Our Senior Leaders
The Senior Leadership Team (or SLT) is made up of the Principal and two Deputy Principals. They collectively oversee the running of all aspects of school life.
While the division of labour is split between senior school (yrs 11-13) and junior (yrs 9-10) with each DP taking charge of an area, all three of the SLT work collaboratively to meet the needs of students, teachers and the wider school community.
Department and Faculty Leaders
HOD = Head of Department
HOF = Head of Faculty
Diane Pemberton
HOD Science,
Chemistry
Board of Trustees
Kia ora e te whaanau.
Thank you for taking the time to visit the Otorohanga College's Board of Trustees (BOT) section on the College website. Trusteeship on a school BOT is a challenging and rewarding role, and one that allows a community's voice and aspirations to determine the future of a school through its Charter and Strategic Planning. Trustees hold their positions on the BOT with pride.
The following explains a little about the general purpose of the BOT.
The BOT is responsible for four key areas of governance:
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Accountability: Student progress and achievement, review, financial monitoring and resource management.
- Leadership: Governance model, clear purpose, roles and responsibilities, effective meetings and relationships.
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Employer Role: Good employer, performance management system, effective relationships, health and safety and recruitment.
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Representation: Community consultation and engagement, board consultation, trust and relationships.
The BOT is also responsible for:
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Developing and reviewing the school charter
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Monitoring and reviewing Ōtorohanga College’s progress
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Putting in place a policy framework
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Employing the principal
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Managing assets
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Ensuring legal compliance
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Implementing National Education Guidelines
The above areas of governance and responsibility ensure a framework for school operations which fosters safety, equity, transparency and accountability.
Our current BOT is made up of the following people and their respective roles:
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Mark Pitts-Brown - Parent Trustee, Hostel Liaison
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Traci Liddall - Principal
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Emily O'Reilly - Student Trustee
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Chris van der Heyden - Staff Trustee
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Lorraine Fox - Chairperson, Parent Trustee,
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Michael Ritch - Parent Trustee
Lorraine Fox
BOT Chairperson
The next triennial elections will take place in 2022 and all BOT's will be looking for skilled, community minded and big picture thinkers to sign up. You can find out more about trusteeship and the role of the BOT here:
Thank you for choosing Otorohanga College, your community College.
Chris van der Heyden
Staff Trustee
Emily O'Reilly
Student Trustee
Chris
van der Heyden
Board Member
Lorraine Fox
Board Chair
Traci Liddall
Principal ~ Tumuaki
Michael Ritch
Board Member
Mark Pitts-Brown
Board Member
Teaching Staff
Jacqui Wallace
Digital Technologies, Junior Learning Programme, Performing Arts
ICT Lead Teacher
Hostel Staff
Dom Fortis
Jayne Fortis
Dawn Winikerei
Kelly Hemara
Other Staff
Annelies Black
Librarian
Keita Pedersen
Science Technician
Ngaire Te Kanawa
Property Cleaning
Jackson Willison
Thrive Mentor
Te Taki Ruarau
Thrive Mentor
Chris
van der Heyden
Caretaker / Grounds person