LEADERSHIP-KAIARAHITANGA
Let us keep close together, not far apart - Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa
STAFF
PRINCIPAL: Phil Reynolds
Deputy Principal/Junior Syndicate/SENCO: Kahla Topia
Senior Dean: Rita Howard
JUNIOR SCHOOL:
Room 1(Y0-3): Melanie Wilson
Room 3 (Y4-6): Sharleena Short
Link (Y7-8): Kahla Topia
SECONDARY SCHOOL:
English: Rita Howard
P.E: Simon Barnsley
Art: Adam Jones
Workshop Technology: Danny Cherrington
Food Technology: Adrienne McAvinue
Te Reo: Miringa Silipa
Science: Dave Sadgrove
Maths: Danny Cherrington
Gateway/STAR/Careers: Rita Howard
Visiting Technology: Nikki Matthews, Kerry Whelan-Jones
Learning Support Coordinator: Molly North
SUPPORT STAFF:
Finance/Administration: Rangi Tuhiwai
Administration/Library: Karen Sadgrove
Caretaker/Groundsmen: David Thonig & Rob Davies
Cleaners: Daphne Nikora & Leanne Ansell
Driver (Town/Gateway): Daphne Nikora
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Student Leadership is an integral part of the leadership team at Mangakahia Area School.
Supporting the Head Students these are the following groups:
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Student Council - representatives from every year level commencing Year 5
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Wellness Team - looking at ways to maintain and improve student hauora
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MASSE Team - the kaitiaki of the kura, actively leading environmentally sustainable practice at Mangakahia Area School
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Sports Council
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House Captains
SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Principal: Phil Reynolds (BA, Dip Tchg, Grad Dip Education)
Deputy Principal: Kahla Topia (BA Tchg)
Senior Dean: Rita Howard (BA, Dip Tchg)
Head Students: TBC
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Commissioner: Vivien Knowles
Chairperson:
Parent Trustee:
Parent Trustee:
Parent Trustee:
Parent Trustee:
Staff Trustee:
Student Trustee:
Principal: Phil Reynolds
The Board of Trustees (BOT) elections are held in May every 3 years (e.g. May 2016, May 2019, May 2022).
There are two Board of Trustees Meetings per term.
Please see the Board Plan to see what is included in each meeting, and which Policies are to be reviewed.
You are welcome at any Board meeting, please contact the School Office for when the next Board Meeting is scheduled.
If you would like a copy of any Board minutes please email admin@mangakahia.school.nz
PTA (Parent Teacher Association)
Whanau Supporting Whanau - Being there for our kids
We are parents, grandparents and staff who meet monthly to discuss what is going on at school and what we can do to help out.
We organise school based community events, help with fundraising and assist at school events.
Meeting Details:
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First Monday of each month
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No meetings during term break
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4.30pm in the staffroom