Governing Body
The role of our Governing Body is to provide strategic leadership and accountability to our school.
Its key functions are to:
- set the aims and objectives for the school
- set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
- set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
- monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
- be a source of challenge and support to the Headteacher as a critical friend.
As a Cathlolic learning community the Governors are committed to ensuring that all we do supports our clear mission and that our Catholic Faith is lived out in the reality of our daily lives.
Our Governing Body is made up of Foundation Governors appointed by the Diocese of Westminster, parents, staff, local authority representatives and associate Governors who know the school well and bring specific expertise to their role.
To contact please use the school address - enquiries addressed to The Clerk of Governors.
Please click on a Governing Body Member for more information about them.
Nicola Walsh - Governor - Headteacher
Ann Barrett - Parent Governor
Ann Barrett is a Parent Governor and has one daughter in the school.
Ann is a member of the Operations Committee . She is a self-employed qualified accountant, bringing over 20 years of finance experience in the finance and property industries to the committee.
Term of Office ends on 31/08/2027
Alex Burgess - Foundation Governor
Alex Burgess was a Deputy Headteacher at The Sacred Heart Language College and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Term of office ends 31st August 2027
Dr Eva Fiorenzo - Chair of the Governing Body
I left the Sacred Heart in 2007 and continued to study medicine. I graduated from the university of Nottingham and currently work as an Emergency Medicine Doctor. I hope to engage more alumni with the school.
Term of office ends 30th August 2026
Margaret Pal - Foundation Governor
Margaret Pal is a Foundation Governor whose daughters attended the school. She works for an educational organisation and brings to the Governing Body experience of Sacramental preparation and of working with students with special needs and from diverse backgrounds.
Margaret is a member of the Operational Committee and has specific responsibility for Admissions is the Safeguarding Governor.
Term of Office ends: 31 August 2026.
Catherine Hogan - Clerk to the Governors
The Clerk can be contacted via e mail on enquiries@tshlc.harrow.sch.uk
Please mark any correspondence For the attention of the Governing Body
Eileen Pallin - Foundation Governor
Eileen Pallin is the Chair of the Development Committee which has responsibility for Admissions, Curriculum, Catholic Life of the School and Alumni.
She has worked at SHLC for 25 years, in a variety of different roles, until her retirement last year. This experience allows her to support the school community in providing the best education for its pupils. She is committed to upholding the school’s Catholic values and therefore creating a happy, inclusive environment for all students.
Term of office ends 31 August 2028.