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Cotswold Mātāhae School 2025 Board of Trustees Elections

Marie Bianco —

Board Elections will be held later this year - are you interested in find out what is involved with joining a School Board of Trustees ?

Schooled, formerly Christchurch Education Services (CES) will be providing BOT election services to our school in this years BOT election.

Are you interested in finding out more about the role of a board member at Cotswold Mātāhae School ?

Why join a school board? 

School board members are active leaders in our schools. They have an important role of supporting strong professional leadership and ensuring effective teaching for all students through informed governance.

Parents/caregivers and people in the wider community can be parent representatives. School boards need to represent the diversity of their school communities to ensure a bright future for all our children.

The school board elections are the opportunity to vote for candidates who will make a positive difference for children’s education. We need more people willing to use their skills and experiences for the benefit of students!

"Board members are entrusted by the community to ensure the success of our schools and a bright future for our children. We need an education system where all children are expected to succeed and one where we all take shared responsibility in ensuring this happens. As a member of a school board you can make things happen - you can make a difference."

- Lorraine Kerr, NZSTA President

What does it mean to be on a school board?

Our Community member guide to the role of school boards provides information on what school boards are, the role of members, and how to become a board member. You can also check out our information for parents on the NZSTA website.

Our communities need great boards to help build great schools 

Click here to hear from school trustees (now known as school board members) share their experience on what it's like to be on the board.

Cotswold School is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of:

  • Five Parent Elected Representatives

  • One Staff Elected Representative

  • The School Principal

Trustees are elected every three years with the next election due in September 2025. We will be calling for nominations in July this year.

Board meetings are held monthly.

If you would like to find out more about the role of a board member please reach out to one of our current board members. They are often at school events or at pick up and drop offs, or alternatively send them an email to find out what is involved.

Presiding Member / Chairperson

Deputy Chairperson

Trustees: