Board Of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the school. The Constitution of the Board is determined by the Ministry of Education and is made up of the following:
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Five elected parent representatives
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Four proprietor representatives
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The Principal
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A staff representative
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A student representative
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A secretary
Current members of the Board of Trustees are:
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Patrick Barrett (Chairperson) -parent representative
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Peta Lean - Principal
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Christina Reymer (Secretary)- parent representative
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Paul Barnett - proprietor representative
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Paul Honiss - parent representative
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James Casson - parent representative
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Kerry Clarkin - parent representative
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Louella Dunn (Deputy Chairperson) - proprietor respresentative
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- proprietor representative
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Hinemutu Lewis - staff representative
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Marcus Pouwels-Strang -student representative
Celia Jowsey is minute secretary to this Board.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall direction and supervision of all matters in the College.
A major focus of the Board is the strategic direction of the College, with an emphasis on sustaining and improving the excellent standards of teaching and learning..
The Board of Trustees is not involved in the day to day running of the school. However, there are appropriate systems in place to ensure, in conjunction with the Diocese of Hamilton, that the Marist Catholic Character of the college is preserved.
A major focus of the Board is the strategic direction of the College, with an emphasis on sustaining and improving the excellent standards of teaching and learning..
The Board of Trustees is not involved in the day to day running of the school. However, there are appropriate systems in place to ensure, in conjunction with the Diocese of Hamilton, that the Marist Catholic Character of the college is preserved.
The Board of Trustees also ensure that:
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goals, plans and budgets are approved and reviewed
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student achievement and outcomes are constantly monitored and reported
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all students are able to achieve their personal best
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there is compliance with laws that effect the school
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significant risks are identified, eliminated or reduced
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proper accounting and auditing practices are in place
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annual reports and financial statements are prepared
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general maintenance of the school is carried out
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management is carried out in a professional and competent manner
We are fortunate at St John's College that excellent relationships exist between the Principal, the Diocese of Hamilton and the Board of Trustees, which ensure the smooth running of a very successful college
