New Windsor School Board

New Windsor School Board

The  New Windsor School Board is comprised of 7 elected members, a staff representative, and the Principal.

The Board’s purpose is to “ensure every student at the school is able to attain their highest possible standard in education achievement”. This is achieved by setting good policies for the school, monitoring student achievement, and ensuring the school complies with legal and policy objectives. The Principal is the Board’s ‘CEO’, and is responsible for delivering on the strategic vision and policies set by the Board, who are intended to be a representative stakeholder group.

The Board operates as one but often forms smaller committee’s for different projects and pieces of work. The committee’s then reports back to the Board. 

Board meetings are held twice a term on a Monday evening in the school office or staffroom. Dates and times for meetings are advised in the school newsletter. Board meetings are not public meetings, but meetings held in public which all New Windsor School parents are welcome to attend.

The Board, as representatives of the parents, welcome comments and suggestions which will make us a more effective school. Please contact our Board Secretary via email at botsec@newwindsor.school.nz with your feedback, or if would like to discuss Board related school matters.   

 Board Meeting Dates for 2024

Meeting 3 – May 27, 2024

Meeting 4 – July 1, 2024

Meeting 5 – August 19, 2024

Meeting 6 – September 23, 2024

Meeting 7 – November 11, 2024

Meeting 8 – December 16, 2024

Members

Presiding Member – Scott Leman

 

Thank you to the New Windsor School community for electing me to the School Board in 2019.

 

I have two children currently attending New Windsor School, Noah who started in 2017 and Penny who began in 2019. I currently work in the IT/Technology industry as a Category Manager.

Outside of work I have interests in sport, photography, and online gaming.

 

I joined the Board because I want to support New Windsor School to be the best it can be.

I look forward to continuing to serve the school, its staff, and the wider New Windsor community over the coming years.

Deputy Presiding Member – Ashley Quensell

Malo ‘etau lava, Malo le soifua, and Greetings Everyone.

I have been a Board Member at New Windsor School since June 2013 and Presiding Member since June 2019. I am also a Board Member at Blockhouse Bay Intermediate School since June 2019, and a Member of the Pasifika Advisory Committee (Komiti Faufautua) at Mt Albert Grammar School since March 2023. 

I work in the Private Security Sector as the General Manager of Events & Venues at Red Badge Group based at our Head Office in Auckland. I have been a Board Member of the Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) representing the Associate Members since October 2018.

 I am a kiwi born Tongan/Samoan raised in West Auckland. My wife (Lee-Anne) is a Cook Island/Kiwi also raised in West Auckland. As a family we moved from New Lynn to New Windsor in 2012 and we have 3 children who absolutely love this community and our primary school.

I am immensely proud of our Senior Leadership Team, Teachers, and Support Staff. Our school Board is culturally diverse, collaboratively inclusive, experienced, resilient, and can dynamically pivot with the challenges of school life.

Malo aupito, Faafetai lava.

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Board Member – Akbar Hossain

 

Board Member – Chris Yee

I have been a member of the New Windsor School Board since September 2024 and currently serve as the Finance Committee Lead.  I am a Chartered Accountant with 20 years experience across a  broad range of industries.  Currently, I work as a Commercial Performance Business Partner at Auckland International Airport, where I support the Operations team in driving financial performance and strategic initiatives.

Originally from Wellington, I moved to Auckland in 2010.  My family has been part of the New Windsor School community since 2019, with my twin daughters, Lily and Kayla, attending the school.  I am passionate about supporting the school in fostering a positive and enriching environment for all students.

Outside of work and my role on the Board, I enjoy running, rugby league, football, travel and spending quality time with my family.

 

 

Board Member – Nikita Thakkar

 

Board Member – Anna Gilbert


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Board Member – Selah Hart

Ko Selah Hart toku ingoa, Ngati Kuia, Ngati Apa ki Te Ra To, Rangitane o Wairau, Ngai Tahu, Ngati Kahunganu ki Wairarapa oku iwi

I am a mother of tamariki at New Windsor Primary’s bilingual unit, Te Whanau Puawaitanga since 2016, and was graciously asked and accepted a role on the Board on behalf of Tw Whanau Puawaitanga in 2020.

I originate from Waiharakeke (Blenheim) in Te Tau Ihu and have been working in Maori Health since graduating High School.  I work to lea the strategic direction of the Board of Directors and support all staff at Hapai Te Hauora to ensure the overall operation of the organisation runs smoothly and cohesively.  I hold a Diploma in  Business Administration and have over 15 years experience working in the Maori Health and DHB sector.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my son’s Sione, Siuta, Sekope and daughters – twins Jordan and Jericho, and Judea, playing team sports, and spending time with friends and whanau.

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Board Member – Phonderly Siohane – Staff Representative

Faakalofa lahi atu,

I am of Niuean nationality and love engaging in any matters relating to Pasifika and all Pasifika Nations. I love learning about other countries languages and culture. I am able to speak 3 languages fluently. I am the Deputy Principal of New Windsor School and have been here for 10+ years. One of the important roles that I have is to work closely with the Principal supporting her in the day to day running of the school, and deputising for the Principal whenever the need arises. This is a role I absolutely love! My responsibility for the junior school (in both student well-being and academic progress) enables me to be in and out of classrooms on a daily basis which is another reason I love working at New Windsor School.  Our children are just amazing, as are our parents and

community. My experience in being a School Board Member as the Staff Representative, is that I have been on 2 other School Boards in the same role over my 30+ years of teaching. New Windsor School is a great school where the people and children are its greatest asset!

Monu Tagaloa!

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Board Secretary – Petula Mathews