LEARNING TODAY, FOR THE CHALLANGES OF TOMORROW
The Board of Trustees (BOT) is a group of elected people who are responsible for governance and control the management of the school; the board is entrusted to work on behalf of the stakeholders (the wider community). The board delegates all authority and accountability for the day-to-day operational organisation of the school to the Principal.
The BOT is responsible for determining the direction in which the school is heading. This occurs only after a great deal of consultation with parents, staff and students of the school to ensure that the school is providing the highest quality of education possible and a safe place in which students can learn.
The BOT is about enhancing student achievement; this requires each key player to fully undertake their responsibilities. An uncompromising commitment to the ongoing improvement of student achievement must be paramount for all trustees. Enhancing achievement for ALL students is our major focus.
What does the BOT do?
While the ultimate authority for the school system rests with the Ministry of Education, others have key roles in the delivery of education. Parents and caregivers, students, principals, and staff all contribute as members of the education partnership through the BOT.
Every Board must prepare and maintain a School Charter. The purpose of a School Charter is to establish the mission, aims, objectives, directions, and targets of the Board in relation to the Government's national education guidelines (NEGs), national administration guidelines (NAGs) and the Board's local priorities.
The Board therefore sets the destination for the school and has the overall responsibility for the school; the Board does not interfere in the day-to-day running of the school. The Principal sets the course to reach the destination; the Principal monitors and provides feedback to the Board on progress towards those goals.
The BOT meets each month and reports back to their community in the following ways:
* Beaconsfield School newsletters available here under Newsletter;
* Board meeting minutes available here under Board Minutes;
* The Annual Meeting - the annual report is presented (this report includes all matters relevant to and required by the School Charter);
* When required, consultation documents are circulated to parents and the school community to make submissions on; and
* All reports are available to be read at the school and are available here under Board Talk.
Your Board of Trustees are:
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Mrs Sharon Dahlenburg (Chairperson)
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Barry and I have been happily married for... far too long. We have two daughters; Murphy (yr 9 at Timaru Girls High School) and Naeve (yr 4). Barry and I moved to South Canterbury from the Coromandel 15 years ago. But we are both originally from Sunny Southland - home of the Ranfurly Shield!
Murphy started her schooling at Salisbury. When Salisbury was closed we looked at other schools in our area for a school that had a strong academic record, which would foster the individuality of our children and provide an excellent learning environment, supported by enthusiastic and motivated teaching staff. We found that Beaconsfield offered all this and a bus service.
Beaconsfield has all the necessary components to provide our children with the tools to not only thrive and be successful in the world as we know it but in a future that we can only imagine.
I believe that every child should be encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential.
The "rural-ness" of Beaconsfield fosters a sense of community and belonging in its students that is priceless in today’s society.
It is a privilege to be Chairperson of Beaconsfield School.
Portfolio: Transport
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(Principal)
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Mrs Kirsty White (Staff Trustee)
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Hello my name is Kirsty and I am married to Jason. We have two sons Isaiah (yr 9) and Conor (yr 2).
We live in Timaru, both of us have grown up and been schooled here. I have been on two BOT’s, learning a lot about the running and governance of a school.
I have been teaching at Beaconsfield School since 2008, prior to that I was at Makikihi School.
My interest in particular curriculum areas are maths and assessment, where I am passionate about leading the school and staff with up to date changes and current research. I enjoy encouraging children to take an active part in all school life and take every opportunity to be part of the many sports teams available. The netball area is of particular interest to me, as well as children taking part in all physical activities offered within the community.
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Lyn Braid
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Hello, my name is Lyn Braid partner to Alistair (Ali) Seyb for 25 years. We have 3 children, twin girls Laura and Olivia (yr 5) and Ethan (yr 2).
I am very passionate about our children's education and have very strong family morals. I am proud our children can be part of this friendly education family at Beaconsfield School.
This is my 2nd Term on the Board of Trustees. I am looking forward to continue working as a team and to accept the challenges that lie ahead on governing our school. My focus while on the Board - providing a safe learning environment, offering a variety of education with a strong emphasis on the basics of Reading, Writing and Math, Communication and Simplification for our parents.
We have a great team of professional staff at Beaconsfield School who show passion, dedication and commitment for all our students. They have the beliefs for great forward thinking to educate, with a strong focus on values.
I will endeavour to ensure this continues in the school environment and make sure all our students are given the best possible opportunities available to allow them to evolve which will enable them to "LEARN TODAY TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF TOMORROW'. Remembering always - "OUR CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE'.
Portfolio: Health & Safety & New Entrant Pack
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Mr Lindsay Anderson
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Hello. This is my second term as a BOT member. I’m married to Belinda and we have two boys attending Beaconsfield School; Jacob (yr 8) & Oli (yr 5).
Being a member of the BOT represents an opportunity and a challenge to find out more about what is happening in the school and to be involved.
I have found being a board trustee to be an enriching and rewarding experience, and believe that the board is making a positive difference to our students achievement.
We face complex challenges: ensuring that our children’s education is adaptable enough to respond to and reflect the strengths, aspirations and needs of each and every one of our students in a knowledge based society of the 21st century – Learning Today, For The Challenges Of Tomorrow.
I hope to ensure that our core focus remains on improving student achievement. This will require a conscious effort to look for areas where improvement is needed and take the necessary steps to make this happen.
Portfolio: Finance & Communication
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Mr Conrad Waldron
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Co-opted July 2010 onto the Beaconsfield School Board of Trustees to fill a vacancy.
Portfolio: Property
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Mr David Lamb
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Like many of us at Beaconsfield my origins are from within the school catchment. In 2005 we moved back to South Canterbury to be closer to relatives and enjoy a more balanced lifestyle.
Trish and I have Alex, Hamish and Grace who all currently attend Beaconsfield School, and I will have completed my first term as a trustee in the 2010 elections. I've enjoyed contributing further to the school as a trustee, and learnt much.
While the school has experienced a series of recent mergers, it is gratifying to see our school community become a stronger, better resourced, cohesive entity, with a great teacher, parent partnership focused on our children's success.
I want to continue developing this learning environment, as we face the future challenges.
Portfolio: Employment & Personnel
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Mrs Lynda Robinson (Executive Officer)
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My name is Lynda and I currently work at Beaconsfield School as the Executive Officer.
I am married to Peter and we have three children, Andrew and Megan are both studying at Canterbury University and Ethan has started his first year at Timaru Boys High School.
We have our own building business in Timaru and I am also quite involved in the running of the local South End Swimming Club.
I have been working at Beaconsfield School for about 4 years now and have experienced many changes during this relatively short time. I really enjoy my job as it offers a variety of work, along with constant contact with the children and teaching staff.
The role of BOT Secretary is in line with my position at Beaconsfield and I enjoy the challenges of keeping up to date with everything that is going on.
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