Dr Paul Lasok
Chair of Governors Paul was appointed a Foundation Governor in May 2012 by St Joseph’s Passionist Order and holds the position of Chair of The Governing Body. He lives in Holloway and is married with two daughters. Paul is retired but was a barrister by profession.
Term of office: 10th May 2020 – 9th May 2024
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: Resources Committee; Executive Head Teacher Appraisal; Pay, Discipline, Complaints and Appeals Committees.
Responsibilities: Chair, Special Education Needs
Luiz De Almeida
Foundation Governor
Luiz was appointed a Foundation Governor again in September 2015 by St Joseph’s Passionist Order and also serves as Vice Chair of the Governing Body. He has two sons who are past pupils of the School. He is a musician by profession and teaches music in a number of schools in Islington.
Term of office: 17th September 2019 – 16th September 2023
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: Resources; Pay, Discipline, Complaints and Appeals Committees.
Responsibilities: Vice Chair, Health and Safety
Anthony Davey
Foundation Governor
Anthony was appointed a Foundation Governor for a second time in March 2016 by St Joseph’s Passionist Order. He lives in the parish of St Joseph’s of which he has been a member since 1975 and is married with two grown up children. Anthony is a chartered accountant by profession.
Term of office: 11th April 2020– 10th April 2024
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: Resources; Pay, Discipline, Complaints and Appeals Committees.
Responsibilities: School Finance, School Fund
Father George
Trustee Governor
Fr. George is the Parish Priest at St. Joseph’s and in this capacity he is also the Trustee to the school. He was appointed as a Foundation Ex-Officio Governor in December 2019 by St Joseph’s Passionist Order. Fr. George is chaplain to the School and delivers weekly class sessions in addition to holding class Masses and Liturgy of the Word services for parents and children. He also celebrates the termly and feast day masses in St Joseph’s Church.
Term of office: N/A Ex-Officio
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: Resources
Responsibilities: Catholic Life
Frances Doherty
Foundation Governor
Frances was appointed as a Foundation Governor for the second time in January 2016 by St Joseph’s Passionist Order. She lives in the Parish of St Joseph’s and is married with three children all of whom attend St. Joseph’s School. Frances is a qualified solicitor and a partner with a City law firm.
Term of office: 26 January 2020 – 25th January 2024
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: School Improvement; Discipline, Complaints and Appeals Committee.
Responsibilities: Safeguarding
Angela Slocumbe
Foundation Governor
Angela was appointed Foundation Governor in October 2007 by St Joseph’s Passionist Order when her daughter was a pupil at the School. Angela lives in the Parish of St Joseph’s is a qualified teacher at City & Islington College. A Combined Arts & Events Producer for Glorious Backstage Arts since 1998. Angela specialises in providing exciting opportunities for emerging fine artists, costumiers, and students to demonstrate their creative potential at high-profile festivals and events.
Term of office: 10th October 2022 – 9th October 2026
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: School Improvement; Admissions; Pay; Discipline; Complaints and Appeals Committees.
Responsibilities: Admissions.
Frank Griffiths
Parent Governor Frank was appointed Parent Governor in October 2015 by the parents of St Joseph’s School. He lives in the Parish of St Joseph’s and has two daughters in the School. Frank is a journalist by profession and works for The Associated Press, reporting on world events from war zones, the World Cup, and Guantanamo Bay detention camp.
Term of office: 12th October 2019 – 11th October 2023
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: School Improvement; Admissions; Pupil & Staff Well-Being
Responsibilities: Admissions, Pupil & Staff Well-Being.
Una O’Halloran
Councillor Una O’Halloran, a local authority Councillor for Islington was appointed in September 2014. Una is currently Executive Member for Community Development, ex-Mayor of Islington, with 2 grown up children and 1 granddaughter. She is passionate about education and the welfare of children.
Term of office: 3th September 2022 – 2nd September 2026
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: School Improvement; Admissions
Responsibilities: Admissions; Extended School Provision
Christophe Boucherie
Christophe was appointed as a Foundation Governor in May 2021 by St Joseph’s Passionist Order. Born in Bordeaux, he grew up in France and worked in Paris and Luxembourg for several years before relocating to London in 2010. He has been living with his family in the Parish of St Joseph’s since 2014. He is married to a British-Italian wife and has a son who is a pupil of the school. He is a solicitor by profession. His main hobbies include cooking, art and learning the piano.
Term of office: 12th May 2021 – 11th May 2025
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: School Improvement
Responsibilities: Equality, Chair of School Improvement Committee
Marie Halpin
Foundation Governor
Marie was elected as a foundation Governor in November 2021. Marie has previously been the Deputy Assistant Headteacher at St Joseph’s and is currently the Headteacher at Our lady of Lourdes in Brent. She brings to the governing body an in-depth knowledge of education and curriculum.
Term of office: 5th November 2021 – 4th November 2025
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: The School Improvement
Responsibilities:Pupil Premium
Nicholas Brainsby
Parent Governor
Nick was elected as a Parent Governor by the parents of St Joseph’s in October 2021. He lives in the Parish of St Joseph’s and is married with two daughters, both of who attend St Joseph’s School. Nick is a solicitor by profession and works as a partner in a private equity firm.
Term of office: 18th October 2021 – 17th October 2025
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: Resources;
Responsibilities:Finances; Chair of Resources Committee
Diana Roberts
Staff Governor
Diana is Assistant Headteacher at St Joseph’s School and observer on all governors meetings but is not a voting member. She is a highly experienced school leader and teacher working in the Catholic education sector for a number of years. She obtained a MA in Catholic Leadership and Education from St Mary’s Twickenham and was previously an Adviser for the Diocese of Westminster for 4 years. Previously she worked in an Outstanding school as a class teacher, Key Stage coordinator and Assistant Head Teacher.
Term of office: 3rd February 2022 – 2nd February 2026
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: School Improvement;
Responsibilities: Staff Communication
Clare McFlynn
Clare has been a Headteacher for almost 22 years, becoming a National Leader in Education in 2009. She took up the headship of St. Joseph’ Catholic Primary in 2012. Clare became an Executive Headteacher in 2016, supporting schools in Camden, St. Albans and Brent. Clare has previously worked as an Ofsted Inspector and Diocesan Inspector. She is very passionate about ensuring children get a high quality learning experience at St. Joseph’s and is also focussed on developing strong school leaders for the future.
Term of office: N/A Ex-Officio
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: School Improvement; Resources
Responsibilities: Executive Head Teacher
Angela Noronha
Observer
Angela is Head of School at St Joseph’s School and observer on all governors meetings. She is a highly experienced school leader and teacher, having taught and led Phases for over twenty years across all key stages. Angela also volunteers as a Catechist on the First Holy Communion programme in St Joseph’s Parish.
Term of office: N/A Ex-Officio
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: School Improvement; Resources
Responsibilities: Head of School