ST MARY’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND

Yvonne McLeod

Chair of Governors

Yvonne has a B.Ed. (Hons) from Exeter University and worked in distribution and logistics for some years before becoming a mother. When her children started school, Yvonne became a governor and started supporting other school governors as an additional skills governor, going on to become a national leader of governance (NLG) and now a local leader of governance (LLG). Yvonne has experience in delivering governor training and conducting external reviews of governance.  When not governing, Yvonne enjoys walking, knitting and baking. 

Matthew Soden 
LA Governor

Matthew has lived in Farnham since he was young and whilst he missed out on St Mary's himself as a child, his two boys have benefitted from the experience.  Both have now moved on to junior school and secondary school.  Forest School was a particular favourite of boys and father alike.  Currently Financial Controller for a communications firm in London, the opportunity to be in the great outdoors in this part of the world is something that he always looks forward to when he gets the chance.

Jennifer Clements

Foundation Governor (PCC) and Vice Chair of Governors

Jenny has lived in Farnham since 2011 with her husband and two children.  Both her son and daughter enjoyed their time at St Mary’s and are now at a local senior school. Jenny is a solicitor and works for an international engineering consultancy.  Her original background is in construction law practice, but being in-house she has to turn her hand to a variety of areas.  In her spare time she can be found at the side of a football pitch/swimming pool/ballet studio supporting her children’s various activities and enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling and attending the theatre.

Rev. Jane Walker
Ex Officio Governor

Jane is the Priest-in-charge of Frensham and Dockenfield, and Chaplain at Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice.

Born in Bognor Regis Sussex by the sea a long time ago, I met Mark and had two glorious children who are now all grown up. I always thought I would be a nurse, (and indeed was one for 23 years specialising in Orthopaedics), before God surprisingly called me out of that into the Priesthood. I served my curacy in Alton before becoming Chaplain at one of the most special places in the world - the Hospice at Farnham where I have been for over 3 years now. I became Priest for the people at Frensham and Dockenfield nearly two years ago and love serving here! My hobbies are riding horses, music - piano playing and singing, calligraphy, walking, and entertaining for dinner. It is an utter privilege to be a Governor for St Mary's School - it abounds in light, love and fun with constant learning for all.

Kerry Weeks
Foundation Governor (PCC)

Kerry has enjoyed a happy association with St Mary's School since 2008 when her eldest child started school. Since then her other two children have attended St Mary's.  Kerry also teaches part time in a local primary school and is passionate about the importance that the early years of education play in forming children's attitudes towards lifelong learning.  In her spare time she enjoys being a busy parent, spending time with friends and family and shopping. 

Victoria Goodlet

Foundation Governor (Diocese)

Victoria has lived in Farnham since 2018 and is actively involved in the local community through school, church and sports activities. Victoria spent over a decade working in financial services, with several years spent in France and Switzerland. Victoria has three school-aged children including twins and volunteers in the non-profit sector. She currently serves as Trustee and Vice Chair of St Peter's School PTFA and can often be spotted on a trail run locally!

Katherine Weavil

Foundation Governor (PCC)

Katherine grew up in Farnham and after teaching in London is now bringing up her three boys here, benefitting from the excellent education available in the local area. Her eldest two children went on a local junior school after their time at St Mary's and her youngest is not yet school age. Katherine's interests are theatre, walking and horse-riding.  

Juliet Williams

Clerk to the Governing Body

Jules has lived in Elstead since 2006 and became Clerk to Governors at St Mary's in 2019.  As well as clerking for St Mary's which she thoroughly enjoys, Jules clerks for a number of other local CofE schools as well as two parish councils.  Prior to clerking Jules worked in National Accounts selling premium fragrances.   In her spare time Jules loves walking in the local area as well as attending concerts and theatre productions.

Sarah Strang Steel

Parent Governor

Sarah and her family moved to Frensham in 2024, after living abroad in Europe and Asia for 8 years.  Sarah has 3 children, one of whom is already at St Mary’s, and her youngest will follow in due course.  Sarah worked in International Sales & Marketing roles for 17 years.  Following a career break, she is changing direction and is about to embark upon studies to become a Financial Adviser.  Sarah enjoys travelling, tennis, good food and wine!