Llywodraethwyr (Governors)

Al Roberts (Chair of Governors)
I am a Community governor. I chair the Curriculum committee as well as being vice-chair of the governing body. I am a specialist in data management and enterprise computing systems, currently working in higher education. I have a deep passion for education theory, the development of intellectual capacity, and the vital role that schools play in shaping society. Since 2011, I have served as a community governor and am honoured to be a member of the governing body at Bishopston Primary. Having had the privilege of my own children attending the school, I hold a deep appreciation for the unique learning environment it fosters—a harmonious blend of nurturing care and forward-thinking challenge.

Aimee Barnett (Vice-Chair of Governors)

I am a parent governor. I sit on the Curriculum committee. I also work hard on the PTA.

Kate Morgan
I am the Clerk to governors

John Owen

I am the Headteacher and therefore sit on the all the Governor committees. I have worked at the school for over 10 years. I have worked in a number of other schools in both Wales and England. I have also spent some time teaching in Tanzania and Sri Lanka.

Naomi Beynon

I am the Deputy Headteacher and sit on the Curriculum Governor committee. I have been a teacher for 24 years and have worked at Bishopston Primary since 2019. I currently teach in our Sky Phase department, I have extensive experience of teaching Foundation Learning pupils too and have previously been an ALNCO. 

Melinda Canning
I am a Local Authority (LA) governor. I sit on the Finance & Personnel committee. I am proud to serve as the Health and Safety Governor.

I first became involved with Bishopston Primary in 1983 when my daughter joined the Nursery, followed by my son two years later. Over the years, I volunteered at the school in various roles, worked as a supervisory and kitchen assistant, and was an active member of the PTA. I also served as Clerk to Governors for eight years.

In 1988, I began working in school administration at another local school, where I stayed for 31 years.

In 2014, I became a  Local Authority Governor at Bishopston Primary, hoping to use my experience in education to support the school. Both of my grandchildren attended the school before moving on to the Comprehensive, and my daughter is currently a teacher.

Lyndon Jones
I am a Local Authority (LA) governor. I meet with the school and report back to the Governors in relation to Community Links.

Andy Walker
I am a Community governor. I meet with the school and report back to the Governors in relation to Community Links.

Jemma Cowling

I am a Senior Teacher in the School, I lead Maths & Numeracy. As a Teaching and Staff Governor, I sit on the Finance & Personnel committee.

Lisa Boat
I am a Local Authority Governor. I sit on the Finance & Personnel, and Performance Management committees

Sarah Woodall-Milne
I am a Parent governor. I sit on the Curriculum committee. I am the link governor with Numeracy.

Rosie Greenaway

I am a community governor with children in land and mountain phase and a toddler at home. Currently working as an artist I also have an extensive background in Play. I’m community-minded and a trustee of Bishopston Play Association taking an active role on the playscheme committee. Before becoming a parent I worked as a TA gaining insight into the daily running of primary school life as well as a greater understanding of the responsibility of educators. Since joining the governors in 2020 I have found the role to be insightful, collaborative and highly rewarding. I am especially interested in Curriculum and wellbeing and feel privileged to be part of this school community.

I aim to bring a supportive, creative and reflective presence to the governing body.

Emily Davies

I have enjoyed volunteering as a Community Governor since 2021, acting as the link governor for Literacy. I am also a Local Authority Governor for the comprehensive school. My contributions draw on my own experiences as a parent, and from my professional background in Law and Education, including my current role within education capital development. I sit on the Finance and Personnel Committee, and the Appointments Committee, taking a keen interest in operational aspects of the school. 

Sharon Bel-Pinto

I am a Teaching Assistant in the school. I sit on the community committee.

James Healy

I am a parent governor. I sit on the Curriculum and Finance & Personnel Committees. 

I am a parent governor - sitting as the Vice Chair of the Finance & Personnel Committee.  

Outside of the role, I’m a father of two girls and grew up in Swansea. My day job is a UK Government civil servant (economist), with experience in education, health, labour markets, and energy. Whilst hobbies are hard to keep on top of with two young children, I do enjoy going swimming or making the most of the beautiful coastline (weather dependent). 

David Mason

I became a (local authority) governor in 2024. I have four children with one in Infants and three in Bishopston Comp. This year I have taken on the role of Chair of the Finance and Personnel committee. I also have assignments for equity & diversity, and curriculum. I have experience as Chair of Governors (and chair of finance) at another primary school. I am passionate about education and creating a love for learning at an early age.  

I work for a financial services technology company, with focus on project, risk & contract management. However I would always prefer to be outdoors especially anywhere on Gower or in the sea.

Helen Hartshorn

I am a community governor. I sit on the Finance & Personnel Committee

Mike Davies

I am a parent governor. I sit on the Finance & Personnel Committee.  I have a daughter in Y6 and a son in Y5 and passionate about supporting their education and that of all children. I work for Capgemini Invent in Digital Transformation as a Scrum Master and Agile Coach, helping organisations manage change with transparency and value-driven outcomes. With a PGCE and a background in Learning & Development, my role includes coaching, designing, and delivering training. I am committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child thrives and nurturing a lifelong love of learning. I serve on the Finance & Personnel Committee and also volunteer for the RNLI on The Mumbles All-Weather Lifeboat.

Henry Barnes

I am the parent of two children in Bishopton Primary School, one in year two and one in reception. I have spent my career working in the Voluntary and Community Sector through a number of different charities in various roles - policy and campaigning, fundraising, membership and support, and emergency response. I now work for the British Red Cross as UK Community Resilience Lead. It's my job to think about what communities might need in order to be well prepared if a disaster ever hit, with a focus on reaching those with the greatest need. I try to bring some of my varied experience to the role of Governor.