Our Governors

 Fiona Kerin (Chair)

Fiona has been on the Governing Body since 2006, acting as Chair from September 2014 to August 2018. A Chartered Accountant who runs her practice from home, Fiona’s two children attended Our Lady of Lourdes where they had “the best start”. Her aim is that all children who leave the school feel the same.

Angela Mc Carthy

Angela has lived in the Finchley area for 15 years and is a parishioner at St Mary’s church in East Finchley. She has two sons, who both currently attend OLOL, therefore knows the school well and wants to build on her positive relationship, she has with the school, to benefit all children at the school. She has been a foundation governor at a secondary school, which has given her the knowledge needed to be one at OLOL. 

Angela has a degree in Sociology and a masters degree in Criminology. She is a public servant, with over 20 years’ experience, employed  within the criminal justice system. She is currently managing the victim team at the Parole Board.

Louise Miller (Local Authority Governor)

Louise has lived in Barnet for over twenty years. Much of her work experience has been in community development with an emphasis on improving the quality of life opportunities for young people. She is currently a self-employed project and change manager working in local government and housing associations. 

 (Staff Governor) Lisa McMahon 

I joined OLOL in January 2017 as the Year 4 teacher. I was the Nursery teacher for four years and currently, I am the Year 3 teacher and Science Subject Leader. My teaching career began in 2012, after receiving my PGCE with Early Years specialism from Oxford Brookes University. I spent four years teaching in Northern Ireland, where I am from originally, before moving to London.  Outside of school, my interests include walking, reading, spending time with my family and baby Godson, Joseph and crochet.

Becoming part of the Governing Board will enable to me to share my experiences as a member of staff at OLOL, whilst also gaining an insight into the various roles and responsibilities involved in being a School Governor.  I value being a part of the children’s lives and helping shape their futures. Being a Staff Governor will enable me to do the same for our school and close-knit community.

Sioban Thomas (Vice Chair)

Siobán is a parishioner at St Alban’s and supports faith sharing groups.  Her two sons attended Moss Hall and Finchley Catholic where she was a parent and foundation governor.   She is a garden designer and previously spent many years as a chemical engineer and manager of large engineering and construction projects.

Claire Catney  (Foundation Governor)

Alicia St Louis (Foundation Governor) 

Alicia has lived in Barnet for over fifteen years. She grew up in Trinidad and Tobago where her career in health began. Previously a health governor in Haringey (2004), strengthening community partnership with health and social care. Alicia is a parishioner at St Alban’s with her son who also attends Our Lady of Lourdes. 

Kalpesh Limani (Parent Govenor)

Kalpesh grew up in Finchley, and attended primary and secondary education in the area. He has 2 children, which one currently attends Our Lady of Lourdes.  He has been an active member of the PSA in the past. He was PSA Treasurer from 2020 – 2022, and continues to support the school in fundraising activities where he can. Kalpesh has a degree in Business and Accounting and also in Investment and Finance. He is a qualified accountant with over 18 years experience, employed within the education sector. Currently he is an Accountant at a local University. 

Father Peter Scott  (Foundation Governor)

Fr Peter has been a Westminster Priest since 1991. Fr Peter’s secondary school was Bishop Douglass in Finchley. Before his present appointment as rector of St Mary’s, East Finchley in 2019, he was senior chaplain to St Joseph’s Hospice in Hackney. He has written a number of prayer books including one for children in hospital. In 2011 he was awarded the Good Samaritan Medal by the Pontifical Council for Healthcare. The last Englishman awarded this medal was Alexander Fleming.  When Fr Peter gets some time to himself, he likes nothing more than going home to Bournemouth to see his family and taking a walk along the beach.