Our Board

 

The Picton School Board fosters high student achievement by supporting the principal and staff to provide teaching and learning programmes which incorporate our vision, values, key competencies, essential learning areas and principles as expressed in the New Zealand Curriculum.
The Board meets twice a term in weeks 4 and 8

Fiona Cornwall - Presiding Member

Kohi Duncan - Deputy Presiding Member

Lora Crapper 

Susana Tyrell

Donna Aldridge

Lianne Adams - Staff Representative

Judith McManaway - Secretary

 

What is the role of the Board?

• Contributes to the inclusive culture of the school.
• Provides all students with opportunities to achieve success in all areas of the national curriculum.
• Gives priority to student progress and achievement in literacy and numeracy.
• Gives priority to regular, quality physical activity that develops motor skills.

It also evaluates the progress and achievement of students through the analysis of good quality assessment information, giving priority to:

• Student progress and achievement in literacy and numeracy.
• The breadth and depth of learning related to the needs, abilities, and interests of students; the nature of the school’s curriculum; and the scope of the national curriculum.
• Identifies students, and groups of students, through the analysis of good quality assessment information, who need learning support (including gifted and talented).