Joanna Grant Peterkin

Joanna Grant Peterkin BA PGCE has over 50 years of experience in education and is a former Headmistress of St George’s School, Ascot. Joanna’s emphasis on “activities” helps to enrich the student experience at Collingham. Joanna has also recently been made Chairperson of the Moray Badge Platinum Jubilee project to help primary and secondary age pupils who have been affected by the Covid lockdown. This project aims to encourage them to participate in and enjoy outdoor activities and to develop their own strengths rather than competing against others. Her father, Sir Brian Young, was once head of Charterhouse and Director General of the Independent Broadcasting Authority, and her husband, Peter, is a Major General.