OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Whakamārama School is managed by a parent appointed board, with the Principal and a staff representative making up the full board. The Board of Trustees are elected every three years by the school community and are guided by the National Administration Guidelines. The Board represents the voice of the school community.

The Whakamārama community is well served by a capable and dedicated Board of Trustees who are committed to the Vision for learning for Whakamarama Primary School.

Our Board Members are:
Chairperson: Matt Varley
Mark Settle
Maria Taiapa
Fraser Mills
Mike Amott         
​Staff Representative: Brenda Williams
Principal - Natasha Greatorex

ROLE OF THE TRUSTEES

All of New Zealand's state and state-integrated schools have a board of trustees. The board of trustees is the Crown entity responsible for the governance and the control of the management of the school. The board is the employer of all staff in the school, is responsible for setting the school' strategic direction in consultation with parents, staff and students, and ensuring that its school provides a safe environment and quality education for all its students. Boards are also responsible for overseeing the management of personnel, curriculum, property, finance and administration.

Meeting Dates

Meetings are held at 6:00 pm in the school staffroom.

Tuesday 25th June
Tuesday 30th July
Tuesday 27th August
Tuesday 24th September
Tuesday 29th October
​Tuesday 26th November

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