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The School Board is the Crown entity responsible for the governance of the school. The Board's job is to see that everything that needs to be done gets done - legally, ethically, and as well as possible, in the best interests of its students.
The St Patrick's Catholic School Board is made up of four elected parent representatives, three Bishop's representatives, a staff representative and the principal. We also have a Board secretary.
Our Board meets on the Wednesdays of Week 5 and Week 10 each term, dates are in the School Calendar and advertised in the Newsletter. These meetings are public meetings and anyone is welcome to attend. The minutes of previous Board meetings are available to the public from the school office.
Current School Board Members
Current School Board Members
Anna Gallien
Presiding Member
anna.gallien@stpatta.co.nz
Tena koutou katoa. My name is Anna Gallien. I am proud to be a parent elect on the St Patrick’s School Board. I was born in Paeroa, grew up on a farm in Matamata while attending St Joseph’s Primary School and Matamata College. I married local Korakonui lad Pete, who did all his schooling in the area and we live in town with Pete travelling to the farm every day. We are kept busy with our 4 daughters, with our youngest that last one left at St Patrick’s. I currently work for the NZ School Trustees Association helping our school boards across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Portfolios: Property
Hi my name is Kyle Osborne and I am serving on the board looking after the property portfolio. My wife and I have three boys attending St Patrick's School. I was born in Te Awamutu and was educated here for both my primary and secondary schooling. I have lived all of my life in Te Awamutu apart from three years overseas. I enjoy being part of the school board and I am learning a lot about how a school operates.
Portfolios: Health and Safety, Pastoral Care
My name is Haley Fielder and I’m one of the Proprietor’s Representatives on the School Board. The Proprietor’s Reps assist the Board in ensuring the school remains a Catholic School, fulfilling its primary purpose, which is to give a Catholic Education to Catholic children and young people, and we report back to the Bishop annually. I was born and bred in Te Awamutu and attended St Patrick’s Catholic School for my primary and intermediate years. I am now proud to be a St Pat’s mum with all of my three children spread throughout the school.
Patsy Dickins
Patsy Dickins
Bishop's Representative
patsy.dickins@stpatta.co.nzMy name is Patsy Dickins and I am honoured to serve as one of the Proprietor’s Representatives for our school. Originally from Palau, I moved to New Zealand in 2003 and have been a member of the St Patrick's Catholic Parish community since 2004. My husband, Ewan, and I are dedicated members of our parish, and we have two children, Zeke and Phoebe, attending this wonderful school. I look forward to supporting the school in preserving its Special Catholic Character and fostering a religious education program that helps our children grow in faith, knowledge, and service.
Fr Rico Enriquez
Fr Rico Enriquez
Bishop's Representative
The Board's Staff Representative is voted in by all staff members every three years. It is their job to ensure that the staff have a voice at the Board table and in all Board decision making and policies.
Anthony Kahura
Elected Representative
anthony.kahura@stpatta.co.nz
Tēnā Tātou,
Ko Anthony Kahura tāku ingoaKo Tongariro te maungaKo Te Arawa te wakaKo Taupō nui a Tia te moanaKo Ngāti Tuwharetoa te iwiKo Poukura te hapuKo Parekaawa te hapu Ko te Heu Heu te tangata
Kia ora,
My name is Anthony Kahura and I am honoured to be serving the school and community with the team on the school board. I was raised in Te Awamutu doing my school years at St Pat's and St John's Hamilton. I am married to Courtney and our daughter Bailey and son Parker are both attending St Patricks. I have a passion for Toi Māori - Māori art, currently working my way through a degree in Whakairo - Māori carving. My goal is to contribute what I can to further this amazing school.
Abbie McCall
Elected Representative
abbie.mccall@stpatta.co.nz
Tēnā koutou katoa,Ko Abbie toku ingoa.Ko Nga Te Apa tōku iwi.Ko Whanganui te awa.Ko Nga Wairiki tōku hapū.
Our Whanau have called Waipa home for 8 years now, and have been blessed to be welcomed so warmly into the community.My husband , Brian , and myself choose St Patrick's to ensure the holistic wellbeing of our children was important within their education. I have been a member of the PTA and the Board of trustees.Our school and community wellbeing is very important to me, and I always strive for inclusion and creative ways to enrich our children's lives. I am studying to be a Creative Arts Therapist, and you can find me sometimes in the class room sharing all things creative when I can.
Our Whanau have called Waipa home for 8 years now, and have been blessed to be welcomed so warmly into the community.My husband , Brian , and myself choose St Patrick's to ensure the holistic wellbeing of our children was important within their education. I have been a member of the PTA and the Board of trustees.Our school and community wellbeing is very important to me, and I always strive for inclusion and creative ways to enrich our children's lives. I am studying to be a Creative Arts Therapist, and you can find me sometimes in the class room sharing all things creative when I can.
Policies
Policies
Board Governance Manual
Board Governance Manual
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