Our Academy Council

The Academic Year 2025 -2026 marks a significant change, as the decision has been made to begin to separate our governing body from Our Lady of Lourdes school. We remain deeply grateful to all those who generously give their time and expertise to support our school’s mission and values.

School governors play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of the school, offering guidance, oversight, and support to ensure every child can thrive. Their commitment helps uphold our Catholic ethos and ensures decisions are always rooted in the best interests of the whole community.

Our dedicated Academy Council continues to serve with renewed focus:

Chair of Academy Council: Mrs Catherine McGowan

For written correspondence, please address your letter to the Chair of Academy Council, and leave at the school office or email office@stpatricks.org.uk

Foundation Governors	Mrs C McGowan (Chair) Ms E Deighton Father Martin Kelly
ELECTED PARENT GOVERNOR	Mrs J Keady
ELECTED STAFF GOVERNOR	Mr J Elliot
HEADTEACHER GOVERNORS (Ex Officio)	Mrs R Holmes
CLERK TO THE GOVERNORS	Mrs A Sahota

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confirmations summary st patricks huddersfield.pdf

Apply To Be A School Governor

A few hours a month could change their life and yours

We all know that a good education can change a child's life forever. It's something that every child deserves.

But despite doing their best, schools face serious challenges to providing this in Kirklees. Governors provide much needed strategic support to schools, helping them to respond to challenges and plan for the future.

Governors make an essential difference

Drawing on their diverse life and career experience, governors help make schools more resilient and responsive to children's needs.

Governors make a valuable and appreciated contribution to their community, and the change that governors can help create makes it a particularly worthwhile volunteering opportunity for people looking to make a difference where they're really needed.

It goes without saying that being a governor is good for you as well. Governors can learn new skills, or use skills learned from their career or life in a new context, helping children and young people.

All sorts of people make great governors - whilst specific skills are appreciated, the only requirement is commitment to helping a school.

Think about it - could it be you?

For any further information please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Mr David Hymas

Trust Governance Manager d-hymas@bpstrust.org.uk