre and was previously on the committee there. I love being a part of the community that I grew up in! I am happiest being with my boys, enjoying the outdoors and especially the beach!”
Kate Davies, Staff Governor, our Pupil Voice link governor. Current term of office: 30/09/2023 – 30/09/2027
“I have been a teaching assistant at St Mary’s for several years and became the Staff Governor in September 2023. I work in the KS2 department with years 3,4,5 and 6. I especially enjoy PE, RVE, crafts and helping pupils with Dyslexia.”
Sarah Evans, Foundation Governor, a link governor for the Health & Wellbeing AoLE. Current term of office: 14/07/2026 – 14/07/2030
“I have recently been re-appointed a Govenor and I am very excited about the role. I have 4 girls, one of them still at St Mary’s. I am self-employed and have an interest in physical and outdoor education.”
Ex-Officio Foundation Governor. This position is currently vacant. The ex-officio foundation governor is usually the Priest in Charge of St Mary’s Church.
Foundation Governor
This position is currently vacant. Foundation Governors are appointed by the Bishop of St Asaph. Details of how to apply for this role are available on the Diocese of St Asaph website.
Parent Governor
Nominations for this role will open on Friday 6th November 2026. Parent Governors are appointed by parents of current pupils of St Mary’s School via a nomination and election system.
Rachel Harris, Foundation Governor, our Expressive Arts AoLE link governor and lead Safeguarding governor. Current term of office: 06/10/2024 – 06/10/2028
“A mum of 3, all of whom attended St Mary’s School, I’ve been a governor for many years. I have a particular interest in ALN and Expressive Arts and I am the manager of Overton Playcentre.”
Simon Hughes, Parent Foundation Governor, a link governor for Health & Safety, Science & Technology and Language, Literacy and Communication AoLEs. Current term of office: 11/07/2025 – 11/07/2029
“Father of two boys who currently attend St Mary’s. I have an interest in health and safety and technology.”
John McCusker, Local Authority Governor, a link governor for the Humanities AoLE. Current term of office: 19/11/2023 – 19/11/2027
“I have four children and my two youngest went to St. Mary’s. I originally agreed a four year term….that was about 30 years ago! I am also a Governor at the Maelor, a Trustee of the Rainbow Foundation and your local County Councillor amongst a myriad of other roles.”
Darren Morris, ex-officio Headteacher Governor. As ex-officio, Mr Morris doesn’t have a fixed term of office.
“A teacher at St Mary’s for more years than I care to admit, I’ve been Headteacher for a couple of years now. I enjoy interacting with the pupils and I am proud to lead such a warm, friendly, caring, happy school.”
Emilienne Rebel, Co-opted Governor.
“A proud Governor at St Mary’s. I spent four years as Parent Governor whilst my daughters attended the school and a further four years as a Foundation Governor. I enjoy my continued involvement, taking a particular interest in Language, Literacy, Communication and Wellbeing within the new curriculum.”
Angharad Veneklaas Slots, Foundation Governor, Chair of Governors, a link governor for the Science & Technology and Maths & Numeracy AoLEs, Safeguarding & CLA governor. Current term of office: 06/10/2024 – 06/10/2028
“I’m a Welsh speaking mum of two, both my children attended St Mary’s School. I’ve been a governor at the school since 2014 and I’m particularly interested in Science and Maths.”
Lindsay Williams, Teacher Governor. Current term of office: 26/10/2026 – 26/10/2030
“I am the Llyn Tegid teacher and one of the curriculum leaders for Science and Technology and Language, Literacy and Communication. I have been the Year 6 class teacher for several years and enjoy seeing our pupils flourish and grow into young people who are ready to make the transition to high school.”
Each month, we turn the spotlight on one of our governors, so that you can get to know them a little better.