Mark Weston, Presiding member
Kate Carlyle
Justin Williams
What skills do you bring to the Board of Trustees?
I bring over ten years of business and people management experience. I have a strong technical background and am knowledgeable in HSE policies and practices in commercial and industrial working environments. I am people focussed and strive for others around me to achieve their potential.
Where do you see Ōropi School in 3 years’ time?
Continuing to focus on the play-based learning approach and community spirit that underpins the good work undertaken by many at Oropi School. I want the school to be a safe, encouraging place of learning that focusses on the key elements to student success.
What do you hope to learn from being on the Board of Trustees?
I believe learning is the key to success in life and I expect to learn as much from this experience as I plan to contribute. I am hopeful that I will take away a detailed understanding of the administrative systems that sets the platforms for education and work hard to support our Teachers needs so they can focus on supporting our students.
What do you do in your spare time?
We love to explore this awesome little country of ours through bushwalks, hikes and road trips and are grateful for the opportunities we have to do so. We love to get the kids out on their bikes and check out new parks and cafes as well as catching up with extended family.
I also enjoy roasting coffee and creating and sampling new blends and flavours.
Peta Troughton
What skills do you bring to the Board of Trustees?
My skills are soft. I don't have skills in HR or Finance or Comms or Management. What I will bring to the BOT will be an interest in community and wellbeing.
Where do you see Ōropi School in 3 years’ time?
I hope Oropi School will be full of happy, engaged and supported students. I hope the staff at Oropi School will feel part of a loving team and have job satisfaction.
What do you hope to learn from being on the Board of Trustees?
I'm looking forward to a deeper understanding of how the school leadership team make decisions and what 'big' questions are being asked. I look forward to getting to know that other board members who so kindly try to make a difference.
What do you do in your spare time?
I am just learning about myself again after having my kids. I'm a slow learner! I love reading and eating. I love heading out on a nice day to Lake Tarawera with the kids for a mid lake picnic. I love a cuppa and a chat. I always have an AirPod in listening to one podcast or another. I enjoy my veggie garden. Oh and trawling Pinterest. Aaannnddd adding things to cart.
Tracy McIntosh
What skills do you bring to the Board of Trustees?
My skills are 110% commitment and dedication to anything I do. I enjoy teamwork and the importance of communication. I bring some experience from my time as a committee member at play centre and Kindergarten.
Where do you see Ōropi School in 3 years’ time?
I see Ōropi school continuing on with its strong values. I see a school full of students who display a positive attitude towards school, who continue to be risk takers, explorers and strive for their personal best. I also see some new games being created by the children on rainy and very hot days, underneath the new astroturf cover.
What do you hope to learn from being on the Board of Trustees?
I hope to have a wider understanding of the education sector and along with the other board members ensure the best outcomes for all students at Ōropi school.
What do you do in your spare time?
Spare time! What is that? If I do find some, I fill it with walking (not on the streets but walking tracks) , enjoying time with the family, camping, winning a good old fashion board game (i'm slightly competitive) and producing anything arty.