Meet the Governors

Annie Hookway - Chair of Governors

Andrew Rowe - Vice Chair and Co-opted Governor / Governor for Safeguarding

Clinton Davies - Governors

Leigh Hilton - Headteacher

Andrea Newman - Foundation Governor

Staff Governor - Emily Thompson

 Reverend Geoffrey Clement - Foundation Governor

The Governors come from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences and interests. Find out more…

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Annie Hookway - Chair of Governors

I moved to Suffolk in 1984 returning to East Anglian roots. I have been working in education since 1979 with many happy years in South Suffolk as a primary school teacher and leader. I am passionate about providing new and exiting opportunities for children, drawing upon the diversity that Suffolk offers, whether through technology, the arts  or sport.

I am now retired but keen to continue to support teachers and children at Elmsett Primary School.

My interests are diverse from sailing to painting and even knitting. My husband and I enjoy time with family, our sons and grandchildren  have provided opportunities for travel to see them.  We also have a lively spaniel Tilly 

I have no pecuniary interests and am not related to any staff member

Clinton Davies 

Having worked in education at Secondary level for over 15 years I am keen to use my skills and experience to support Elmsett Primary continue to succeed and thrive.

I have experience in a range of areas in various schools and trusts of different backgrounds from curriculum development, student leadership, pastoral leadership roles and safeguarding. 

As a parent Governor I wish to support the school, its staff and play my part in actively supporting the community. Family time is precious and I also enjoy creative past times, reading, running and football 

I have no pecuniary interests and am not related to anyone at the school.

Andrew Rowe - Co-opted Governor / Governor for Safeguarding

I became a governor at Elmsett in November 2014.

I have a degree in Education from Manchester University and work brought me to Suffolk 30 years ago. In all that time, I’ve worked for Suffolk County Council, mostly in the Ipswich area.

I want to use all the knowledge and experience of the education sector I have gained in my professional life to help our school continue to improve.

I enjoy walking and cycling in the Suffolk countryside.

I have no pecuniary interests and am not related to any staff member.

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 Reverend Geoffrey Clement - Foundation Governor

I have been a vicar in Suffolk since 2001, having returned to Suffolk after 5 years in Oxfordshire. I am originally from Streatham S. London. When I left school, I worked in construction working on restoration projects in London, principally at Westminster Abbey but on other government projects too. I then spent 11 years living in Uruguay, S. America where I studied at seminary and was ordained priest in Montevideo.

When I can, I enjoy getting out on my bike – currently a Moto Guzzi V9 (850cc). I’ve had motorbikes since I was 19 and a few years back took my Advanced test with the Institute of Advanced Motorists.

I have no pecuniary interests and my wife Angela currently works at the school as a Teaching Assistant in Robins Class.