Becoming a Board Member
Want to find out more about the upcoming Board Election?
Kia ora te whānau ō Paparangi School
It’s board election time! In September we will be electing board members for the next three years. Nominations are open for the election of 5 parent representatives to the school board. Come along to morning tea with the Principal tomorrow, Thursday 28 July at 9am, to hear about becoming a Board Member (RSVP to the office).
The returning officer for the triennial board election is Bernardine Vester. She can be contacted at returningofficer@myschoolelection.nz. The electoral roll is held at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours. The timetable for the election is:
- Supplementary Roll closes: Monday 1 August
- Nominations Close: Midday on Wednesday 3 August
To nominate yourself or someone else go to: www.myschoolelection.nz/mynomination
- Voting Starts: Wednesday 10 August
- Election Day is September 7
- Voting Count: Tuesday 13 September
- New Board in place: Wednesday 14 September
Nominations can be made online through an email link provided in the Call for Nominations. However, a hard copy nomination form can also be obtained from the school office. If you wish to stand for the board, it is recommended that you provide a candidate statement and photograph – take a great ‘head & shoulders’ photo of yourself and write 1-2 paragraphs about what you have to offer.
Who can join a School Board?
The School Board plays an important role in the governance of our school. Parents/Caregivers and people in the wider community can be parent representatives on the Board. School Boards need people with a wide range of skills but most of all with an interest in education and the well being, progress and achievement of all children. If you would like to know more about the rewards of being a Board Member you can:
come along to morning tea with the Principal on Thursday 28 July at 9am to hear about becoming a Board Member (RSVP to the office).
contact the current Presiding Member, Helen Ashton, who is available to answer any of your questions - helena@paparangi.school.nz or speak with any of the other current members: Cameron Sherley, Duncan Kennington, Gary Mitchell or Richard Ng.
read the "Community guide to the role of school boards"
go to the School Trustees Association website for more information
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Parents, please use the App to send a message about a student absence. It is our preferred method of contact for non-attendance and is quick and easy to do.
Email: office@paparangi.school.nz
Website: https://paparangi.school.nz
Location: 57-59 Beazley Avenue, Paparangi, Wellington 6037, New Zealand
Phone: +64 4-478 6617