Governors

Below is a list of the current Governing Body of Chetwynde School.

CHETWYNDE GOVERNING BODY

GERALD MURRAY, CHAIRMAN, DObs, DCh, FRCGP

I was appointed to the governing body in September 2003. I am the senior partner of a training GP practice in Ulverston and have been a GP in the area since 1985. I am a GP postgraduate tutor for South Cumbria and an examiner for membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners.

Three of my four children have attended Chetwynde to sixth form with the fourth to follow soon.

Governor responsibility: Finance, Human Resources and Child Protection.

PAUL CHAMBERLAIN BSc Hons

Having spent all of my professional life in independent schools, I was delighted to be invited to join the governing body in February 2007. At various times, I was a teacher, housemaster and headmaster at St Bees and Cheltenham College, as well as A level Chief Examiner and an inspector with the Independent Schools Inspectorate.

I have taken three expeditions to the Himalayas and Karakoram. My wife, Kate, grew up in Ulverston and we returned to the area when I retired in 2004.

I have two children.

Governor responsibility: Chairman of Education Committee.

KEVIN COCHRANE BSc

I was appointed to the governing body in June 2003. I am married with two children, Stephanie and Claire. As a native resident of Barrow I have a long association and understanding of Chetwynde School through both my daughters being educated at the school from Kindergarten to Sixth Form.

During my career in the oil and gas industry I travelled extensively around the globe with Shell before joining the British Gas Exploration and Production division as a Commissioning Engineer at the newly constructed South Morecambe gas terminal. I remain employed by Centrica as Asset Manager with responsibility for the East Irish Sea Morecambe gas fields and Barrow onshore terminals. As an engineer and manager I have gained considerable experience managing major hazardous installations. In addition to my duties as a school governor, I also hold the following directorships: Director Hydrocarbon Resources Ltd, Director Furness Enterprise Executive Board, Director Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation.

Governor responsibility: Finance Committee.

PETER COLE

I was born in Barrow and, other than for a few years when I was in London, have lived in the area for most of my life.

By profession I am an Accountant and prior to my retirement held senior financial and commercial positions in major manufacturing groups, Glaxo and GEC Marine (VSEL), including board level for over 30 years.

I was appointed to the governing body of Chetwynde School in 2004.

In addition, I am involved with voluntary support to several charitable and other activities in the area mainly in the role of treasurer or auditor.

Governor responsibility: Chair of Finance Committee.

MALCOLM G W CRAIG Dipl Arch (Oxford) RIBA

I was appointed to the governing body of Chetwynde School in November 2007. I was educated at Sedbergh School and then qualified as an Architect after 7 years training at the Oxford School of Architecture. Being unable to resist the pull of the Lake District, I returned to take on the challenge of practise in Barrow. Now in our 30th year, the current partnership of Craig and Green Architects LLP continues an unbroken succession of practices responsible for many of the Borough’s buildings. Our work currently stretches throughout the North-West and beyond. My own speciality is with listed and historic buildings. I have gained professional recognition as an Architect Accredited in Building Conservation and I am a member of the Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors Association.

I enjoy fell walking, motorsport, photography and family life. I am married to Jennifer and we have two children both educated at Chetwynde. Katherine has now graduated with a BSc (Hons) degree and Richard is about to join the Sixth Form.

PHIL NEWBY

I was appointed to the governing body of Chetwynde School in November 2008. I am married and have a son in Chetwynde Senior School.

I have now worked in the oil & gas industry for 25 years, travelling extensively around the world including a period living overseas.   I volunteer as a business mentor for Young Enterprise and hold positions with the Cumbria Strategic Board and South Cumbria Area Board of Young Enterprise.

Governor responsibility:  Marketing

LOUISE THISTLETHWAITE J.P., LL.B (Hons), LL.M.

I was appointed to the board of governors in November 2008 and look forward to contributing to the School. I spent ten years working as a journalist in South Cumbria, before returning to academic life at Lancaster University. Having gained a bachelor’s degree in law, I went on to study as a postgraduate, receiving my master’s degree in the law of armed conflict and international human rights. I currently teach the law of trusts and equitable obligations to undergraduates in the Law School at Lancaster University. I am married to a local dentist and live in Ireleth.

In November 2009 I was appointed as a Magistrate, serving on the Furness and District bench.”

PEGGY CURRY

On my retirement, I was delighted to be asked to join the Governing Body after 21 very happy teaching years at Chetwynde. I am hoping that my knowledge of how the school runs and my association with staff, parents and pupils will enable me to make a valuable contribution.
Prior to my appointment at Chetwynde, I taught in a variety of state and independent schools, as well as a period in Further Education colleges, from Lancashire to the Isle of Wight, which is where my 2 children were born.
Spending as much time as possible with them and their children, as well as walking with my husband are my main interests. Others also involve being outdoors as much as possible and include spending hours on my allotment, cycling and swimming. In quieter moments, I am hoping to become a proficient quilter.