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Our Governors

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Hollydale Governing Body

The role of the Hollydale governing body, like all school governing bodies, is to ensure that the school delivers high standards of achievement within a broad and balanced curriculum for every child.

This involves:

  • Ensuring clarity of the schools’ vision, ethos and strategic direction
  • Holding the Head Teacher and Leadership team to account by monitoring the educational performance of the schools and their pupils.
  • Overseeing the financial performance of the schools and making sure the funding is well spent, by seeking value for money and targeting resources to areas that will best help your children achieve their full potential.

All the governors sit on one of two committees – resources, or curriculum and standards. Some have a specific area of oversight and are known as link governors.

We also try and visit school as often as possible to see for ourselves how the school is functioning. We do this by meeting with subject leaders, attending some staff training, observing in class, being involved in workshops and assemblies and attending parent’s evenings when appropriate.

The governors come from a range of backgrounds and have different skills, but we could not do our job without the expertise of the Headteacher, Leadership Team, Staff Governors and all the amazing staff at Hollydale Primary.

We all want to give your children the best possible chance to succeed in life and we believe with the right commitment from everyone, the children, the governors, the staff and yourselves, we will forge a dynamic partnership that will enable this to happen.

To find out more about what a governor does, CLICK HERE.

Meet our Governors
Chiz Nwaosu: Chair of Governors

Date of appointment: October 2020
Term of office: 4 years
Register of business (or pecuniary) interests: Nil
Governance roles in other educational institutions: Nil

Chiz was born and raised in London and moved to South East London in 2018. Chiz comes from a Legal background and currently leads on Information Compliance at Ravensbourne University London in Greenwich. Chiz is currently the Link Governor for Safeguarding and will also be providing guidance on Data Protection Practices.
“I believe that a good education can be the building blocks to an interesting and exciting life. My niece currently attends Hollydale Primary School and I have seen first-hand the amazing work the teachers are doing with the children. My brother, who is also on the Board told me about all the plans for Hollydale going forward and I wanted to get involved to help”.

Adrian Harris: Vice Chair of Governors & Chair of Resources Committee

Date of appointment: November 2023
Term of office: 4 years
Register of business (or pecuniary) interests: Nil
Governance roles in other educational institutions: Nil

Adrian joined the governing body in 2023 and was elected vice chair in February 2024. He is excited to be serving the school in this way, particularly as his eldest child is at Hollydale. Adrian works at Westminster Abbey as Head of Communications and Digital and has led digital teams in the public, corporate and charity sectors. He previously acted as a governor of two secondary academies in East Dulwich.

Daniel Stern: Link Governor for Safeguarding and SEND – Co-opted Governor

Date of Appointment: Summer 2021
Term of Office: 4 years
Register of business (or pecuniary) interests: Nil
Governance roles in other educational institutions: Nil

Dan grew up in New Cross and still lives in the local area. He joined the governing body at Hollydale as he has always been interested in education and wanted to make a positive difference in his local community. He has a background in communications and currently works at the London Fire Brigade. Dan sits on the Resources Committee and is the link governor for special education needs and disabilities and safeguarding.

Reema Reid: Head Teacher

Date of Appointment: 25th July 2013
Term of Office: As term of Headship
Register of business (or pecuniary) interests: Nil

Franca LaMalfa: Staff Governor – Deputy Head Teacher

Date of Appointment: 28th September 2016
Term of Office: As term of Deputy Headship
Register of business (or pecuniary) interests: Nil

Jess Heather: Chair of Attainment and Learning Committee, Humanities Link Governor

Date of appointment: September 2020
Term of office: 4 years
Register of business (or pecuniary) interests: Nil
Governance roles in other educational institutions: Nil

I have lived in the Peckham area for over 20 years. My son has just left Hollydale for secondary school and my daughter is in year 5. I work as an interior designer in the retail sector.

I want Hollydale to be a school where children feel happy and enjoy learning. As a small school, Hollydale has a great community atmosphere. I want to help Hollydale to keep improving so that it offers children the best possible start to their education.

