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
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March Meeting : Wednesday 19 March 2025
Dear Glendowie College community,
At our March Board meeting, we had the inaugural presentation from our Head Prefects, Emma Bews-Hair, Leilani Pohutuhutu, Sophie Barry and Tom Nevell. They were very insightful and inspiring. Emma acknowledged that they wish to leave a legacy and feel the importance of their role across the school. They understand their behaviour is reflected in the school’s reputation and wish to forge strong relationships within the community of fun, connection and diligence.
Tom went on to illustrate the students’ perception of AI. Something that is at the forefront of education and businesses alike. He believes the negative stigma of using AI needs to be replaced with its usefulness as a tool. Maybe I should have used it for this month’s newsletter!
Leilani illustrated the need for the cautious use of social media and the importance of being cyber smart, not sharing private information online and needing to embrace a culture of respect and confidentiality. The Head Prefects are planning to facilitate workshops around bullying/anxiety and peer pressure as a way of reinforcing appropriate behaviour and language with Year 9 students.
To wrap up the presentation, Sophie went through what was working well, such as the Junior Social and Athletics Day, as ways to strengthen relationships. Building on the sense of community to have fun and support those giving it a go. They are looking forward to the Senior Ball in May and continuing to work together, sharing and celebrating their strengths, and being positive role models. On behalf of the Board – thank you for your insights. This brings me to briefly note the other important messages and activities for March:• Donations, thank you to those that have paid, or part paid, we appreciate what we receive. Here’s a reminder of the discount if paid before 31 March 2025 - for one student it’s $20 off and for two or more students it’s $30 off. If you are paying in full and reducing the amount, Accounts will remove the discounted money from your account.• The first Taurere Whānau meeting for 2025 was well attended by many new GDC Year 9 whānau. They shared kai and talked about what it meant to be a part of this group, and the support offered.• Philippa Jones (Deputy Principal) and Michelle Simpson (Faculty Leader Social Sciences) have presented a well-received session at the IB conference in Singapore.• Japan and China trips are fast approaching, and we wish the students and teachers well. Also, a huge thank you to staff for the time spent on preparations. Wishing you a solid finish to Term 1 and enjoy the Easter holiday break.
Ngā mihi nui,
Belinda SutherlandPresiding Member
