School Board

To ensure effective school performance, the Board is committed to maintaining a strong and effective governance framework that incorporates legislative requirements and good practice. The Board acts in a stewardship role and is entrusted to work on behalf of all stakeholders.

Key areas the Board is responsible for include:

  • Setting the strategic direction for the College
  • Protecting the College values
  • Monitoring and evaluating student learning outcomes
  • Approving policies
  • Financial Stewardship
  • Building community engagement and support

Board Policies, view here.

2024 Annual Report, view here.

Board Members

  • Selected Parent Representative: Presiding Member: Convenor Property/Finance – Angela Beaton
  • Proprietor’s Appointed Board Member : Convenor Health and Safety : Convenor Policy Review – Truc Tran
  • Principal – Ex Officio – Catherine Gunn
  • Proprietor’s Appointed Board Member – Shelly Fitness
  • Proprietor’s Appointed Board Member - Kay Petchell
  • Selected Parent Representative - Steve Sharpe
  • Parent Elected Board Member : Deputy Presiding Member : Convenor HR – Jane Searle
  • Parent Elected Board Member – Toby McIntyre
  • Parent Elected Board Member – Geraldine Jaques
  • Parent Elected Board Member - Andrea Stocks
  • Staff Elected Board Member – Kymberly Bissett
  • Student Elected Board Member – Christian-Ly Filipo
  • Board Secretary – Lisa McKenzie

Student Representative

In addition to having a voice on how your school is governed, being a student representative provides students valuable, real-world knowledge and experience. For more information click here for the 2024 Student Representative Handbook.

Meetings

Parents are most welcome to attend Board meetings. 
Meetings are held on Mondays at the College in St Catherine’s Room, Notre Dame Centre, at 5.15 pm. 
Dates are:

2025
January – no meeting
February 10th
March 24th
April – no meeting
May 12th
June 23rd
July – no meeting
August 4th
September 15th
October – no meeting
November 3rd
December 9th

Contact the Board

The Parent and Proprietor’s representatives welcome feedback and suggestions from the school community. Board members can be contacted via the following email: botshgc@shgcham.school.nz

Compliments, Concerns & Complaints Process

For more information on compliments, concerns or complaints, please read through our document found here.