Board of Trustees (BOT)

The Board of Trustees of Houghton Valley School is responsible for the governance of the school. The Board’s role is a strategic one, focussed on the big picture and employing the Principal to manage the school.The BOT is made up of the School Principal, a representative from the school staff, several parent representatives who are elected by the parents and other members who are appointed by the BOT.

The board’s role is set by the Education Act and the BOT is required to ensure the school meets the government’s National Education Priorities. These are:

  • Success for all
  • A safe learning environment
  • Improving Literacy and Numeracy
  • Better use of student achievement information
  • Improving outcomes for students at risk
  • Improving Maori student outcomes
  • Reporting


The Board

Ross Pickard – Chairperson

Raewyn Watson – School Principal

Peter Holmstead - Staff Representative

 Susan Langston – Parent Representative & Treasurer

Andrew Downes - Parent Representative

Sarah Fussell-Quarmby – Parent Representative

Oliver Valins – Parent Representative


Minutes of BOT Meetings

Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting – February 2013

Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting – May 2012

Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting – March 2012

Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting – Feb 2012