Meet our Governors

Term of office Sept 2022 – Sept 2026

I joined the Governing Board of Our Lady School as a Foundation Governor in September 2022. I am currently the Chair of the Operations Committee.  

My background is in social sciences and politics. I work in the Research & Development field, specialising in grant funding and academic-industry partnerships.  

I’m committed to put my life and work experience to good use as a Governor in order to help the school thrive in its journey to excellence whilst ensuring all children receive the best possible learning experience in a nurturing and stimulating environment. 

Term of office Sept 2023 – Aug 2027

I am very happy to serve Our Lady's Catholic Primary School in Hitchin as a Foundation Governor.

I have been Parish Priest of the three Catholic Parishes in Welwyn Garden City since October 2008 and am in my third term as Dean of Stevenage.  I am Foundation Governor of the two primary schools in WGC: Our Lady (where I am Vice-Chair) and Holy Family (where I am Chair). In my previous parish, I was a Foundation Governor of St. Thomas of Canterbury, Fulham for 10 years. My Mum was a Primary School teacher for 26 years in North London and so I grew up in a teaching family, offering help and support.  Here in Our Lady's, Hitchin I have responsibility as Safeguarding Governor. As Dean, I want the parishes and schools of the Deanery to feel closely connected and to be a beacon of all that is best about Catholic Education.  I am available for all that Our Lady's needs 

 Term of office Nov 2023 – Nov 2027

My name is Anne Stevens and I joined the Governing Board in January 2020.

I am Chair of the Curriculum Committee and also have responsibility for overseeing Safeguarding. I became a parent at the school in 2013. My children have now both gone on to secondary school but I am keen to continue to support Our Lady School. 

I work in Design and Research for digital products and am also a keen STEM Ambassador. I have volunteered my time across primary and secondary schools in London, Hertfordshire and Cambridge to inspire the next generation of tech professionals. 

Term of office Feb 2022 – Jan 2026

My name is Colette Evetts and I am proud to serve as a Foundation Governor at Our Lady Catholic School, Hitchin.

I joined the Governing Body in January 2022 and I am currently part of the School Curriculum Committee, acting as link governor for PSHE, Mental health and wellbeing, PE and Sports Premium. 

I work as Subject Leader for Music at The St John Henry Newman Catholic School, Stevenage and I am committed to Catholic education, a unique education where young people are able to and encouraged to build and deepen their relationship with God. I am privileged to work with many Our Lady School leavers as they continue their Catholic education journey into secondary school. I hope to be able to use my experience of the secondary school curriculum to further strengthen the excellent practice at Our Lady School. 

Term of office: Jan 2024 – Jan 2028

As a past student of Our Lady School, I now have my own children attending the school.

I joined the governing body in September 2023 and my background is in art and design (specifically Textiles) and now run a small creative business. I would like to give back to the school community by helping the children to understand and explore the importance of art and design from a young age. I am also a keen supporter in sustainability and the impact it has on us daily. I wanted to become a governor as I am a strong believer in helping young children coming up into our future with a creative, sustainable outlook that impacts the next generation. It’s a pleasure to get the opportunity to support the school, teachers and board as a Governor of Our Lady School. 

Term of office Sept 2022 – Sept 2026

I am a clinical scientist in Microbiology with experience working in both NHS and private laboratories. My work on the professional development committee and as a champion for the Microbiology Society includes supporting early careers development and inspiring young scientists of the future who are still in school and college.

I have since joined the governing board on the school curriculum committee. I very much enjoy working with the school to grow our children into tomorrow's leaders.

Term of office- July 2024 - 

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Term of office March 2024 – March 2028

I have been a governor at the school since 2015 and am the Parish Priest at Our Lady Immaculate and St Andrews church.

I have been involved in the recruitment of our new Head Teacher Mrs Nicholson and I work closely with the Senior Leadership Team providing support and a listening ear at all times. I am involved in leading masses, liturgys and enjoy attending assemblies as often as I can. 

I am the Head Teacher Our Lady Catholic School and have been since September 2022.

I joined the school leadership in 2018 as the Assistant Head Teacher and had the joy and privilege of watching our school's growth and achievements in this time.  Our Lady is a wonderful school to work in and I feel very fortunate to be part of the journey of improvement that the whole community is working hard to continue. 

Term of office 

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