Dr Sharmini Krishanand - Governor

Governor Spotlight

I have enjoyed being a Governor at Nottingham High School for the past five years. My eldest son, Dilip (ON 2010 - 2021) left last year after spending eleven fulfilled years at the school. My daughter, Kashvi was one of the first girls to join Year 7 in 2016 and my youngest son Kapil was fortunate enough to start at Lovell House in 2011.

I am often questioned on what does a Governor really do? I usually reply that ‘We assist the school in the implementation of its vision as well as review the updated protocols and policies and check they are being adhered to’. I usually get a yawn to this response, but being a Governor is far more interesting than my reply! We have various committees for different subjects, and I sit on the School Committee which focuses on the children, their education and safety. It’s such an interesting area to be involved in. I enjoy reading the reports on these matters and find my questions are answered honestly and succinctly. I am also Safeguarding Governor for the Infant & Junior School, which complements my day job, as a General Practitioner. I also attend Full Governor’s Meetings which entails all the committees and covers matters on the whole depth and breadth of the school. Being a Governor is not just about attending meetings and fulfilling roles, it’s also about getting involved. I was involved with the mass testing during Covid which enabled me to experience the camaraderie between the staff, pupils, and teachers. We are invited into the school for classroom visits. This has been a lovely experience with a wide variety of subjects being witnessed, from Chemistry fume cupboard experiments, listening to orchestra practice, observing Art Class to solving Maths equations! We then really get to feel like pupils again when we sit down for lunch in the Dining Room with our School Dinner…..and I always choose the Jam Roly Poly and custard! The most fortunate aspect of being a Governor and a Parent is that I get to enjoy the most amazing Theatrical and Musical Performances. In fact, I often feel that I’ve been to the ‘West End’ after a school performance! The talent of the pupils is phenomenal, and it is nurtured so well at Nottingham High School. Attending the beautiful Carol Service at the St Mary’s Church truly marks the start of Christmas. We also commemorate Founders Day Service at the same church with a truly poignant service. I’ve enjoyed my first five years as a Governor at Nottingham High School and look forward to the exciting projects and challenges my next five years as a Governor entail.