Goodbye Mr Morrissey
This term sees us say goodbye to Mr Morrissey after 38 years at Christ the King. Next year sees the school celebrate 50 years since it was founded so Mr Morrissey has been an intrinsic part of our school for the majority of the time it has existed. He is well known and respected by not only the governors, staff and students but by parents, both past and present, many of whom he taught over the years. In fact, there are governors who are past students of his. His extensive knowledge of the school and its students is matched only by his dedication to the welfare of those who have passed through these doors. His retirement will leave big shoes to fill. We wish him all the very best for the future, especially with his aim of getting his handicap down to 9 or less.
Again, this term certain governors have met with the main School Council and the Sixth Form representatives to discuss issues important to the students. As has been a regular feature of these meetings, a problem with afternoon buses was raised. The difference this time was that a very useful suggestion was made to solve one of the problems. This proposal is being given serious consideration by Mr Lancaster and his leadership team.
As I have indicated previously, the Governing Body has had to undergo a review of its constitution. We have now had formal approval from Sefton and the Archdiocese, so the new constitution will come in to effect on 1 September. This will see our numbers reduce from 16 to 14, with more emphasis being placed on the individual skills of the governors rather than the section of the community they represent. This will see an election for a new staff governor and will see an election for a new parent governor in the autumn term. I hope we get as much interest in the parent vacancy as we did last time.
As well as the re-constitution of the Governing Body, the Archdiocese has made changes to the appointment of Foundation Governors. They have produced a publication, which is on the school website, setting out the role of the Foundation Governor and the qualifying conditions. It contains an invitation to interested parties to make an application. The intention is to try and set up a pool of ready-trained foundation governors, rather than rely on nominations when a school has a vacancy. If you are interested in that role, please read the booklet.
Finally, I hope you all have an enjoyable summer break and look forward to welcoming back those who will be returning in September. To those who are moving on to pastures new, I wish you all the best for the future.
Alan Rayner
Chair of Governors
