Name

Role

Background

Theresa Smyth

Prior to this headship, I worked in 4 schools in London and West Sussex.  I am married, have 4 children and live in Chichester - but was born in the seaside capital of the north - Blackpool!  I love to spend time walking at the beach and occasionally, when perfect weather prevails - have been known to swim!

Foundation Governor and Acting Chair

I am the grandmother of 4 grandchildren currently at Singleton school. I went to Singleton as did most of my children, and love the family feel of our small but beautifully formed school.  We have a great governing team, and together we pool our skills and resources to ensure  the children and staff  have the support to be the very best they can be. 

Mrs Emi Greene

I have taught in West Sussex since 2013 and have worked in primary education across all key stages before moving to Singleton CofE where I embarked upon my journey and passion as a SENCo. I am married, have a family of two young children, two pet rabbits and love living in the beautiful West Sussex countryside

I have spent a number of years working in the sport and leisure industry and have recently moved to a new role within the charity sector.  I am married, have 2 sons, 1 dog and have lived in Singleton since 2018.  I have 1 son at Singleton CofE school and 1 at Singleton Playschool.   I thoroughly enjoy being active, predominately through playing hockey, but have even cycled to Barcelona!

 I was born in Chichester and moved to Singleton in 2020 with my sister.  I spent 18 years working as a Practice Manager for a local optician before leaving to take on the role of Manager for the Age UK Charity shop in Chichester. I am now also a  trainer for new Age UK managers in this area.  I have served on PCCs for many years and have been a church warden.  I am interested in local and family history, love gardening, enjoy the theatre and live music.

Helen Morris

I grew up in Singleton, taught Spanish and Drama in U.K, English in Zimbabwe and was a City Councillor in New Zealand before spending the final 15 years of my working life as a psychiatric nurse. Raising a large family of home grown, adopted and foster children gave me a huge appreciation of how Primary education attempted to meet the needs of each of my children.

Richard Murfitt

Before retiring in 2017 I had a varied career working in schools in London, Surrey and West Sussex. I spent many years also working in the construction industry. I live in Singleton and have two daughters and six grandchildren .

I have grown up in various parts of the country from Norfolk to Cornwall, finally settling down in West Sussex.I have enjoyed different careers from professional horse riding to working within Charity fundraising which including skydiving to raise money for vital research! I also worked as a business manager within the Early sector for 7 years. I now work alongside my husband helping him run his own company, we have two boys, one who is at Singleton. We are a very active family and enjoy a variety of different sports from sailing and mountain biking (the muddier, the better!) I also enjoy baking and have been told that I can bake a mean Victoria Sponge cake!

Avril Sargent

I ​​​​​​ moved  from the Lake District, when I was 5 years old and now live in Chichester with John, my partner of over 40 years. We have 2 daughters, and 3 grandchildren, who are a joyful part of our lives. I have worked  in Youth Services, Outdoor Pursuits, and The Princes Trust, before turning to accounting. My love of mountains has taken me to the Base of Everest, The Alps and of course back to The Lake District.