Revd Charlotte Hetherington joined Arundel Court as a Governor when she took up a post in the local parish as Associate Vicar with the care of St Faith’s, the church so close to the school. She was a teacher before she was a vicar. Now retired from full-time ministry she is delighted to continue her involvement with the school and the journey to excellence with the Chichester Academy Trust. She is married, has three grown up children, and a growing number of grandchildren.

She brings experience, commitment and her knowledge of the community to the Local Governing Body.

RevD Charlotte Hetherington can be contacted via email.

chetherington@arundelcourt.com

Ruth began her teaching career in Japan, teaching English for over four years in a variety of schools. She loved the teaching so much that she returned to England to train and teach in primary schools. She has been a headteacher for the past nine years, working in a range of schools. Her core belief is that all children deserve a good education and she strives to be as inclusive and welcoming as possible to everyone. When she's not working, Ruth can be found training outside with POF, reading or out on her paddle board.

Mrs Jennie Pateman

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Colin has been employed in education for most of his working life, initially as a teacher in further and higher education, before progressing to a range of management roles, culminating in Assistant Principal at Chichester College.

Part of his experience has been gained in universities in Germany and South Korea, and as a part-time OFSTED inspector in the post-16 College sector.

He is delighted to serve as a governor at Arundel Court, and to support the creation and maintenance of a safe, secure and motivating learning environment which enables all children to thrive.

Although his playing days are over, he still enjoys watching sport, particularly football, rugby and cricket. He is an avid reader and enjoys cinema and theatre.

Susannah has worked in education since she left university. She taught in primary schools in Birmingham and Northampton before moving into university lecturing where her job is mostly involved with training teachers. She worked at Birmingham University for many years then moved to Chichester University. She now lives in Southsea with her partner and daughter, and she also has a grown up son who lives and works in London. Susannah loves living in Southsea and since moving here she has developed a love of the Southsea Park Run, sea-swimming and kayaking, all of which she does with much enthusiasm and very little skill. She is also an enthusiastic member of Rock Choir who mostly perform at local charitable events.

Brian came to Portsmouth 21 years ago to obtain a degree at the university. He fell in love with the city, its people and its history so he decided to settle here permanently. He has been a teacher in Portsmouth for 15 years with 8 of them being at Arundel Court.

In his younger days, Brian played rugby to a national standard and actually played many times against the legendary Jonny Wilkinson – Brian was often on the losing side! He was also a member of a successful band that performed gigs alongside some very famous recording artists.

Outside of school Brian regularly plays bass guitar and drums, he is a passionate armchair viewer of all sports, especially cricket and he is completely obsessed with Lego.