The Cathedral School

Meet our governors

Canon Mark O'Keeffe
EMAIL: mark.o'keeffe@prcdtr.org.uk
 
Chair of Governors - responsible for RE and the Catholic Life of the school.
 
By being a governor, I hope to add a sense of cooperation between the parish and the cathedral school. I am currently the episcopal vicar for schools within the diocese. I have a working knowledge of Plymouth CAST. 
Melissa Castledine
Parent Governor
I am a parent governor and also a devote Catholic.
I wanted to be a governor because my son attends and I'm passionate about supporting the school and developing the education of our children. I am happy to volunteer whenever the school needs.
Responsibility for Maths.
 
 
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 Katherine Gulliver
Vice Chair of Governors
 
I am really excited to join the team as Governor for SEND. I have developed a range of knowledge and experiences in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities through working in care, education and research. I am committed to ensuring all children receive quality education, and their voices are represented within an inclusive, supportive environment.
Responsibility for SEND
Lyn McLoughlin

 

Foundation Governor

 

I am currently employed as the Pastoral Assistant and safeguarding Rep for Plymouth Cathedral having previously spent the last 20 years in education as a teacher – 10 of these in Catholic Education) - this follows a successful career in mortgages and banking prior to starting a family.

I hope to bring this experience to my role as a Foundation Governor at the Cathedral School and as a link with the Cathedral.

 Darren Moore
Staff Governor
I am the Executive Deputy Headteacher and I am delighted to be a governor at our School of Joy. I am passionate about ensuring that our pupils are given a range of opportunities and experiences while they attend our school.

Roisin Wright

 

Executive Headteacher

To be headteacher of our School of Joy is an honour. I began this role in September 2023 after teaching for 27 years in Luton, Bedfordshire. Our school is a second family for our pupils and staff-  a role we are proud of and feel responsible for. Our school governors work tirelessly throughout the year to ensure we offer the best possible education to our pupils through a catholic lens. We are always looking for people who are able to volunteer to become governors to help us move the school forward. If you feel you have the skill set and the time to commit, please do let us know.

Linda Taylor
Foundation Governor

I am a local grandmother who has had connections to the Cathedral School for 65 years. I would like as a Foundation Governor to encourage aspirational thinking and a 'can do' attitude to all elements of the school.

Lesley Peacock
 
 Foundation Governor
 
I am proud to be one of the foundation governors and have
just taken the position of vice chair. I also have
responsibility for safeguarding.
I am a part time registered nurse and a mum of 3. I have
enjoyed the experience as a parent of being a part of my own
children’s primary school journey.
I have been privileged to be a part of the children’s liturgy at
the Cathedral for the last 20 years and feel passionately that
all children deserve an education that allows them to thrive,
realise their full potential and open up opportunities to them.
I am excited to be a part of the school family and look
forward to having the opportunity to support both the
children and staff.
Natalie Grosch
Staff governor and Foundation class teacher.
 
I joined Governors this year as the staff governor. I am the Foundation teacher at Cathedral and have been for 2 years now. Before this, I was the year 1/2 teacher. I have always worked with children, having previously been a Children's Worker and a teaching assistant. 
I am proud to be a teacher at this school - we are a very close knit family! I feel that being part of Governors allows me to speak up for my colleagues and gain a better perspective on things within the school and our wider community.
 
Tracy Cook
 
Foundation Governor 
 
I have been a part of the Cathedral and Cathedral family for many years. I attended the Cathedral school, as did my Mother and grandmother.
It is now with great pleasure that I work at the cathedral School as a PSA (Parent support advisor) and have done so for the past 8 years.
Until recently I also worked at Holy Cross primary school.
I am very happily married with 4 children, one attending Notre dame.
I am very proud to be able to support some of our families here at The cathedral School, and take great pleasure in helping and supporting them.
I have been a governor at The Cathedral School for nearly 2 years, and am proud to be part of such a wonderfully caring team.