Freezywater St George's CofE Primary School

The role of a school Governor is to help with the smooth running of the school and ensuring that the school is doing everything it can to provide a safe an nurturing environment for students. Please click on the links under the 'Governors' tab to learn more about our current Governors and how you can become more involved with the Governing body.

Our Governing body is made up of members with different skills, knowledge and experience. The structure of our Governing body is that we have 8 full Governing body meetings per year where we discuss all areas of governance such as finance, curriculum, child protection/safeguarding, training and development etc. rather than having separate committees for each area. Below is a full list of Governors Responsibilities.  Please note, that we do not have sub -committees however, our Governors are responsible for specific areas of governance.

Deanery Synod Governor (Chair) -  Adelaide Amoafo has lived in Enfield since 1987 and has worked in both Private and Higher Education institutes as a qualified accountant for over 30 years. Adelaide has three grown-up children and two grandchildren – all born, educated and still living in Enfield. She has been a school governor for over five years – first at Latymer All Saints Primary School in Edmonton and then at Freezywater St George’s. Adelaide worships at All Saints Church in Edmonton where she has been a PCC member for 25 years and the Church Treasurer for over 21 years.

Adelaide’s passion is that every child should be educated to at least GCSE level and that no child should be at a disadvantage because of their colour, social background or ethnicity. Adelaide values the importance of primary education for every child as it forms the foundation for their future educational needs. She strongly believes that without solid primary education children are likely to face difficulty in their secondary and tertiary years of education.

Adelaide states that ‘children are a gift from God and are our future.  We as adults must ensure that their basic needs – including education – are protected.’  

Executive Headteacher - Michelle Sheehan is the Executive Head Teacher of Freezywater St. George’s Primary School & St. James' School.. Since starting her teaching career she has worked in different schools across Enfield and taken on various roles and training opportunities including: becoming an SLE  (Specialist Leader in Education) supporting other schools, completing her Masters in Education and NPQSL (Senior Leadership Qualification), aswell as completing her NPQH (National Professional Qualification in Headship ) and  being a moderator for Enfield. Outside of school Mrs Sheehan has also taken on leadership roles within the church, such as becoming Church warden for Jesus Church in Enfield and has a passion for music, with a Degree and     Postgraduate in this area.

Staff Governor - Lousie Amin is the Head of School and SENCo at Freezywater St. George's Primary School. She has taught in various school within Enfield and Tower Hamlets, and has a Masters in Education Psychology. She has a keen interest in supporting pupils with SEND to reach their full potential, and in working with them, their families and school staff to ensure they receive the best possible provision. 

Ex Officio - Fr. Taemin Oh (Vice Chair) is the Vicar of the Parish of St. George's, Enfield in Freezywater. He went to St. Stephen's House, Oxford for his training for the prieshood, then served his curacy in Colchester before he became the parish priest at St. George's. He is interested in Church Growth and encouraging the Vocation to the Ordained Ministry. He is a Dean of BAME in the Edmonton Area and Commissary to the Archbishop of Korea.

PCC Governor - Lesley Kinghorn has attended St George's Church Freezywater for over 25 years and both of her children attended Freezywater St George's School. She has served on the PCC, and is a member of the Mother's Union. Before having a family, Lesley worked in the buying offices of a well known department store. After her youngest child started school she had a second career in Early Years; spending over 15 years working at St George's Pre-school.  Lesley gave up work in 2016 and was delighted to be given the opportunity to become a PCC representative on the Board of Governors. 

PCC Governor - Dr Frances Ekwulugo has three daughters and three grandchildren. Her children went to Chesterfield Primary school in the Borough of Enfield.  Frances has been living in Enfield for the past 35 years. She understands the demographics of the area which will help to contribute to the positive development of the school.  She is an active member of Ss Peter and Paul Enfield Lock Church.  Frances has been an academic for 35 years and possess expertise in management and development. Though retired, Frances still engages in part-time academic work. She has amassed decades of international management and leadership experience across private and public sectors. Frances has lectured in the UK, South Africa, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Nigeria.

                                                       As a school Governor, Frances will aim to ensure that the best education is offered to every child. She also hopes to use her                                                               extensive network to maximise opportunities for the school.

