The School Board is responsible for establishing goals and priorities as well as making sure the principal has the necessary resources to manage the school daily. The School Board works in partnership with the community, teachers, support staff, the Ministry of Education and other agencies to make sure we have the best possible outcomes for all of our students.

As a Board, we value and encourage your feedback. School Board members are not the first point of contact for concerns or complaints, unless these are of a serious nature. Please contact your child’s classroom teacher first, before seeing the principal.

Our School Board

• Jessica Middleton - Chair

• Gretchen Cocks - Principal

• Tessa Pearce - Staff Representative

• Jonathan Gaunson - Parent Representative

• Sybil Hart-Woolcock - Parent Representative

• Natasha Murdoch - Parent Representative

• Lynda Ingram - Board Secretary

Meetings

Board meetings are public, so you are welcome to attend if you would like to learn more about what we do. Speaking rights can be granted at the discretion of the School Board. Please contact the Principal in advance if you would like to discuss something with the School Board.

Board Meeting Dates for 2025

• Wednesday 19 February

• Wednesday 26 March

• Wednesday 21 May

• Wednesday 18 June

• Wednesday 6 August

• Wednesday 3 September

• Wednesday 29 October

• Wednesday 26 November

Board meeting minutes are available on request from secretary@yaldhurst.school.nz.

Link to our most recent ERO Report HERE.