The Board of Trustees is the governing body of Raumati South School. The Board consists of 5 elected parent representatives, two coopted parent representatives, a staff representative and the Principal.
The Board of Trustees is accountable for student achievement. It exercises this prime accountability by providing an environment for the delivery of quality educational outcomes. It is responsible for ensuring that the focus for strategic planning is on improving student achievement, and on teaching and learning programmes. The Board is also responsible for finances, property, staff and pupil welfare.
The Board is proud of our school and its facilities. We are constantly striving to improve our school for the benefit of the children. The Board welcomes parents to contact them if they have any recommendations or queries.
Current members of the Board
Garry Aitchison 
This is my fourth term on the Board. I have attended many training sessions to help me understand the role of a trustee and be an effective board member. I am particularly interested in the Finance and Property areas of the Board's responsibilities
Sarah Lee -Chairperson 
I was elected to the Board in April of this year and have a particular interest in health, Maori culture and language, and the overall health and well being of staff and pupils at Raumati South School.
Graham McDonald 
I became Principal of Raumati South School at the beginning of 2007. As Principal I manage the school and ensure that the strategic direction of the Board is implemented.
Nik Swan 
I was elected as a Parent Representative onto the Board in 2007, and am a parent to one current pupil. I have enjoyed the opportunity to help steer the direction of our school towards a high achieving environment where all our pupils can enjoy success, and where teamwork flourishes. My previous experience in not-for-profit society management and administration has been put to good use in my present role.
I believe being actively involved in your children's education can only be a positive and rewarding experience for both parents and children. This has definitely been the case with my involvement at Raumati South School which is why I am keen to take the next step and become involved at the Board of Trustees level.
Vanessa Watt
I am very pleased and excited to become involved with Raumati South School as a Board member. My husband Kosta and our three children have been living on the beautiful Kapiti Coast since December 1994, and have been parents associated with Raumati South School since 1997 (when our eldest daughter first became enrolled.) Born in London, England- my parents emigrated to New Zealand when I was two years old- where they raised myself and my brother in the South Island. I definitely consider myself a New Zealander- a kiwi; however in my 20's I decided to take a 6 month break from my work to travel. I returned back to New Zealand from England 7 years later- with a whole lot of unexpected experiences- including a Macedonian husband (former Republic of Yugoslavia), and 2 year old daughter!
That 2 year old daughter is now a 17 year old at Kapiti College (Year 12), our NZ born son - 13 years, and in Year 9 at Kapiti College, and with our youngest kiwi daughter 8 years old, in Year 4 at Raumati South.
Having worked for Government social services for 20 years; over the last five years I returned to University to complete some post graduate studies, and also enjoyed diverse part time contract work for various social services, or in a private capacity. I am now employed part time by Te Hiringa Hauora Matauranga Iwi Social Services, and also enjoy further contract work coordinating interagency plans for youngsters with challenging behaviours and/or needs.
I have always based my study and work in the area of children, adolescence, families/ education. I consider myself to have a special interest and passion in this area. I particularly enjoy supporting children/ young people and their families experience and achieve success- no matter what the barriers or difficulties faced! I have found schools can provide a very good place to start.
Lastly- I am never happy without a good "mission"/ or challenge - involving a group of people working together. Needless to say- I am enjoying my current new role with the Board and look forward to the term ahead.
Moira Titchener 
I am the elected staff representative on the Board of Trustees. I am also the Assistant Principal at Raumati South School. I have worked at the school for many years. I love the environment at Raumati South School. We allow our students to take risks in a supported way, not only within the classroom environment, but also in the playground, and in "Education Outside the Classroom" programmes. We allow skateboarding and bike riding, and have a large "farm" area the students play on at lunchtimes. We also have camps and off site activities to further challenge and extend students.
I enjoy the supportive community and many wonderful parents that work with the school in its aim to educate students to become lifelong learners.
Martin Sebire 
Board of Trustee member
Mike Harron 
Board of Trustee member
Faye Albrecht 
I am secretary on the Board of Trustees. I also work as secretary for the School.
Annual Agenda 2009
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18/2 |
18/3 |
20/5 |
10/6 |
5/8 |
2/9 |
28/10 |
25/11 |
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Curriculum |
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Literacy |
Health |
Maths |
Science |
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Technology |
Maths Literacy |
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Policy/Procedure |
Nag 5 Health & Safety |
Annual Plans & Charter |
Nag 3 Personnel |
Self -Review |
Nag 4 Finance & Property |
Nag 2 Strategic Plan |
Nag 9 Legislation |
Social Studies |
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Strategic focus |
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Special Topics |
Property project Mg'ment |
Strategic Direction |
Special Projects |
Pupil Survey |
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Principal's Appraisal |
Budget Year 8 Survey |
Board meetings are held twice a term. The agenda for each meeting is displayed at the office six days prior to the meeting. Minutes of each meeting may be viewed at the office once the Board has confirmed them.
The Board invites anyone who is interested to attend our meetings.
Donations
For 2009 a school donation has been set at $60 for one child and $80 for two or more children. All funds are carefully managed to derive the greatest academic benefit for your child. A reminder that a third of your donation may be claimed back from Inland Revenue when you complete your tax return
Strategic Plan
A new strategic plan was introduced to the community on 25th June 2008. This plan was developed over a year with input from trustees, and staff.