PCC Governor -Veronica (Roni) Battley has lived in Enfield since 1987. Her oldest children went to Capel Manor Primary School (1987-1996) where she was involved with the PTA and was also a Parent Governor. Her youngest child, Lucy, went to Freezywater St. George’s School (2006-2013) where Roni joined The Friends (PTA), and was the secretary. She was also involved with St. George’s Church and was secretary for The Young Families. Whilst with The Young Families, Roni set up The Parent and Toddler Group, which is still running today at St. George’s hall. In addition Roni worked at Fern House School (formally Aylands School) for 24 years. This is a special school for children with social, emotional and mental health.(SEMH) She has been at St. George’s Church for over 20 years and was the Churchwarden alongside Helen Parker until recently, due to starting a new role as the Parish Administrator.  Her time is spent between herfamily and St George’s Church.

Local Authority Governor - Jackie Magloire worked for 40 years as a Personal Assistant for law firms in the City of London retiring in July 2021. Wanting to give her time to the community, during lockdown she joined a local food bank in Enfield and very much enjoys helping clients from all walks of life. In addition she likes to get involved in local projects in any way she can 'to give back in some way'.  An active Christian for many years she attends Jubilee Church London, based in Enfield.  Previously as part of a women’s ministry, she has travelled on mission to many countries in Africa; speaking at conferences, going to the villages to meet the women and helping and showing them how to make a living from what is around them and how to take care of their well being and that of their children.  

LDBS Governor - Jennifer Sabendran studied a Bachelor of (Primary) Education degree in Edinburgh. In addition to primary teaching, Jennifer has a passion for dance. She continued her dance training whilst working as a primary teacher across a range of London boroughs over a number of years. A keen researcher, Jennifer gained her Master of Education Degree in 2012 before joining the ‘Research Informed Schools’ programme run by the University of Hertfordshire. She enjoyed conducting further small-scale action research projects in the school she was working in. Whilst on maternity leave with her first child, Jennifer joined the governing body of another Enfield school as a deanery governor and she enjoyed the challenge of this role very much. Now a mummy to two children, Jennifer has enjoyed the challenge of working as a supply teacher more recently. She has also provided support, as an Early Years teacher, to a local Montessori Pre-School setting. Jennifer continues to have a                                                         real passion for dance and the importance of physical literacy. She also has a keen interest in the Early Years Foundation Stage                                                         and in the teaching of phonics and early reading. Jennifer is delighted to be joining the governing body at Freezywater St.                                                                   George’s CofE Primary School. 

Deanery synod Governor - Tony Zotti MBE worked for over 30 years in housing deptment of City of London housing dept dealing with housing mangement.  He is a member of enfield Dearnery Synod.  I have held responsibilities of churchwarden and also reading interscession in my church. Tony is a member of Oasis Hub Council.  Tony is a City of London Guide and conducts walking tours.  Tony was awarded by the City of London  a MBE for service to the City of London Community.

Parent Governor - Semone Walker was born in Jamaica and came to the UK when she was 14 years old, residing in Enfield ever since. She is a Learning Assistant here at Freezywater St. George's, working with children in Key Stage 1. Semone's passion is to motive and encourage children to overcome their barriers and strive for excellence. Semone has completed her NVQ Level 3 in child care, as well as achieving a Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management within her previous workplace. Before starting at Freezywater, Semone worked in a nursery setting for over 12 years and was a Team Leader. Semone has 2 daughters, both of whom have attended Freezywater St. Georges; her oldest has now moved on to secondary school. Outside school, Semone enjoys adventures with her two children and young nephews and other extended family. ​

Parent Governor - Titilayo Oshun is a parent of a child currently at Freezywater St. George’s C of E Primary School. Her two older children also attended Freezywater St. George’s C of E Primary School and are now in secondary and further education. Titlayo has been living in Enfield since 2004 and was previously attending The Parish Church of St. George's Enfield. Her passion is to ensure that every child receives the best start in life, so she decided to become a governor as she is keen with work as part of a team that makes a difference to the educational provision offered to children. Titilayo is a registered nurse with Masters in Public health. In her current role as a SEND health visitor within the NHS, she works on the ‘Healthy Child Programme’, a provision that focuses on reducing health inequalities and ensuring no child is missed. Her role demands that she uses effective communication and listening skills, carry out holistic assessment of the whole family as well as advocating for each family on her caseload. She is also a trainer on early language identification measures used within the health visiting service. In her spare time, Titilayo enjoys cooking, baking, reading with her children and volunteering at her local church. She also enjoys having adventures with her children and exploring different museums in the UK.

LDBS Governor - Vacancy