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Waterview School Board

2025 - 2028 School Board

We are delighted to welcome back our returning Board members, Jess Keating and Square Lee, along with our newly appointed members, Alex Lowther and Kathryn Cunningham. We also congratulate Vera on being successfully re-elected as our Staff Representative.

A huge thank you to all our parents and caregivers who took the time to vote and support these wonderful people. Your participation helps strengthen our school community.

We look forward to an exciting and productive term ahead as our Board continues to work alongside staff, students, and whānau to ensure the very best outcomes for our tamariki.

The role of the Board is governance, not the day-to-day running and management of the school. The Board are elected every 3 years and consists of 4 parent-elected members, 1 staff-elected member and the Principal. The Board may also co-opt members to ensure that the Board has the necessary range of skills.

The Board is accountable for student progress and achievement. It provides the strategic direction for the school through the Charter (a long term plan, an annual plan and student achievement targets). It also sets policy, provides a framework in which the Principal manages the school, complies with Ministry of Education (MOE) legal requirements, employs the staff, is responsible for the health and safety of the site, property, finances and self-review.

The Principal is a member of the Board and contributes to governance but is also responsible for the day-to-day management the school, implementing policy, the charter and directed by the Education Act to manage the school as he/she sees fit.

Board meetings are public meetings. Members of the public are welcome to attend but may not speak without prior permission from the Board Presiding Member. If you would like to address the Board you must first speak to the Board Presiding Member who can be contacted through the school office.

Board minutes are on the school noticeboard in the office foyer, once they have been approved at the following meeting. The Board endeavors to upload a Board newsletter on HERO after each Board meeting with an update on Board matters.

No one individual has authority to speak on behalf of the Board, without delegation. Any matters for the Board or questions related to Board business should be directed to either the Principal or the Presiding Member.​​​​​​​

Board Newsletters

Current Waterview School Board Members 2025-2028

Meetings begin at 6:30am in the school office. Dates for 2025 meeting's are:

  • February 26th
  • March 27th
  • May 21st
  • June 18th
  • July 23rd
  • August 20th
  • September 17th 
  • October 15th - New Board - 1st meeting
  • November 19th
  • December 10th

**These dates are subject to change**

Current Presiding Member:         

Lafaele Taavale - Parent Elected Member

Members:

Square Lee- Parent Elected Member

Jess Keating - Parent Elected Member

Alex Lowther  - Parent Elected Member

Kathryn Cunningham - Parent Elected Member

Vera Taulealea - Staff Elelcted Member

Brett Skeen - Principal

Principal Brett Skeen

Kia Ora it is my privilege to lead the dedicated, passionate and talented team at Waterview Primary. We are committed to providing all children with the opportunity to reach their full potential enabling them choice in their future where their dreams become achievable and real.

 Waterview staff are a part of every student’s family and work collaboratively to help your child’s learning. We encourage all families to be a part of “school life”.

Jess Keating

Kia ora tatou,

My family and I (including two boys at Waterview Primary) have lived in Waterview for about 7 years and we love the area and community.  In my day job as a lawyer I have acted for board directors and trustees and understand the importance of governance and how it should function.  More specifically, I have represented school Boards in a variety of employment and health and safety matters.  I am happy to be able to offer my experience to the Waterview Board to help it meet its primary objectives and be a great employer.  My focus as a Board member is to listen to and learn from the diverse perspectives that make up our school community and to help Waterview Primary continue to be a place where every student is given their best opportunity to learn and to enjoy school.

Vera Taulealea

Kia ora koutou, Ko Tuvira (Vera) tōku ingoa. I am proud to be re-standing as the Staff Representative on our school Board. I am a proud Māori wahine, as well as a wife, mother, and grandmother to my 6 beautiful mokopuna. It is a privilege to serve our school community in this role, and I look forward to continuing to support our tamariki, staff, and whānau over the coming term.

Fa'afetai tele lava, ia manuia lou malaga ma ia tausi lelei oe

Alex Lowther 

TBC

Kathryn Cunningham

TBC

Square Lee

TBC