Hurst Green Church of England Primary School & Nursery

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Hurst Green CE Primary School & Nursery

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Who we are

 

Allison Flack – Headteacher Governor (Hurst Green)

I have been working at Hurst Green since 2013, initially as a teacher before becoming Headteacher in January 2020. Prior to working at Hurst Green I taught at schools in East London, Hastings and Bexhill. It has been a privilege and hugely rewarding working with governors, staff and children at Hurst Green over the years continuously improving the school. I am committed to providing the children in our school with the best education and opportunities that I can working together with the whole school community. The children are an absolute delight who never cease to impress me with their determination, hard work and positive attitude to school. I am very proud to work at Hurst Green with such a committed and hard-working staff and have relished the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of developing Hurst Green into the good school it is today.

 

Rev. Annette Hawkins – Trust Governor

I am the Vicar of Holy Trinity, Hurst Green and St Mary, Salehurst in the United Benefice of Salehurst, Hurst Green and Robertsbridge. I started my working life as a nurse, I then took a degree in Education and went on to work in project management, initially for a small local charity and afterwards for a national charity as the development manager and local authority childcare consultant for East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. I am married and have four adult children and five grandchildren.

 

Emma Ivil – Staff Governor (Hurst Green)

I have been teaching for over 20 years across KS1 and KS2 and in a variety of different schools. I am currently teaching Year 5 and 6 in my 6th year here and have recently been appointed Assistant Headteacher. I also lead English and ‘Lifeskills’. Having been a teacher governor for the past few years, I have enjoyed gaining a greater understanding of the financial performance of the school and being involved in decision-making and policy approval. As DDSL (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead), I work alongside Miss Flack to ensure that safeguarding takes the highest priority in our school. I have recently undertaken a reading research project with the University of Sussex and am keen to continue studying alongside teaching. I am mum to two teenage boys and in my spare time I love to travel.

 

Elaine Lambert – Trust Governor – Chair of Governors

My husband and I moved to Etchingham in 2017, following our retirement. I have had a varied career. I started my working life as a computer programmer then became a secondary school maths teacher after starting a family, going on to become a head of department in a Further Education College. I then joined the School Effectiveness team in the London Borough of Bexley as their mathematics consultant. Finally, I worked as a publisher, responsible for secondary school maths textbooks and I have also authored and edited maths resources. I spent 4 years as a parent governor when my children were at their Church of England primary school. I am passionate about helping children to reach their full potential, and as a governor I do everything I can to support the school to enable all our children to achieve this. Other interests include cycling, walking, pottery and my grandchildren!

 

Helen Winning – Co-Opted Governor – Vice-Chair of Governors

I have worked as a senior manager and CEO in a number of settings, including healthcare, the arts and the charity sector. My original training was in finance and HR. I am currently Director of Healthcare Services at Action for ME, a national charity which provides information, support and healthcare services for people with ME, a chronic illness which affects children and adults.As Executive Director of MakeBelieve Arts, an arts educational charity based in South East London, I saw at first hand the positive difference that creativity can make in children’s lives and the benefits of arts based interventions in primary schools. I am passionate about ensuring opportunities for all pupils to discover their talents and to shine.  I moved to Hurst Green in 2021. I have two grown up children and one primary school age grandchild. I am a member of Holy Trinity Church and am keen to foster increased links between the local church and the school.

 

Fiona Drury – Parent Governor

I moved to Hurst Green in December 2019, shortly after our first daughter was born. I have worked in childcare since completing my Diploma in Childcare & Education in 2002. I worked in a primary school as a learning support assistant for a few years before deciding to go into teaching and qualifying in 2009 from Brighton University with a BA Hons in Primary Education.
Since then, I’ve gone on to teach for 10 years in two schools in London working across the primary age before finally leading the KS1 department at a school in Fulham for two years before moving back down to Sussex to start a family. Most recently I have taught in an infant school in Crowborough and currently I am working in the Special Education department at Vinehall School.
Other interests are cycling, cooking, travelling, singing in a community choir and gardening! This is my first Governor role and I am really looking forward to becoming an effective and supportive member of the governing body.

 

Nicola De Havilland – Parent Governor

I am the mother of three children who attend Hurst Green Primary School in Years 1, 5 and 6 and I am passionate about the education of all children who attend the school.  I believe that children deserve the best education we can provide for them and I am committed to working as part of the team to help Hurst Green School continue to develop and grow.  I graduated from university with a 2:1 BA (Hons) Degree in History and Fine Art and studied accountancy for three years. I began my professional career in London, where I worked as part of the management team for a law firm for thirteen years; I was also a director of my own Management Consultancy for three years.  I have lived in Hurst Green for 12 years and thoroughly enjoy being part of this community. I am currently a full time mother to my three children and enjoy dedicating my time, commitment and enthusiasm to my family and my Governor role.  In my spare time, I love to travel and learn about different cultures, I paint, play the piano and enjoy all things creative.  I love visiting the theatre, going to the opera and enjoy gardening. I regularly take part and assist in charitable events.

 

Should you wish to contact the Chair of Governors, please approach the School Office or email elambert@quercusfederation.co.uk

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