The Company of St Edeyrn
The Company of St Edeyrn
St Teilo’s Church in Wales High School is generously and wonderfully served by staff, governors, students, parents, carers and others who give selflessly of their time, energy and skills to uphold the life and mission of the school. The Company of St Edeyrn recognises those in the community of St Teilo’s who have given distinguished service.
Nominees for admission to The Company of St Edeyrn ('Companions') are selected annually by the serving Headteacher of the school. In addition, a very small number of nominees are further put forward to become ‘Fellows’ of The Company. Fellows have contributed, in particular, to the spiritual life of the school and stand apart for their unwavering contribution.
About St Edeyrn
Saint Edeyrn of Wales (c. 6th century), brother to Saints Aerdeyrn and Elldeyrn, was related to Vortigern and the royal house of Powys. Edeyrn is the patron saint of Lannédern in France and Llanedeyrn in Cardiff, where he founded a monastery of over 300 people.
Legend holds Edeyrn was a companion of King Arthur, before moving to France where he became a hermit. Being from the family of Vortigen, however, would make a relationship with King Arthur unlikely.
Edeyrn is remembered in churches across Wales and Brittany. He is often depicted riding a stag and his feast day is 6 January.
The Company
Chaplains
The Right Reverend Mary Stallard, 73rd Bishop of Llandaff (2023-present)
The Right Reverend June Osborne, 72nd Bishop of Llandaff (2021-2022)
Founding Fellows
Canon Ian Loynd, Headteacher
The Reverend Gareth Rayner-Williams, School Priest
Canon Ceri Weatherall, Headteacher
2021
Mrs Kath Jordan, Fellow
Dr Christine Taylor, Fellow
Mrs Christine Webb, Fellow
Mrs Tracey Anderson-Hill, Companion
Miss Sarah Griffiths, Companion
Miss Michelle Matthews, Companion
Mrs Jo Phillips, Companion
Mrs Rebecca Pitt, Companion
Mrs Amy Williams, Companion
2022
Mrs Nicola Chorbadjian, Fellow
The Reverend Canon Stewart Lisk, Associate Fellow
Mrs Karen Evans, Companion
Mrs Rachel Jones, Companion
Mrs Nicola Kendall, Companion
Mrs Lindsey Longden, Companion
Mrs Jayne Martinson, Companion
Mrs Natalie Neill, Companion
Miss Eguono Oneyibo, Companion
Miss Ive Oneyibo, Companion
Mr Tom Walker, Associate Companion
Mr Eddie Gwilliam, Associate Companion
2023
The Reverend James Henley, Fellow
Mr Steven Erickson, Companion
Mrs Leah Hill, , Companion
Mr Richard Jones, Companion
Mr Andrew Lewis, Companion
Mr Edryd Lewis, Companion
Mrs Karen Payne, Companion
Miss Emily Penson, Companion
2024
Mrs Tracey Anderson-Hill, Fellow
Miss Ceri Prosser, Fellow
Mrs Michelle Griffiths, Companion
Mr Paul Francis, Companion
Mr James Morrissey, Companion
Dr Rebeca Rees, Companion
Miss Eleanor Ware, Companion