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.
All three of the SLT work collaboratively to meet the needs of students, teachers and the wider school community.
LEADERS OF LEARNING (LOL)
Diane Pemberton
LOL Science,
Chemistry
Board of Trustees
Kia ora e te whaanau.
Thank you for taking the time to visit the Ōtorohanga 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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Duncan Coull - Presiding Member, Parent Trustee
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Jaimee Tamaki - Parent Trustee
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Lyndsay Kurth - Principal
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Takarei Bidios - Student Trustee
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Jen Roughton - Staff Trustee
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Kim Ingham - Presiding Member, Parent Trustee
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Michael Ritch - Parent Trustee
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Aaron Cornelissen - Parent Trustee
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Monica Clark - Secretary
The next triennial elections will take place in 2025 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 Ōtorohanga College, your community College.
Board of Trustees
Lyndsay Kurth
Principal ~ Tumuaki
Duncan Coull
Presiding Member
Kim Ingham
Presiding Member
Michael Ritch
Board Member
Chris van der Heyden
Staff Trustee
Aaron Cornelissen
Board Member
Jaimee Tamaki
Board Member
Takarei Bidios
Student Trustee
Jen Roughton
Staff Trustee Board Member
Teaching Staff
Jacqui Wallace
Digital Technologies, Yr 10 Junior Learning Programme,
ICT Lead Teacher
Hostel Staff
Dom Fortis
Jayne Fortis
Dawn Winikerei
Leighjyn Tamaki
Ngaire Te Kanawa
Property Cleaning
Support Staff
Lucy White
Librarian
Keita Pedersen
Science Technician
Chris
van der Heyden
Caretaker / Grounds person
Lisa Koppens
Finance Officer
TBC
Counsellor
Jackson Willison
Thrive Mentor
Te Taki Ruarau
Thrive Mentor