development and ongoing review of the school charter.
monitoring and reviewing your school’s progress.
putting in place a policy framework.
employing the principal.
managing assets.
ensuring your school’s legal compliance.
implementing the National Education Guidelines
The Board of Trustees are elected every three years and is made up of five parents, a staff representative and the principal. The BOT governs the school in consultation with the staff and community. BOT meetings are open to the public.
Meetings are held twice per term at the school and meeting dates are found on the school calendar. The minutes of all meetings are held in the School Office. Dates of meetings are subject to change should this be needed by the members of the Board.
Kia ora tatou,
My name is Reagan Thompson and I was elected to the Board of Trustees for Pahoia School in August 2022. Our whanau lives in Aongatete, and our two boys started their schooling at Pahoia in 2021 and 2022 respectively.
I was born in Heretaunga (Hastings) and attended all of my schooling there. Growing up around orchards and farming, I developed a strong interest in primary industry and subsequently attended the University of Canterbury to complete a degree in Forestry Science (B.For.Sc). Later in life, I also completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an agribusiness finance focus (University of New England). In recent years, I have taken an interest in governance and am a member of the NZ Institute of Directors.
My employment background is diverse having started my career on apple orchards in Hawkes Bay before moving into forestry research in Rotorua. I have worked in operational forestry and dabbled in investment finance during a four-year stint in London. I spent some time in Australia working on agribusiness development projects which segued into management consulting about ten years ago. Nowadays I run a boutique management consulting company focused on the global forestry, agribusiness, and wood products sectors. I also run a small avocado orchard where we live.
My name is Emma Ward
I have been a part of the Pahoia School community for four years. I have two boys, Sebastian and Alexander, currently in Aongatete and Waipapa Pods.
I have been involved with the Pahoia School Fundraising Committee for the past three years and I took on the co-chair role in 2022.
My career involves accounts administration and payroll for a number of businesses while also assisting my husband to run our architecture business.
I enjoy being involved in the Pahoia School community and am looking forward to expanding my involvement as a member of the Board of Trustees. I look forward to being be a proactive, enthusiastic member of the board and pride myself on being someone who takes action.
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2024 Annual Report
2023 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report
2021 Annual Report
The Board of Trustees has a triennial review schedule for all school policies and Health and Safety documents.
These policies are maintained in a secure on-line folder, along with all other Board Documents. If you would like to see a copy of a policy, please contact the school office.
2025-2028 Charter
2025 Improvement Plan
Concern and Complaints Process
Health and Physical Education Statement