Newhey Community Primary School

Mrs Leanne Sykes

Staff (Head teacher)

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Having joined Newhey Community Primary School many years ago in 2003, I feel honoured to be the headteacher of our wonderful school, serving the most welcoming and supportive community. Our school is a happy place to work and learn and we pride ourselves on our core school values, underpinned by our motto that: 

‘Together everyone achieves more’.

Throughout my time at Newhey, I have taught the full primary phase and worked on a number of exciting projects at the school. I love to sing and take great pleasure in supporting our school Glee Club as they perform at The Manchester Arena for Young Voices each year and I have even been known to appear on stage myself -in the school talent show- alongside other staff ,members as the 'Secret Act'!

Mr Peter Gurney

Co-opted

1/11/16 - 1/6/24

Hi, my name is Peter Gurney.

I have been a governor at Newhey community School for over 15 years initially as a parent governor when my 2 boys were at the school and then as a co-opted governor. As a governor it is my role to support the headteacher and staff in ensuring the pupils receive the best education and learning we can offer.

I retired from my role as the Facilities Manager for Rochale Council overseeing the cleaning, catering and school crossing patrol services in 2022, and since then have been employed as a cleaner at Newhey.

My specialisms as a governor include Health & Safety and ECO and I visit school whenever possible to support the school in these areas.

I am immensely proud of being elected to the role of co-opted governor and being part of Team Newhey!

Mrs Cheryl Jones

Parent

10/12/15 - 7/12/23

Hello, my name is Cheryl Jones and I have been a parent governor since December 2015.
Both my children have attended Newhey CP and have thrived at the school.

I have lived in Milnrow all of my life and have a strong attachment to the village and community. My professional background is in Business Management.

Mrs Irene Davidson

Local Authority/Vice Chair

17/11/15 - 5/11/24

I have lived in Milnrow for 50 years and have held a position on Newhey Community Governing Board for 30+years. I am involved in many community groups in and around our villages, including Pennines in Bloom, Friends of Milnrow Memorial Park plus many more. I also hold the position of Community Link Governor.

Mrs Kelly Fletcher

Parent

19/10/22 – 18/10/26

Hi, my name is Kelly Fletcher and I have 2 lovely girls who attend Newhey CP. I have worked for the Local Authority for many years and I currently support the Children Missing Education Team. Over the years, I have supported Rochdale primary and secondary schools; working with children with behavioural needs and I hope my knowledge in these areas can support my Governor role. Outside of work, we spend lots of time as a family travelling the UK in our little caravan. 

Mr Toby Garrity

Co-opted

1/9/15 - 30/8/23

Hello, my name is Toby Garrity and I am a co-opted member of the governing board at Newhey Community Primary School.
I work at a large acute NHS trust as a clinical education manager, delivering clinical training to medical and dental students, medical staff, nursing staff and support staff. I am also an honorary clinical teaching fellow at the University of Manchester.
I am privileged to be part of such a pupil focused, enthusiastic and caring team and try to use my teaching experience to support the school at every opportunity.

Mrs Michelle Belcher

Co-opted

1/9/15 - 31/8/23

Mrs Joanne Gray

Staff (teaching)

25/5/21 - 24/05/25

Mrs Sarah Bamford

Parent

15/10/18 - 14/10/22

Miss Nosheen Haque

Parent

21/10/22 – 20/10/26

I am a parent of a child who attends Newhey C P School. I enjoy spending time with my family, working out, reading and travelling.

As a Governor, my interests include making the school an inclusive and diverse place for all.

I've worked in PR, Communications and Marketing for almost 15 years, and I am passionate about DE&I. I am also a Podcast Host of 'Behind the Scenes with Nosheen', where I interview people from the South Asian community about their career journeys across various sectors. My guests include BBC Apprentice candidates, actors from Eastenders and Hollyoaks, DE&I experts and TV personalities.

Mr Matthew Bulmer

Parent

15/4/19 - 14/4/23

I’m Matthew Bulmer.  Both my children have attended the school previously, and are now at Hollingworth Academy.

 I am the Head of Programme Management for the School Rebuilding Programme.  Over the next 10 years we are rebuilding the 500 schools in the worst condition in England. 

 As a governor I have responsibility for Achievement And Attainment, and KS2 performance.

Mrs Pauline Thompson

Co-opted

26/7/22 - 25/7/26

When I retired as Deputy Headteacher at Hollingworth High School, I gave myself a few months to decide what I wanted to do. I applied to become a voluntary reading helper, with what is now Coram Beanstalk, and I asked if I could be specifically placed at Newhey Community Primary School.  This was because it is a feeder school for Hollingworth and I wanted to support children who needed help with their reading.

I have no regrets at all. I am in my 14^th year at the school and I still enjoy coming to try and make a difference for the children I work with.