Governing Body

Matt has recently joined us as our Chair of Governors and as well as having two children at Holton St Peter, Mr Bailey is also the Head of Chemistry and  Joint Head of Science at Bungay High School. As Chair of Governors he works closely with Mrs Hammond to oversee the work of the school.

My name is Fiona Lazenby and many people in our school community will already know me as a teacher at Holton St Peter. I joined the school in 2020 as the Dragons class teacher and most recently taught French and Computing to both Key Stage 2 classes. I am also a parent at the school with a daughter in Year 5. Prior to becoming a teacher, I worked as an educational publisher for many years, commissioning and developing textbooks and other resources for primary schools across the UK. I also set up and ran my own publishing consultancy business. I have always been passionate about learning: I believe education has the power to transform lives and open up endless possibilities. My own studies have taken me from a childhood in the Lincolnshire Fens to settling by the Suffolk coast with my family via a BSc mathematics degree at Durham, Japanese language study in Tokyo, publishing in Oxford, and a BA in Modern Languages with the Open University, living in several countries along the way. By becoming a governor, I hope to continue to serve the local community in a new role by supporting the school in its aim of achieving the best outcomes for all pupils at Holton St Peter.  

I recently joined the school’s governing board as a parent governor. With a background in diversity and inclusion, I hope to bring valuable expertise and a passion for creating equitable and supportive environments for all. I am excited to collaborate with the school community, contribute to its ongoing success, and ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive.

As a parent I understand the importance of education, academically and for social and emotional development. I have seen the challenges children face and I would love to be able to contribute to the continued success of the school and help ensure every child has access to the opportunities they deserve.

I have been a Prison Officer for 17 years.  I am used to making difficult decisions and working in pressurised situations. I have good leadership and communication skills, I am also aware of discipline and safeguarding within these environments, and have an awareness of working with other agencies to reach a common goal or outcome. I am committed to this role, will learn along the way and contribute and support where possible to maintain the high standards of the school.