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Election of Parent Governors
Dear Parents,
The Headteacher of Lliswerry High School has been asked to arrange an election for 2 Parent Governors.
The Role of Governors has become increasingly important. They must ensure that the requirements of the national curriculum are met, establish standards of behaviour, select staff, deal with budget matters and prepare and present the Annual Report to Parents. Governing Bodies are required to meet at least once a term after school. The frequency and time of meetings is decided by the Governing Body. This is a vital role, but also one that requires a time commitment for meetings, training etc.
Governors are elected for a four-year term of office, but Parents may continue to serve even if their child leaves the school during that time. Training is continually available for all Governors, at no cost to the individual. All Governors, new and experienced, are expected to take advantage of any courses arranged as it is vital to keep up to date with new ideas and legislation.
A nomination form is enclosed to enable you to put your name forward for election.
Each nominee is invited to make a brief statement in support of their nomination which will be circulated to Parents in the event of an election. Please ensure any statement is clearly written to avoid problems when being reproduced.
All nominees must be a Parent, or Legal Guardian, of a Pupil registered at the School. Grandparents of Pupils are not allowed to take part in the election unless they are the Legal Guardians of the Child. No person may serve on more than two Governing Bodies in any category.
A person is not permitted to stand as Parent Governor if the following apply:
(a) an elected member of the local education authority; (b) employed by the local education authority in connection with its functions as a local education authority; or (c) paid to work at the school for more than 500 hours in any twelve-month period commencing on 1 August and finishing on 31 July. The nomination form should be completed by Friday 26th September. If nominations exceed the number of vacancies a secret ballot will be held. Details of the election will be sent to you if appropriate.
The name of the elected governor will be displayed at the school.
Yours sincerely,
Mr M Howells
Chair of Governors -
Mrs. Cooper Remembered
On Monday, I shared the sad news of the passing of Mrs. Cooper. During the week, we have had lots of conversations with parents and our community wanting to pass on messages.
If you would like to write a message remembering Mrs. Cooper please use the link below and we will pass them on to Mrs. Cooper’s family and loved ones.
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Good afternoon,
It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Jayne Cooper, a
much-loved former teacher at our school, who died on Saturday following a
courageous battle with cancer.Mrs. Cooper had been a valued member of our school community since 2001,
serving with dedication and heart for over two decades. As a PE teacher and Head
of Year 7, she played a vital role in shaping the lives of our learners. She was
especially committed to supporting young people as they transitioned from primary to
secondary school, helping them feel welcomed, confident, and ready to thrive in their
new environment.Her energy, compassion, and commitment to learner wellbeing left a lasting
impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She was well known
to many of our families, having supported generations of children with care,
encouragement, and a genuine passion for education. She was a great team player
and will always be part of team Lliswerry, she will be greatly missed by many staff
and learners alikePlease keep Jayne’s family, loved ones and friends in your thoughts during this time
of loss.Julia Fitzgerald
Headteacher
