Mr Albert Owen

Chair/Ex Officio Foundation Governor

I have been involved with the school over a number of years, firstly as a parent, both of our children attended the school and then as a governor. I have always thought that it is very important for every child in the school to achieve their full potential and enjoy the learning experience. I am delighted that the school aims to serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice and it encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith, and promotes Christian values through the experience it offers to all its pupils.

Mrs Caroline Owen

Headteacher

I am the Headteacher Governor and as such, attend all Full Governing Board meetings and Committee meetings. As Headteacher I am responsible for the organisation, management and control of the school. It is my duty to advise Governors on the strategic development of the school and implement the Governing Body’s strategic framework. I very much enjoy working with my Governor colleagues, who are hardworking and supportive, but who at the same time rigorously challenge and question me on school improvement and development.

Mr Cliff Brown

Foundation Governor

Mrs Harriet Farquhar

Vice Chair / Co-opted Governor

I have lived and worked in Shepton Mallet now for 20 years. After studying Biochemistry and Business Administration and Management at university I returned to Somerset to work for our family business. I am currently joint managing director of Protek, a paint manufacturing company based here in Shepton. I have two children; one is currently in year 5 here at St. Paul’s and the youngest is in year 1 at Bowlish Infants. I feel honoured to be a Governor since September 2021 and looking forward to being involved much as possible in the life of the school and take opportunities to experience first-hand the teaching and learning environment offered to our children.

As governors we volunteer our time and use our experience from various professions and backgrounds to collaborate closely with the school to provide the absolute best opportunities for learning and development that we can for all children. I am looking forward to being able to support the school in achieving its vision in ensuring every child at St. Paul’s C of E (VC) Junior School has the opportunity to become “future ready”, enthusiastic and competent learners.

Harriet Farquhar B.Sc. BA. (Hons)

Mr Daniel Reeves

Co-opted Governor

I moved to Shepton Mallet with my family in 2017, and we have two children, one attends St. Paul’s and the other attends the Local Infant’s School. I particularly like the community spirit that exists in Shepton and especially at St. Paul’s. There is a passion for the wellbeing of the children in all respects, and the school does a fantastic job at laying the foundations of a happy and fruitful educational career for our children. I have become a Co-opted Governor so I may become more involved with the school and actively contribute to the ongoing good work that the Headmaster and Staff do on a daily basis. I would also like to gain an in depth understanding of how the School operates and use my experience within the Commercial sector to benefit the School in any way possible.

Co-opted Governor

I have recently become a Governor after retiring from careers in the police and education. I've lived in Shepton Mallet for over 25 years, all three of my children went to St Paul's, and I'm keen for the school to continue its remarkable progress thanks to the efforts of all involved from our community. My special interest concerns how the Church of England connection enriches educational journeys.

Mrs Anna Muggleton

Staff Governor

I have been very proud to work at St Paul’s for 11 years. Before moving to Somerset, I taught in a similar-sized junior school in London, where I was a staff governor.  I brought that experience to St Paul’s and was previously a staff governor here for several years. I am delighted to be returning to the governing body in 2024 and working with the Acting Head, Caroline Owen and all the other governors to continue to set, strive and achieve the best for all our children here at St Paul’s. Now qualified as the school’s Senior Mental Health Lead, I am passionate about the mental, emotional and physical wellbeing of all our children as they spend their time with us at St Paul’s, learning, developing their characters and helping them to take on important traits like self-belief and resilience. Likewise, I am passionate about all the staff’s wellbeing and representing them so that they can continue to be their best and do their best to help our children. Being part of the governing body will allow me to share ideas and updates about wellbeing and ensure that St Paul’s continues to create the positive, safe, challenging, aspirational and encouraging environment that it already does, for all.

Mrs Bryony Durnell

Parent Governor

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Mrs Faith Carpenter

Parent Governor

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Mrs Julie Spikings

LA Governor

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