THORPE PRIMARY SCHOOL - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Employed by Peterborough City Council As a Children 's Social Care Practitioner / Member of the School PTA / Parent Governor
- Parent Governor
Gulfraz has over 20 years' experience of working with children and families and is currently working at Peterborough City Council in the Children Care team.
Gulfraz enjoys, cooking, baking, drawing and painting and has recently taken up sewing. Gulfraz has been running the Thorpe Parent Teacher Association since 2006.
Gulfraz motivation to become a governor was from other parents, so that parent views are shared with school leaders.
Job Titles:
- Vice Chair of the Academy Committee
Jo has previously worked as a Senior Environmental Consultant but took a career break to raise her family due to my husband working in the Armed Forces.
Previously to her governing role at Thorpe Primary, Jo was a committee member and then chair of a local preschool. Jo had varied roles during her time as a co-opted governor from dealing with finances/budgets, estates, Headteachers performance management review to safeguarding and sports premium.
Peterborough is Jo's birthplace and relocated back to the area in 2010. Jo was impressed by the school on her very first visit and felt she wanted to not only utilise her current skills in a voluntary capacity but also be able to give something back to the local community.
Being a governor at Thorpe Primary is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable roles that Jo has undertaken. Jo can utilise her skills and knowledge to support the work of the governing committee and help the school to become even better than it already is.
Jo enjoys spending time with her family travelling across the UK & sometime internationally for sporting events. Jo loves the great outdoors particularly walking, snorkeling, baking and is an avid Netflix watcher.
Job Titles:
- Attendance Officer
- Sports Premium Governor
Job Titles:
- Admin Assistant
- Receptionist
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Chairman of the Academy Committee
Anne has been an active Governor at Thorpe Primary School for over 12 years and has worked in several Primary and Secondary schools.
Anne has previously worked at Deacon's School as Headteacher's PA and Clerk to Governors and studied for my BA Honours Degree in Business Administration and Management focusing on Finance. Anne has managed her own business for 10 years employed 4 staff.
Since retiring, Anne has volunteered for Witness Service (Citizens Advice) and is a Court Based and Outreach volunteer for Peterborough and Huntingdon Crown and Magistrates Courts. Anne is also a Project Co-ordinator and sit on interview panels interviewing applicants to become volunteers at the court.
Anne has been a link Governor with Finance at Thorpe for over 8 years and regularly meet the Business Lead to discuss the budget and any issues arising. Anne is also the Early Years link Governor and has worked with the lead and discussed progress on a regular basis.
Job Titles:
- Parent Governor
- SEN Governor / Marketing Governor / Parent Governor
Samia has extensive marketing background, which spans over 15 years of global experience. Samia wholeheartedly embraced the importance of actively engaging in Thorpe.
Samia is thrilled to collaborate with the school's governing body to uphold Thorpe's mission of providing a secure and enriching environment for all children.