OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Board of Trustees is responsible for seven key work areas in the school, which are:


  • development and ongoing review of the school charter.

  • monitoring and reviewing your school’s progress.

  • putting in place a policy framework.

  • employing the principal.

  • managing assets.

  • ensuring your school’s legal compliance.

  • implementing the National Education Guidelines


Our board, on behalf of the parents and the proprietor, governs the school and sets policies. You are most welcome to attend BOT meetings at 6 pm in the Meeting Room. This year’s meeting dates are below;

  • 8 February

  • 22 March

  • 17 May

  • 21 June

  • 9 August

  • 6 September

  • 1 November

  • 6 December

Any change of date will be notified in the school newsletter

BOARD MEMBERS

Joh Andrews – Chair

Bishop's Representative

I have three children at NBC, who are my greatest achievement. I work as a Financial Services Consultant in the Education sector.

I believe in the importance of every child being given all opportunities and support available, to achieve an education to the best of their ability, which will enable them to reach for their dreams

Deb Daines – Principal

As CEO, I am involved in all aspects of the BOT governance and take these through to management for implementation in the day-to-day running of NBC.

Fr Benito Velasco

Parish Priest

Catholic Parish of Christchurch East


Miss Rosey Hart

Staff Representative

I am the Teacher at New Brighton Catholic. I am involved in the Whanau Group at school. I am interested and enjoy teaching history, art, music and science.

Kerri Hale

Parent Representative

With two children at NBC, I have been part of the school community for six years. I am a primary teacher with a particular interest and passion for special education. Being on the Board of Trustees enables me to contribute to our school and give back to the school community.

Janelle Lang

Parent Representative

I have a daughter at NBC and a son starting in 2023. I am an Accountant in the residential construction industry, with experience within the facilities management and electrical distribution industries. I believe every child should be given the support and tools to achieve to their highest standard and look forward to being a part of the Board of Trustees to support this.

Dianne Sugrue

Parent Representative

I have two daughters – one started NBC in 2017 and the other is due to start in 2020. I am the Payroll Systems Manager for ANZCO Foods and recently completed my Bachelor of Business (Human Resources) while working full time. I am truly proud to be a part of the NBC School family and look forward to working on the board to ensure every student at NBC is able to attain his or her highest possible standard in educational achievement.


BOARD DOCUMENTS

Charter

NBC-Information-Booklet-2022 (1).pdf

Information Booklet

Confirmed-2019-NBC.pdf

2019 Special Character Review



ANNUAL REPORTS


2020-Annual-Report.pdf

2020

NBC-Annual-Report-2019.pdf

2019




POLICIES


New Brighton Catholic policies are available online.

You can access them and, when it is time, review them by going to:

schooldocs.co.nz and searching for New Brighton Catholic

Username: nbc

Password: footsteps

Click on Current Review, then on the highlighted policy. Policies under review are advised in the newsletter. If you don't have internet access, school office staff can easily provide you with printed copies of the policy and the review form.