Anne has been an active Governor at Thorpe Primary School for over 12 years and has  worked in several Primary and Secondary schools. 

Anne has previously worked at Deacon’s School as Headteacher’s PA and Clerk to Governors and studied for my BA Honours Degree in Business Administration and Management focusing on Finance. Anne has managed her own business for 10 years employed 4 staff.

Since retiring, Anne has volunteered for Witness Service (Citizens Advice) and is a Court Based and Outreach volunteer for Peterborough and Huntingdon Crown and Magistrates Courts. Anne is also a Project Co-ordinator and sit on interview panels interviewing applicants to become volunteers at the court.

Anne has been a link Governor with Finance at Thorpe for over 8 years and regularly meet the Business Lead to discuss the budget and any issues arising. Anne is also the Early Years link Governor and has worked with the lead and discussed progress on a regular basis.  

Manoj is an IT professional working at Tata Consultancy as a Senior IT Consultant for over 20 years. Manoj has had over 8 years experience working in various roles as a Governor, including School Improvement and Headteacher’s Performance Management Review.

Manoj main priority has been making sure children have a safe and secure environment to learn in, thrive within the setting and given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

In Manoj spare time, he enjoys yoga, meditating and keeping up to date with new techology.

Kathryn has been teaching at Thorpe Primary School for five years and is currently teaching Year 6 class. Kathryn joined as a staff governor as she wanted to have the opportunity to represent staff viewpoints and opinions. Kathryn also wanted to have a better understanding of how a governing body supports and challenges a school to improve and be outstanding.

Kathryn’s family moved to Peterborough area a number of years ago and a career opportunity arose within Thorpe Primary School and Kathryn decided to relocate to Peterborough from Northern Ireland.

Kathryn enjoys spending time travelling across the UK and internationally. Kathryn loves to read and volunteer with Peterborough reads to raise the profile of reading across Peterborough.

Samia has extensive marketing background, which spans over 15 years of global experience. Samia wholeheartedly embraced the importance of actively engaging in Thorpe. 

Samia is thrilled to collaborate with the school's governing body to uphold Thorpe's mission of providing a secure and enriching environment for all children.

Sonia is a working mum currently enjoying a career with the civil service. Sonia graduated with a BA (Hons) degree in English studies and has always had an interest in education. 

With young children in school, Sonia is aware on a personal level of the influence and importance school and education has on a child’s life. With this in mind and thriving on public service, Sonia has volunteered to become a governor. 

Sonia looks forward to supporting Thorpe’s ongoing work and future development, learning more about the education system from the schools point of view and the opportunity to work with the governing body and wider school community. 

Sonia enjoys spending time with her family, gardening (great for mental and physical health!), reading when time allows, travelling to new places and food.