The Governing Bodies of Rotherhithe Primary and Dog Kennel Hill met on the 14th December 2017. It was agreed by both Governing Bodies that the two schools will federate as of 2nd January 2018. We will now look to continue to build and develop on the excellent work that they already do in partnership. As of the 1st January 2018, the previous Governing Bodies of both schools were officially disbanded. I would like to extend my sincere thanks and gratitude for all their hard work and unwavering commitment to ensuring an excellent learning community for each of the respective schools.

​The Executive Head Teacher (Mrs Galiema Amien – Cloete) of the new federation met and co-opted the two previous chairs of both Governing Bodies as well as the nominated Local Authority governor. The initial Governing Body helped the Executive Head Teacher to conduct the parent and staff elections as well as supporting her through the skills audit process which was used to co-opt further governors. This process ensured that we co-opted governors that can truly contribute in the various areas of school improvement and organisation that we require to run a very successful federation.

​The Governing Body met on Tuesday, 23rd January 2018 to consider the Skills Audit of Governor Nominations. We were very pleased with the pool of expertise we received and which will cover all the key areas an effective governing body needs.

A full Governing Body Meeting was held on Monday, 19th February 2018 to formally co-opt members to the vacancies.

Whilst establishing the federation, the new Governing Body felt that the name of the federation was something that we would like the children to lead on. The school councils of both schools have been working on choosing a name for the new federation.  They’ve come up with some good ideas and the executives of both schools (Year 6 pupils) met to make a decision to propose to the governing body.  Please note, both DKH and RPS will be keeping their own names, but we need a name for the federation too.

I would like to end by thanking parents for their support and participation during the consultation process. We are now moving forward and looking to an exciting future as part of the partnership between Rotherhithe and Dog Kennel Hill Schools.

​Regards,

Ray Piggot (Out going Chair of Governors)
Mary Henley (Newly Elected Chair of Governors)

Register of Interests

The Governing Body is newly formed. The Register and declaration of business interests can be viewed via the link below.