St Brigid’s RC Primary School             Governors’ Vision Statement

As a Catholic school we believe that Jesus Christ is at the heart of all that we are striving to achieve in each and every aspect of school life

We strive to build a school where all can live, love and learn in a caring and nurturing Christian community

We hope to inspire every child:

• to have the confidence to learn

• to aspire to be the best that they can be

• to put into practice the Gospel values of respect, forgiveness, compassion, justice and truth

• to help all in our school community to know, love and serve God in our hearts, minds and actions.

So that all can Dream it, Believe it, Achieve it and live life to the full.

St Brigid’s Governing Body

The role of the Governing Body is to provide strategic management to the Head teacher, supporting and challenging the school in its development. Schools have a budget that covers salaries, building maintenance, resources, daily running costs and the Governing Body is responsible for managing this budget. The governing body can decide how many staff to employ and who they need to employ, they look at what resources or maintenance is a priority and they consider what new strategies and initiatives will need implementing in school to ensure that children make the very best progress.

Governors are volunteers and the overall Governing Body is made up of a number of different types of governors.

Who are the Governors at St Brigid’s?

Mrs Elizabeth Eccles, Chair of Governors

I am the Chair of Governors at St Brigid's RC as well as being the Headteacher of St Joseph’s RC Primary, Longsight. I love how vibrant the school is, the love shared between the staff and children and the fabulous enthusiasm shared by all within the community especially when the children are singing. I am proud to be part of the St Brigid’s family.

You can contact the Chair of Governors by writing to Mrs E Eccles, c/o St Brigid's RC Primary School 

Mr Brendan Hennessy,  Foundation Governor

I am delighted to be appointed as a Foundation Governor of St Brigid’s RC Primary School and I am totally committed to serving the school and parish community in this role. My background is in Catholic education in Manchester as a pupil, student, teacher, head teacher and governor – including 27 years as a serving head teacher, 9 of those years at our neighbouring catholic school St Francis, Gorton.  After my headship I was an independent education consultant and a RE inspector for the Diocese of Salford.

Mrs Julie Miles, Headteacher/Staff Governor

I joined St Brigid’s in September, 2010 as Headteacher. St Brigid’s is a lovely, warm and friendly school and I am fully committed to ensure that every one strives to be the best they can be.

Fr Joseph Kiwango Parish Priest

Mr Tom Murphy, Foundation Governor

I am the head of R.E at a Catholic high school in Trafford within the Diocese of Salford. I am a committed parishioner of St Brigid’s church. As a governor to St Brigid’s primary school, I always feel that the school is incredibly warm and truly embraces the catholic ethos and strives to improve itself continuously.

Mrs Kelly Sinclair, Staff Governor

I joined St Brigid’s in May 2011. I feel very passionate about our school and the nurturing support we provide for all of our children. There is something very special about St Brigid’s, it is a school family that I love being a part of.

Mrs Julie Illidge, Foundation Governor

I am the Head of Primary Links and teach at St Peter’s High School.  I feel proud to be part of the St Brigid’s family and all it represents.  St Brigid’s is a warm and friendly school, a place for children to learn, feel safe and be loved

Mr Gregg Clark, Foundation Governor

Governors - Role, Areas of Governorship and attendance for 2022-2023

 Governance structure and meetings