Raumati South School

Kevin Carroll  

Chairperson

I have one child at Raumati South School,  in Year 3.  I work for a financial institution in Wellington commuting daily.  My wife is involved in the school PTA and the Gala organisation committee.  Raumati South School has been very good to our children and as a parent I am proud of the school my children attend.  The school has a strong base built on quality staff, a supportive local community, and a strong BOT.  I have some experience in both financial matters and people management.  I bring a committment to support our school to continue its path of guiding our children to achieve their goals and to be the best that they can be.   For this to happen  we need to continue to foster a caring and safe environment for our children, staff and their families.

Steve Ferguson     

I live on the Kapiti Coast with my partner and our twin daughters who are enjoying their fourth year at Raumati South School.  We chose to make Kapiti our home beause of the relaxed and family-orientated lifestyle the local community and wider region offers.  My career has afforded me opportunities to work in both the public and private at senior levels in New Zealand and offshore.

My professional interest and expertise centre on transforming businesses, cultivating and implementing strategic opportunities, and developing people and leaders.  I have broad commercial exposure, covering all major aspects of business including strategy, operations, sales and marketing, financial management, policy and customer service. I am a passionate New Zealander and a strong advocate for the Kapiti Region, our unique lifestyle, and the education of our children.

Neil Sayer 

 I am married with one son who is currently in Year 5 at Raumati South School.  I have worked in the construction industry, in various roles , for the last 15 years.  With my positive nature and "can do" attitude I can contribute to the strong team involved in running our very community orientated school.  I have the knowledge and the passion for good decision making to benefit both the pupils and parents alike.  My approach to any issues is with an open mind and  along with commonsense, hope to contribute to good decisions made by a great team.   I look forward to serving the community of Raumati South School.

 Trish Wagstaff - Staff Representative            

I have been teaching at Raumati South School since the middle of 2007. I came to the Kapiti Coast from the Manawatu. I have had experience in management positions at previous schools I have taught in. I am looking forward to contirbuting to the Board of Trustees and putting forward the ideas and views of the staff from Raumati South.

Te Roera (Clive) Puna   

 I am of Maori descent from Ngati Kahungunu. I am married with 5
children and have lived on the Kapiti Coast for 14 years.  All our
children have left school except our  youngest child who is in year 8.
My wife is a secondary school teacher and a well celebrated local
artist.

I am a public servant and hold many voluntary roles in the community.
I bring to the school board of trustees a strong background in
governance and operational management. My skills include strategic
advisor, project management and implementer of policies.

I am passionate about advocating student achievement and initiating
Maori practices that benefit students, teachers and the wider school
whanau. I am proud to be a School Board of Trustee representative for
the School Maori Whanau Committee.

Faye Albrecht  

I enjoy the role as secretary on the Board of Trustees.  I also work as secretary for the School. I have been at the school now for 22 years in varying roles but have enjoyed my time here amongst very supportive colleagues.