To be held on Monday, 9 December 2024 at 5pm in the Staffroom...
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The Board is the governing body of the school consisting of five elected community representatives, a staff representative, the Principal and up to 4 co-opted members.
The Board’s role includes responsibility for property, personnel, and finances, reporting to the audit office and the community, and ensuring the quality of delivery of the teaching curriculum.
The Board holds scheduled monthly meetings commencing at 7.00pm in the school staffroom. Anyone is most welcome to attend meetings as an observer. Copies of meeting minutes are available from the school office. The School Charter, School Policies and Education Review Office Reports are also available.
Outstanding Achiever Award
The Paraparaumu Beach School Board is now seeking nominations for this year’s Outstanding Achiever Award. The purpose of this award is to acknowledge students who have achieved at a very high level, and to promote these students as role models throughout our school community in a manner that reflects and incorporates our school CREST values. We encourage nominations from Years 4-8 students.
To read the full explanation and to complete the nomination form, please click here OAA Letter for nominations 2024
Nominations close on Friday, 22 November 2024.
2024 Paraparaumu Beach School Board Members:
Chairperson – Matt Hudson (from Term 2 2024)
Principal – Jess Ward
Zoe Pearson
Sam Direen
Sam Chambers
Sarah Hinder-Boyd
Staff Rep – Rachel McDowell
Secretary – Marie Barfoote
Financial Statements
To read the 2020 PBS Financial Statements click here PBS – 2020 Unaudited Financial Accounts
To read the 2021 PBS Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 2021 click here Annual Report 2021
To read the 2022 PBS Annual Report for the Year Ending 31 December 2022 click here Annual Report 2022
Board Notices & Agendas
12 November 2024 Board Agenda
To be held on Tuesday, 12 November 2024 at 7pm in the Staffroom...
Read More15 October 2024 Board Agenda
To be held on Tuesday, 15 October 2024 at 7pm in the Staffroom...
Read More3 September 2024 Board Agenda
To be held on Tuesday, 3 September 2024 at 7pm in the Staffroom...
Read MoreMeet Your Board Members
Matt Hudson - Board Chair (from T2 2024)
I am
passionate about giving PBS kids the best opportunities and broadest experiences possible, while giving them the critical and lateral thinking skills that have never been more important to succeed in life. I also feel that emotional intelligence is crucial if kids are going to be able to navigate relationships in a society that’s increasingly shaped by technology.
I want to provide our kids with the technical skills that are relevant in an online world, where an ability to quickly master shifting platforms can only help their future success. I also want to reinforce resilience and growth mindsets that are needed to give our kids the mental tenacity they’ll need to overcome life’s hurdles as they grow into thriving adults.
Zoe Pearson
Zoe has a legal background, completing LLB, LLM and PhD degrees in Law in New Zealand and Australia, and has worked mainly in the legal field in government and academia in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Zoe has also had voluntary roles with various non-profit and community organisations.
Sam Direen
Hi there, nice to meet you.
I’m Sam and have two kids attending PBS – Devin (Year 3) and Romie (Year 0).
My motivation for becoming a Board member is to understand more about the school and influence these settings for the benefit of all families with kids attending PBS, while also ensuring the staff are supported.
The skills I bring to the Board should help support good decision making, especially anything that would benefit from some solid analysis or risk management. I’m trained in economics, finance and accounting and was Treasurer of Kāinga Ora (formerly Housing NZ) for several years. My current role is managing a large team responsible for the Kāinga Ora Budget and reporting, but ultimately it’s about leadership and helping people make better decisions.
In my 20s I taught English for three years offshore (this was a fun OE gig – I do not claim to understand the pressures that teachers face!) and Jasmyn, my wife, is an ECE teacher and regularly relieves at various kindergartens/centres across town.
My free time is usually micro-managed by my son Devin, who is into absolutely everything, but also includes catching up with my two sisters and parents (also on the coast), having all originally come from Christchurch.
Sam Chambers
Tēnā tātou e te whānau,
Ko Sam Chambers tōku ingoa
Ko Hata tōku ingoa whānau
Ko Sam Chambers tōku ingoa
Ko Hata tōku ingoa whānau
PBS & the wider school
community has always been a part of my life; having been a pupil myself, alongside my siblings and now being a parent of current pupils. Being on the school board does not just stem from this connection but a desire to be involved in the future of Paraparaumu Beach School beyond my own whānau.
community has always been a part of my life; having been a pupil myself, alongside my siblings and now being a parent of current pupils. Being on the school board does not just stem from this connection but a desire to be involved in the future of Paraparaumu Beach School beyond my own whānau.I believe that education is as equally as important as a sense of belonging; I would like to represent the Māori whānau in this kura and I have taken steps to do so by joining the whānau rōpu and encourage other whānau to do the same so that they too, can be involved in the emerging kaupapa Māori of this wonderful school.
I bring over 10 years experience in administration and team management, and am closely involved with the operation of a locally owned and operated Before, After School Care and Holiday Programme. Thinking outside the box is second nature to me; but I still consider all aspects when making decisions, be it the wellbeing of the tauira (students) or the school as a whole.
I am enthusiastic and dedicated in utilising my skills on the School Board and in our kura.
Sarah Hinder-Boyd
I’m a mother of two daughters, and we have chosen to settle back in Kāpiti to raise our girls. We’re an active family, spending our time tramping, cycling and running.
As a former student of Paraparaumu Beach School with excellent memories of the school and teaching staff, I’m pleased that my daughters follow in my footsteps. There is a strong sense that Paraparaumu Beach School is a wonderful, supportive, and nurturing school. My whānau feels incredibly fortunate to be a part of the PBS community, therefore I’ve accepted the offer of a Board position to use my skills to assist the Board and give back to the school.
My professional experience encompasses Risk Management, Governance, Finance and Strategy. Informal experience and past volunteer roles have provided me with insight into service and decision-making roles.
As a recent graduate of the Kāuru Level 2 Te Reo Māori program, I have worked to increase my knowledge of Te Ao Māori and have a good base from which to support our students and continue learning.
Of importance to me is the inclusive, equitable, individualised education of all students. PBS has an amazing foundation of excellent staff and parents who give students the opportunity to thrive.
