Mrs Jolene Weeda, Senior House Parent and Head of Boarding 

Mrs Weeda started working in boarding in Willersley House in 2019. After four years looking after the girls, she moved to Weaponness in 2024 and was promoted to Head of Boarding in August 2025, after having worked as the College’s Senior Housemistress.

Mrs Weeda is married to Mr Remco Weeda, who is the College’s Director of External Relations. They have a daughter, Maartje, who also goes to school at Scarborough College. The fourth member of the family is their Spanish Waterdog Ridley, who is a popular guest in Weaponness House.

Mrs Daniela Thurgood, Assistant Houseparent

Mrs Thurgood has eight years’ boarding experience.  Prior to her starting at Scarborough College, in 2023, she was involved in boarding in private schools in Wales and China. Mrs Thurgood has taught Spanish and she was a kindergarten teacher.

Mrs Thurgood is married to our Deputy Head Pastoral, Mr Sam Thurgood. They have two young daughters together, one of whom is old enough to go to the College. Mrs Thurgood speaks four languages fluently and gets by in Mandarin Chinese.