Governors 

Dawn Ferdinand Chair of Governors 

Ms Ferdinand joined the GB as Chair in Oct 2024 after being voted in. 

Ms Ferdinand has been a critical part of the Haringey education landscape for many years as the Headteacher of The Willow Primary School and Broadwaters Children’s Centre in Broadwater Farm, Tottenham. As Headteacher at these institutions, she has transformed both organisations, taking them to successive ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted gradings. Beyond her school roles, Dawn serves as a school improvement partner, supporting headteachers in enhancing their schools, and has mentored many teachers to headship. Her tireless commitment extends to supporting vulnerable and socially disadvantaged groups, evident in her co-founding of numerous organisations dedicated to their advancement. Dawn’s legacy resonates in her relentless pursuit of educational equity and empowerment, impacting not only her immediate community, but education at local and national levels. Ms Ferdinand joins the school at an exciting and challenging time with new plans in place to continue to refine its excellent offer to students, significant engagement with the DFE at a strategic level and a rebuilding of key partnerships within the school

Emily Atwood Co-opted Governor

Length of service as Governor or involvement with Hornsey School for Girls: Since Dec 2022 

 

Blaise Boulton Co-opted Governor 

Length of service as Governor or involvement with Hornsey School for Girls: Since Nov 2023 

Blaise is a passionate and experienced change maker. Working life has included time as a Constable with the Metropolitan Police; Mentor to young men in London prisons with the charity Switchback; and Lead Policy Advisor with the Ministry of Justice. She is now a Coach working with individuals globally to support them to live a fulfilled life connected to their values, purpose, and inner resources.  

 

^{Rebecca Cervi}

^{Parent Governor elected April 2024} 

Jane Garrard Co-opted Governor

Length of service as Governor or involvement with Hornsey School for Girls: Since Dec 2023

Jane is a Chartered Accountant with 10 years’ experience as a Governor of a Haringey primary school, responsible for Finance and Sport . She has coached various sports in local  primary schools and is passionate about education and opportunity for girls in particular, and in an effort to engage more girls in sport is now running a large netball club in North London. 

 

^{Jo Hinshelwood - Co-opted Governor} 

^{Length of service as Governor or involvement with Hornsey School for Girls Dec 2013}

 

Catherine Lawrence co-opted Governor 

Length of Service as Governor: Since February 2020

Background:. I have been a teacher for 16 years working in Early Years settings and Primary Schools in Islington and Camden. I am currently Head of School at Moreland Primary School in Islington where both my children have attended. I have been a staff governor at Moreland for 8 years and when my daughter (currently in Y8) moved up to secondary school at Hornsey I was keen to get involved with the governance at HSG. I am passionate about all children and young people receiving a rich, broad curriculum and share the high aspirations Hornsey has for all students to achieve. 

 

Carter-Ann Mahdavi

^{Parent Governor elected April 2024}