Deborah Chebly - Foundation Governor - Vice chair

When my family moved to the UK in 2020 after several years abroad, we received the best possible welcome from St Patrick’s. My two daughters immediately felt very much at home, and the school helped us all to adjust and settle within a community of care. I’m now delighted to be able to be a part of this very special school by taking on a position as a parent governor.

I have worked in schoolbooks publishing for most of my professional life, in-house and also as a freelancer. The focus of my work has been producing materials for teaching English as a foreign language to be used in schools around the world.

I have always loved music-making, especially in groups; I play violin in one of the Wiltshire orchestras, and also love improvising on the piano. Since moving to this part of the country, I’ve also done a lot of walking in muddy fields, and have been known to disappear for hours as I discover Wiltshire on foot.

Charlotte Gilbert - Parent Governor & Chair

I’m Charlotte Gilbert and I joined as a parent governor at St Patrick’s in 2022.  My daughter started in Reception in September 2021 and loves going into school every day.  My husband also attended the school many years ago!

When the opportunity arose to become a parent governor, I was keen to take on the role to support the school in providing the best opportunities for each child’s educational and personal development.

My professional background is in education, having been a primary school teacher and deputy headteacher over the last 18 years. I am currently an adviser for Wiltshire Local Authority providing advice and professional development around assessment and moderation as well as the induction of Early Career Teachers.

In any spare time, I enjoy eating out, going to the theatre and spending time with my family.

Jane Wragg - Foundation Governor

My name is Jane Wragg and I have just become a Foundation Governor.

I am a parishioner at St. Patrick’s Church, and I live in Wadswick with my husband Peter, Ben the dog and Theophilus (Theo) the cat.

Peter and I moved to Wiltshire in 2001 to run a hotel in Bradford-on-Avon, before that I had been a social worker for 25 years, working in different parts of the country. I have been retired for 10 years.

I have 2 sons, one is a chef and lives in Bristol, the other is a headmaster of an international school in Frankfurt. I am granny to 5, one of whom we look after every Friday.

I am really looking forward to my role as governor and becoming part of the St. Patrick’s family. Most of my social work career was spent with older people. Working with young people will be a new challenge and I am sure very rewarding.

Rosie Wilkinson - Staff Governor

I came to join St Patrick’s in 2013. Since then, I have taught in most year groups while leading initiatives in drama, outdoor learning and the creative curriculum. My responsibilities include key stage 2, English comprehension, Art and Design Technology and I am also the educational visitor’s coordinator.  My son is in year 8 now but as with all children and adults in this unique school community, he is still part of the St Patrick’s family.  As a parent, I feel very privileged that my son was given such a wonderful start by this fabulous school.

Before coming here, I taught in a large community school in Northwest London for 15 years, where I led the English and Drama faculty. I was trained by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) in their power of reading project which is rooted in rich, diverse texts and a dynamic creative approach to English teaching. My love of drama and theatre started early at my local youth theatre and continued at Warwick University where I took a BA English and Drama with QTS. I also took an MA in Acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama and have acted professionally as well as writing and performing comedy. 

Dave Moore - LA GOVERNOR

Hello, I'm David Moore and I joined St Patrick's as an LA Governor in 2022. This was after my eldest child joined Reception in September 2021. Watching my Daughter not only enjoy going to school but thrive here made me want to support this brilliant school and to help ensure every child that comes to St Patrick's not only enjoys coming to school but also achieves their potential. I grew up in Corsham and have lived in the town most of my life. My professional background is in Marketing, which I have a Degree and Masters Degree in, but in the last 5 years I have become a Project Manager. I am currently a Senior Project Manager in the IT sector. When I am not working or supporting the school, I love to spend time with my family, especially on days out. I enjoy running and I love watching films, particularly in the cinema. I am also interested in all things to do with Aviation and Space. Please do come and say hello if you see me in the playground!

Sharon Gilbert - Clerk to the Governors

I have personally been associated with St Patrick's School for over 30 years, first as a parent & PFTA member before joining the school staff.  It has been a privilege to be part of the school team helping to build St Patrick's into the school it is today.
I have the dual role of Business Manager and Clerk to the Governors.  As Business Manager I oversee all aspects involved in running the school premises, finances and HR, strategic development as well as project management of building development.   As clerk my role is to assist in the function of the Governing Body.