Our Board of Trustees

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The Board of Trustees at St Pius X School is a vital part of our school's governance.  

As with all state-integrated schools in New Zealand, our Board is responsible for the governance and direction of the school, working in partnership with the Principal and staff. 

Catholic state-integrated schools are state schools, funded by the Government through the Ministry of Education, but they have some key distinguishing features. Our school's Catholic character, which is embedded in the Church, influences student enrolment, staffing, and curriculum.

The Proprietor, who is the Bishop of the diocese, owns the school's integrated land and buildings, sharing responsibility for their maintenance and insurance with the Board.

The Proprietor appoints up to four members to the Board, while other members are elected by parents and staff. All Board members, including the Proprietor's appointees, have the same responsibilities in governing the school, with the understanding that the whole Board is responsible for upholding the school's Catholic Character, as defined in the Education Act 1989 and our Integration Agreement.

Board members typically serve a three-year term, but there may be vacancies from time to time.

The Board of Trustees at St Pius X School includes:

• Geoff Hayward - Presiding Member
• Dr John Young - Principal
• Father de la Torre - Proprietor's Representative
• Alan Fleming - Proprietor's Representative
• Lizel Ferriera - Staff Representative
• Vicky Villamin - Parent Representative
• Vaymon Lopati - Parent Representative
• Aroha Thompson - Parent Representative

Board meetings are held monthly, you are welcome to attend, and meetings will include a segment for you to speak to the board. Please contact the Board via the school office if you would like to speak (and what it is you would like to talk about). 

Minutes of the Board meetings are recorded and are available on request. Please contact the school office if you wish to receive a copy. 

Board Vacancies

We are always looking for more people to join the Board, contact the school office if you are interested.