Zoch Nwaosu: LA Governor

Date of appointment: February 2020
Term of office: 4 years
Register of business (or pecuniary) interests: Nil
Governance roles in other educational institutions: Nil

“I’m Zoch Nwaosu, a trainee health psychologist, doctoral researcher and guest lecturer at a further education college. My daughter started at Hollydale in September 2018 and has made excellent progress since her enrolment at the school. I am honoured to be a parent governor at Hollydale and look forward to working alongside colleagues to ensure the quality of education provided at Hollydale is of exceptional standard. I want Hollydale to be a school where all pupils are encouraged and supported to maximise and achieve their learning and development potential.”

Kenny Bello: Co-opted Governor

Date of appointment: January 2021
Term of office: 4 years
Register of business (or pecuniary) interests: Nil
Governance roles in other educational institutions: Nil

Kenny is a fully qualified primary teacher and taught for four years before going into his current roles as Managing Director of two successful companies. He is also a non-exec Director for the British American Football National Governing Body – overseeing the sport nationally ensuring its growth and development. Kenny recently wrote two children’s books, one of which has been translated into five languages and both selling internationally.

An advocate for healthy living, Kenny is passionate about the holistic growth of children, always encouraging people to be the best they can be. He believes that all children should have access to support and resources that can enable them to meet their full potential. Kenny hopes to help the school raise children to be well-rounded and positive members of our community.

Teekall Mair-MacFarlane: Co-opted Governor

Date of appointment: January 2021
Term of office: 4 years
Register of business (or pecuniary) interests: Nil
Governance roles in other educational institutions: Nil

Teekall has lived in Peckham and the surrounding areas since 2013. He has his own Interior Design, Graphic and Branding company which has given him a new level of management experience while improving budgeting and marketing skills.

“I am a father of two young boys, one who has recently started at Hollydale, hence why I have an extra keen interest in being part of the achievements and developments of the school. I am looking forward to using my creative skills as well as business acumen to help the school where I can. The local community means alot to us as a family and we enjoy being part of it; by being active within the local community garden and any other activities we can get involved with.”

Alice Sheridan: Co-opted Governor

Date of appointment: November 2022
Term of office: 4 years
Register of business (or pecuniary) interests: Nil
Governance roles in other educational institutions: Nil

Solomon Hardwick: Literacy Link Governor

Date of appointment: September 2022
Term of office: 4 years
Register of business (or pecuniary) interests: Nil
Governance roles in other educational institutions: Nil

Solly teaches English at Westminster School, and has lived in East Dulwich now for two and a half years. He studied English Literature at university, and brings this knowledge into his role as literacy lead. In his free time he enjoys cooking, playing the mandolin, and reading lots!

‘I’m very excited to begin my work with Hollydale Primary. Since moving to this area I’ve been inspired by the thriving community atmosphere fostered across East Dulwich, Peckham, and Nunhead. I’m looking forward to contributing what I can through working closely with the school on aspects of strategy and governance.’

Sheona St. Hilaire: Co-opted Governor

Date of appointment: September 2022
Term of office: 4 years
Register of business (or pecuniary) interests: Nil
Governance roles in other educational institutions: Nil

Sheona currently works in the education sector and in her spare time she has volunteered in different schools as well as health and social care organisations across South East London. Sheona has several years of experience volunteering in an advisory capacity (i.e., advisory panels and trusteeships). She appreciates the dedication and understanding needed to support a governor’s role in terms of supporting children to become well-rounded successful citizens.

“I am really honoured to have been selected as a governor at Hollydale Primary School. I hope I am able to contribute to the continued success of the school’s curriculum as well as the hopes and aspirations of children who attend Hollydale primary school. I want Hollydale to be a school that children are proud to attend, and which fosters community spirit, joy, and integrity.”

Interested in becoming a governor?

If you are interested in becoming a governor for our School, you can contact us via either school office: admin@hollydaleprimary.co.uk

To contact our Chair of Governors, please email the main office email above initially.