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Meet the Governors

 

Jennifer Aldred - Foundation Governor 

I became a Foundation Governor of St Martin’s in 2025 and as a former pupil, I am the fourth generation of my family to have lived and worshipped in the parish. I cherish many fond memories from my own school days when Miss Jones lived in the school house, teaching the three R’s and country dancing to thirty village children. The school has evolved so much since those times, but its sense of community endures.

In my professional life, I am a chartered accountant and Finance Director for a global health technology group, where I lead teams based across Europe and bring senior experience in governance and financial stewardship. My previous local voluntary work includes serving on the committees of St Thomas’ Infant School PTA and After School Club in Woolton Hill, as well as Friends of Thorngrove School in Highclere.

Outside work, I am actively involved in the lives of my three grown sons and enjoy gardening and travel. I am dedicated to supporting the school’s Christian ethos and am grateful for the opportunity to give back to a community that has played such a significant part in my life.

Sarah Leventhorpe - Foundation Governor

As an active member of St Martin’s Church I heard that the school was recruiting new governors and so I applied to be one. I was very pleased to be accepted as a foundation governor in November 2025.
I have spent much of my working life abroad in Hong Kong and Tokyo as well as living in New York. In Hong Kong I set up a daily newspaper for primary school children and spent a lot of time in and out of schools working with children and trying to inspire them to read more. I believe that fostering a love of reading is very important.
 
Since moving to East Woodhay I have become very involved in the community running the St Martin’s Guild Fete as well as being a trustee of East Woodhay Village Hall. I also enjoy reading, tennis and walking.

Andrew Gill - Parent Governor

As a parent with two children at St Martin’s and living locally I have a strong connection with the school and am invested in its success. I believe that we are very fortunate to live in the area that we do and the school plays an important role in bringing together families and local residents. 

Having worked in higher education for a number of years, I know how important a person’s school years are in enabling opportunities and choices to lead a fulfilling and productive life. The most important ingredient is maintaining a passion for learning and a curiosity about the world.

ELEANOR ASTON-NOONE - Foundation Governor

I joined the Governor team at St Martin’s in 2022 when my daughter had just started her second year at the school. My son is due to start in September 2023. I have a long and wonderful relationship with the school as my mother taught the St Martin’s reception ‘cherry’ class for around two decades and I am completely delighted that my children now attend. 
 
 I grew up in Woolton Hill but only moved back to the area in 2021 after more than a decade in London; I’m now a full time mother, navigating house renovations and learning how to garden! I feel very lucky to be a Governor at such a wonderful school. 
 
ELAINE COLVILLE - Foundation Governor

I am an active member of the congregation at St Martin’s Church and I was delighted to become a Foundation Governor of the school in 2018. Having combined my working life as a solicitor in the City with varied roles in the not for profit world, the time was right for me to devote some of my energy to the local community. My voluntary roles have ranged from being on the boards of a large central London housing association and of my old university to being a trustee of various charities.

I hope to use my past experience to help ensure that the current and future children of St Martin’s School and their teachers continue to thrive within our local community. My other activities currently involve my grandchildren, tennis, gardening and walking.

ANN ROWE - Foundation Governor 

My name is Ann Rowe and I became a Foundation governor in 2015. 

All of my working career has been spent in Education, firstly as a secondary teacher of Home Economics , then after my family I retrained to work in Early Years. I have always been keen to improve standards in education and this was part of my motivation for becoming a governor. I hoped that I could make a difference to the lives of children within St Martin’s school. I still love being in the school amid the children who are always so refreshing and such fun.

 Reverend Lisa Rodrigues - Ex-officio Foundation Governor

I have been Rector of the Benefice of North West Hampshire since July 2024. The benefice includes the villages of Ashmansworth, Crux Easton, East Woodhay, Highclere and Woolton Hill. I and am an ex-officio governor of St Martin’s School. In this role am available to staff for pastoral care. Originally from Canada, I was formerly a lawyer and lecturer in law before being ordained in Salisbury Diocese. It is always a high point in my schedule to attend school and lead Collective Worship that is full of hope and joy. 
 
The link between St Martin’s Church and the school is treasured and it is an honour to welcome pupils and their families to church and related events in the local community. Pupils join in our Act of Remembrance and our annual Carol Service as well as attending church for special St Martin’s Day celebrations, the school Easter service, and the poignant yet happy Leavers’ service. Families visiting St Martin’s Church for Sunday Services will receive a very warm welcome!