Board

Kia ora! Welcome to the Takapuna Primary School Board

At the heart of Takapuna Primary School (TPS), our dedicated team celebrates the vibrant journey of learning and growth of our tamariki (children). A big thanks to our extraordinary kaimahi (staff) for nurturing and guiding our young learners in achieving their academic and personal goals.

Our students, the heartbeat of our school, embody our values with pride, excelling in various fields, including academics, sports, and the arts. 2024 was a hugely successful year with great achievements and experiences, including our biyearly school camp.

2025 is a triennial Board election year so we’re getting ready to close out this Board term and look to welcome fresh faces and ideas that build upon the legacy of our predecessors. For more on the Board elections – see below.

Our board members, a mix of passionate community members, staff, and parents of current or former students, are devoted to enhancing TPS’s journey. Discover more about us in our individual bios.

For 2025, we look to actively support school investment and enhance opportunities for learners and families, that align with the school’s strategic and annual plans. 

Our Board’s Structure & Committees

Our board functions through a blend of full board and committee meetings, leveraging the expertise of our members for efficient governance. While committees focus on specific areas, the full board makes all final decisions. Specific committees are:

• Property Committee:Works on property management and future planning, including developing long-term plans in line with Ministry of Education guidelines.
• Health and Safety Committee:Ensures a safe and healthy environment for our tamariki and staff, maintaining rigorous health and safety standards and practices.
• Finance Committee:Offers financial oversight and guidance, ensuring responsible management of the school’s budget and finances.

We are always on the lookout for people who can support the school Board, either by joining on an ongoing basis and/or supporting specialist pieces of work or projects. If you would like to know more about getting involved, please email: takapunaboard@tps.school.nz

Our Board meeting dates across 2025:

Please note:  Board meetings are open to the public, but they are not public meetings. If you have a topic you would like to raise please do connect by email prior: takapunaboard@tps.school.nz

2025 Board Elections

As noted above this year is the triennial Board election year. Board terms at TPS are 3 years and our next election will be on the 10 September 2025. Additional sessions to find out more will be shared leading up to our elections.

A successful Board brings a range of perspectives and experience. Anyone can be on the Board however the school is always seeking support with regards to the following areas:

• Legal / HR
• Marketing
• Property management.
• Health & Safety
• Te Ao Māori
• Governance / Risk Management
• Finance

For those that would like additional detail, there is a lot of available information online, however some suggested links to start with are:

• What is a school Board:
  https://www.education.govt.nz/education-professionals/schools-year-0-13/administration-and-management/what-school-board
• Community member guide to the role of the school Board:
  https://www.schoolboardelections.org.nz/assets/Korari/c171d421a3/Community-member-guide-to-the-role-of-the-school-board_Sept-2020-v3.pdf
• Becoming a Board member:
  https://www.schoolboardelections.org.nz/becoming-a-board-member/
• NZSTA: Information for parents – school Boards:
  https://www.tewhakaroputanga.org.nz/advice-and-support/information-for-parents

Finally – we love having an interested and engaged community. If you would like to know more, please do get in touch!