School Board and Policies

School Board

Every state school and state-integrated school in New Zealand has a School Board. The Board governs the school and work alongside school leaders to deliver great learning opportunities for all students and to achieve and reflect the aspirations of their community. In May 2017, both Ormiston Primary School and Ormiston Junior College formed a joint School Board after consultation with the community. The two schools share the same vision “To guarantee every learner engages in innovative, personalised world class learning”, the same values and the same policies and systems.

What is a School Board?

Our Board is currently made up of ten members who are responsible for our governance (see Te Whakarōputanga Kaitiaki Kura o Aotearoa – New Zealand School Boards Association).

• • Leader of Learning as the board’s chief executive, professional advisor and educational leader.
  • Parent elected representatives from the community.
  • An elected staff representative.
  • An elected student representative from OJC Years 9-10
  • Co-opted trustees (optional).

Board’s Role

A board is responsible for the governance of the school. The board:

• sets the strategic direction and targets for the school or kura
• develops policies and procedures
• consults with the community to make decisions
• oversees curriculum, finance, property, and health and safety
• employs staff at the school or kura.

The board must comply with the Education and Training Act 2020 (the Act) and all other legislative requirements.

Board Members

• • Heath McNeil – Leader of Learning (Principal) – OrmPS – hmcneil@ormps.school.nz
  • Ryan Timoko-Benjamin – Leader of Learning (Acting Principal) – OJC – ryan@ojc.school.nz
  • Kay Kumar – Staff Representative
  • Russell Thomas – Presiding Member Parent-Elected board@ormps.school.nz
  • Oliver Wu – Parent-Elected
  • Krish Naidu – Parent-Elected
  • Rosalie Reiri – Parent-Elected
  • Shontelle Helg – Parent-Elected
  • Tony Shi – Parent-Elected
  • Sara Dean (2026)– Student Representative (OJC Year 9-10)

Board Meetings and Minutes

The School Board meets regularly throughout the year to discuss governance matters, review progress toward strategic goals, and ensure the ongoing success and wellbeing of our learners and community. Meeting dates are shared in advance through school calendars (see Events), and members of the public are welcome to attend the open sections of Board meetings. Minutes from confirmed meetings are available on request by contacting the school office at admin@ormps.school.nz

Reporting

Policies

Please open the following link to view the school governance policy and other policies around Curriculum, Health and Safety, Finances as per the contents listed in the document below;

http://ormistonprimary.schooldocs.co.nz/
username: ormistonprimary
password: ormps

School Donations

Currently, Ormiston Primary School does not ask for school donations, as the school Board has opted into the government donation scheme.

All school related educational experiences, for example, a Learning Habitat trip to Auckland Zoo or transport costs to a sports day are paid for by school funding.

Under the scheme, the school is allowed to ask families for contributions towards the costs associated with an overnight camp