Essentially the role of the Board of Trustees is to work with the Principal to set the future direction of the school and to check that we are on course.
Robyn Cormack BOT Chairperson
Some examples of our recent focus areas:
- Promoting
Te Whanau Tahi and Restorative Processes – this is about strengthening the
working relationship between teachers and students to grow student
engagement and achievement. The
result is not only a calmer school, with improved academic results, but
the growth of a happy, supportive community. There is a real sense of family, where students
encourage and help each other to succeed.
- Improving
NCEA pass rates is a high priority for us.
We work hard to ensure every student has a clear learning pathway
that is tailored to their needs and aspirations. For instance our Service Academy offers
an alternative school programme focused on military careers. It is designed to meet the needs of
students who find mainstream classes challenging.
- We have
carried out major property refurbishments to reduce maintenance costs and
channel more resources into learning (for instance the old science block has
been replaced with new labs in the core school buildings; we have a new
gymnasium floor and a new special needs unit).
- We continue
to communicate with our wider community through regular newsletters, and
we value your feedback.
This Board believes in the value of a Naenae College
education and the importance of a strong college to the local community. I am proud to be associated with such a
vibrant, inspiring school and its outstanding principal and staff. | 
