Board | Poari

The Board | Poari is a Crown entity and takes on the role of Governance.  Members whom have equal voice include the Principal, a Staff Member and 5 elected parents/caregivers who can co-opt further members.  Elections are held every three years with 2025 being the next election year.  Here is the timeline for the 2025 new Board Election:

Call For Nominations: Friday 18 July  Board Election Notice #1 July 2025.pdf

Nominations Close: 12 noon, Wednesday 6 August

Voting Papers Issued: Wednesday 13 August  

Election Day: Wednesday 10 September, closes 4pm

Declaration of Results: Tuesday 16 September   

New Board takes Office:  Wednesday 17 September

New Board First Meeting: Wednesday 17 September 5:00 pm

DECLARATIONS:

• New Staff Board Member Notice MoE_1546_STA_Declaration_of_Results.pdf
• New Staff Board Member Candidate Profile MoE_1546_STA_Candidate_Profile.pdf
• New Board Election Results (reminder first meeting Wednesday 17 Sept @ 5 pm, staffroom) MoE_1546_PAR_Declaration_of_Results.pdf

Board Presiding Member

On behalf of the Board, I extend a warm welcome to you and your whaanau. We are proud of our School and keenly promote the close links between the School and our families. We value your interest and assistance in all aspects of School life.

I wish your children a happy and full School life, and you as parents/ caregivers a rewarding and involved time with our School community.

Ngaa mihi, Tinei Tagaloa–Leniu

VS 2025 Strategic & Annual Implementation Plan.pdf

**COMMUNITY CONSULTATION NOTICE/PAANUI

Kiaora, Talofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Kia orāna, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō nī, Kamusta, Bula Vinaka, Namaste, Salam

 

Meeting Dates 

Check the School Newsletters and/or the Office to confirm dates 

The Board meet twice a Term, usually on Mondays @ 5:30 pm, in the Staffroom

Members of the public are welcome to attend and may request to be granted speaking rights by the Presiding Member, in advance of the Board Meeting

Board Folder (Agendas/Minutes/Reports) available from the Office Reception

Contact the Board

Visit, speak with or email the Principal Dr Deanna Johnston

deannaj@viscount.school.nz

c/o Viscount School, 65 Viscount Street, Maangere, Auckland 2022 

Current Presiding Member:  Tinei Tagaloa-Leniu

Principal:  Dr Deanna Johnston

Staff Board Member:  Meafou Tavui

Board Member:  Olivine Lealiifano

Board Member:  Josh Tomuli

New Board Member:  Leah Morris

New Board Member:  Lauie Tofa

Minute-taker:  Jan Sila’ila’i

 

Policies & Procedures

Please contact the Principal.  Visit the Office Reception for the Viscount School Policies

NB> In 2024, the Board implemented and adopted its Policies on their Viscount SchoolDocs portal (click on the Policies & Procedures Tab)

Each School Term, certain Policies are reviewed by the Board.  We welcome and encourage your review/feedback.

NO SCHOOL – Teacher Only Days 2025 

Days closed for instruction so that our kaiako can undertake the required MoE Mathematics PLD

–  Term 2 Tuesday 3 June

–  Term 3 Friday 12 September