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At St Leonards School, like in all New Zealand schools, our Board is the "big picture" team. While our Principal and staff manage the day-to-day magic in the classrooms, the Board is responsible for the overall governance, strategy, and financial health of the school.

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Guided by the Education and Training Act 2020, our primary focus is always the same: ensuring every student at St Leonards has the support, resources, and environment they need to reach their highest potential.

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What We Do

Think of the Board as the guardians of the school's future. Our key responsibilities include:

• Setting the Direction: We work with the parent community to create the school’s Strategic Plan.

• Ensuring Achievement: We monitor student progress to ensure our teaching and learning programs are delivering the best results for our tamariki.

• Policy & Safety: We maintain the "rule book" (policies) that keeps our school safe, inclusive, and legally compliant—including our commitment to the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

• Te Tiriti o Waitangi: We ensure the school honors te Tiriti o Waitangi by supporting Māori educational success and incorporating te reo and tikanga Māori into school life.

• Financial Stewardship: We oversee the school budget to ensure every dollar is spent where it matters most—on our students' education.

 

Representation

Our Board is made up of elected parent representatives, a staff representative, and our Principal. We are committed to transparency and open communication, ensuring that the voice of our community is at the heart of every decision we make.

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Contact 

You can contact the board at bot@stleonardsschooldn.school.nz

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