Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
The school is governed by the Board of Trustees and consists of seven members: five elected parent representatives, one elected staff member and the Principal, the board may co-opt additional members.
The five parent trustees are elected by parents for a three-year term; we have two positions elected midterm and three positions at end of the term, to ensure continuity on the Board. Our current members are:
David Mackrell Chairperson elected June 2016, re-elected May 2019
Bree Anderson Parent Trustee selected June 2016, elected November 2017
Calla Cheng Parent Trustee selected November 2018
Evan Bateup Parent Trustee elected May 2019
Rodney Wickes Parent Trustee elected May 2019
Carla Veldman Principal Principal
Darren Mathers Staff Trustee elected February 2020
Trustees are responsible for the governance of our school. Their important role ensures that the needs of the children and their learning are paramount. Board meetings are open meetings and are held twice a term on a Wednesday (usually) in the Boardroom. Notification of each meeting is via the school newsletter and website. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Please contact the school office if you plan to attend a meeting.
The Board can be contacted via the Chairperson, BOT@pinehill.school.nz or through the School office, Phone: 09 478 0301, Fax: 09 478 0305 or write to:
Board Chairperson
Pinehill School
Hugh Green Drive
Browns Bay
For further information on becoming a school trustee please follow the link to the New Zealand School Trustees Association NZSTA Becoming a Trustee
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