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Governors
Newport Primary School has a very supportive and pro-active Governing Body. The group consists of Local Authority members, community members, staff members and parents/carers.
The Governing Body have many important duties and responsibilities that link closely to the continuous provision at Newport Primary School.
Newport Primary School has a very supportive and pro-active Governing Body. The group consists of Local Authority members, community members, staff members and parents/carers.
The Governing Body have many important duties and responsibilities that link closely to the continuous provision at Newport Primary School.
| Miss Siobhan Gazeley – Chair of Governors (Joint) |
I’ve been a governor at Newport now for several years and for the last couple of years I’ve been co-chair of the governing body alongside Alma Hellaoui. I initially became interested in education and schools through my job at the Department for Education where I’ve spent the last 9 years in various roles working with schools and local authorities to deliver and develop national education policies. Through my job I’ve become passionate about education and making sure that all children get the support and opportunities they need to develop and prepare for later life. I’m proud to be a governor at Newport and to be part of such a warm, nurturing and ambitious school community. The staff are incredibly dedicated and passionate about achieving the best for pupils. It’s a privilege to play a part in supporting staff to ensure pupils have a positive school experience and leave Newport with the skills and self-belief to achieve their potential |
| Cllr Alma Hellaoui – Chair of Governors (Joint) |
 Hello everyone, I would like to introduce myself, Alma Hellaoui, and give you some information about myself so that you feel you know me a little and feel able to ask me any questions or express any ideas that you may have. I was born and brought up in Middlesbrough and lived here for most of my life though, ever since leaving for university (London), I have travelled extensively in Britain, Europe and around the world. All my life I have worked for justice and peace in society and I am dedicated to supporting communities and individuals in their quest for fair treatment. I have worked extensively with under- privileged and under- represented individuals and groups on issues such as sexism, racism, disability and poverty. I have been in education of my professional life and am passionate about enabling everyone to embrace teaching and learning as one of life’s most valuable gifts. I am a local councilllor in Middlesbrough representing Newport Ward. |
| Mrs Melanie Daley – Newport Staff Governor |
 My name is Melanie Daley and I am a Staff Governor at Newport Primary School. I have been a Governor here for 10 years. I was interested in becoming a Governor at Newport Primary School because I am very proud of our children and I wanted to be part of our School development. Standards are paramount and we must endeavour to achieve the best for our children. |
| Miss Patricia Maxwell – Head Teacher Governor |
 As Head Teacher of Newport Primary School, I am delighted to have such a strong, enthusiastic and challenging team of Governors to support me in the continued development and improvement of provision of education for all of our pupils |
| Mrs Ann-Marie Coulton – Co-Opted Community Governor |
| Mrs Margaret Walters – Co-Opted Community Governor |
| Mrs Claire Risker – Co-Opted Community Governor |
| Mrs Julie Thomas – Co-opted Governor |
 My name is Julie Thomas and I am a recently retired Head and I still wish to be involved in Education whilst my experience is still relevant. Newport Primary is very dear to me and I was employed here as a Deputy Head Teacher for 5 years until 2010. I am passionate about education and believe that all children deserve a good education irrespective of their background and start in life. |
| Diane Williamson – Parent Governor |
 I’ve been a governor at Newport now for several years and for the last couple of years I’ve been co-chair of the governing body alongside Alma Hellaoui.I initially became interested in education and schools through my job at the Department for Education where I’ve spent the last 9 years in various roles working with schools and local authorities to deliver and develop national education policies. Through my job I’ve become passionate about education and making sure that all children get the support and opportunities they need to develop and prepare for later life. I’m proud to be a governor at Newport and to be part of such a warm, nurturing and ambitious school community. The staff are incredibly dedicated and passionate about achieving the best for pupils. It’s a privilege to play a part in supporting staff to ensure pupils have a positive school experience and leave Newport with the skills and self-belief to achieve their potential |
| Mrs Abida Nayyer – Parent Governor |
 I Abida Nayyar was elected as parent governor in 2014. I believe that parental role in school and children’s learning is very important so I used my ideas, educational background and multilingual communication skill for community wellbeing. I am very happy to be involved myself with school activities and children’s support events. I always try to give my full commitment to school when it’s required. I will continue to support and challenge the leadership team to help to achieve the best possible schooling experience for our children and for Newport to continue to be one of the best schools in the country. |
| Mrs Jacqueline Smith – Foundation Governor |
| Mr Jonathan Woodhouse – Co-opted Governor |
