The Board is the Crown entity responsible for the governance and the control of the management of the school. The Board is the employer of all staff in the school, is responsible for setting the school's strategic direction in consultation with parents, staff and students, and ensuring that its school provides a safe environment and quality education for all its students. The Board is also responsible for overseeing the management of personnel, curriculum, property, finance and administration.
The structure of the Glendowie College Board is as follows:
The Board normally meet eight times per year, and also operate a 'Finance and Property' sub-committee. Parents and other members of the community are welcome and encouraged to attend the Board meetings as observers.
Further information on the role of the Board can be found here: http://www.minedu.govt.nz/Boards.aspx
Glendowie College's Board Election Information leaflet may be downloaded here.
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August Meeting : Wednesday 20 August 2025
Dear Glendowie College community,
Firstly, I would like to thank Trudy Gibb, Ruth Richardson and the Senior Leadership Team for taking extra responsibilities while Gordon Roberston was on sabbatical leave. They both ensured the school continued to flourish under their care and guidance.
I would also like to thank Bridget Rothbart, who has stepped down as the Staff Representative to the Board, having served six years. Her insights from the teachers and the activities of the school have been invaluable and we wish her well. We then welcomed Melanie van Ansem into the role, and the Board is excited to get to know Melanie.
At this week’s meeting, we were joined by Glenda Neilson, one of our Guidance Counsellors. She and her team, Andrea Curtis and Janette Tuckey provide a confidential, easy-to-access service which caters for all students. This is a self-referral process, although families may recommend an appointment with a Counsellor. If you wish to contact them, their email address can be found on the college website.
As this Board is coming to an end, I would like to encourage you all to VOTE via the link from the Election Pilot Mission Control email sent to your inbox on 13 August 2025. We have some wonderful candidates, so please take a moment to read and make your VOTE. In addition to this, the Student Representative nominations are underway, and student voting will be happening soon too. The new Board will be welcomed in at the September meeting.
Term 3 continues to be a very busy term. From the Musical Gala Concert, KBB Festival, Winter Sports Tournament Week, and Dance Showcase (second show tonight at 7pm). It is important that students balance these commitments with the preparation for their assessments. The Parent/Teacher/Student conferences were also well attended and useful to identify where improvements are needed.
Finally, I would like to thank those parents that have paid their child(ren)’s donation, and a reminder to those that are yet to pay. This is a very much needed donation, so that we can continue to provide the opportunities parents expect from GDC. Payment may be made via the parent/student portal or email student.accounts@gdc.school.nz for assistance.
Ngā mihi nui,
Belinda SutherlandPresiding Member
