2019 Common Election results
For 3 parent representatives
info Alphabetical order
We therefore declare the following duly elected:
Dr Becky Ellis (Macdonald), Mr Mike Greenslade and Mr Solly Turner.
Meet your representatives
My name is Becky Ellis and I am standing for the St Martins School Board. My son William is in Year 4 and is currently based in Room 3 with Ms Wood.
I have been a parent representative on the St Martins School Board for 3 years which I have really enjoyed. I have particularly enjoyed making a tangible difference to the school my son attends. It has been a privilege to be a parent representative on our school board and I would like to continue this role.
I am an engineer and over the past 3 years I have had an active role in the our rebuild; the new building which has just been completed and the refurbishment of the existing block which has just started. Through this rebuild process I have been able to share my knowledge of the engineering process, as well as learn a lot about how teaching happens and how our children learn. I am looking forward to being able to carry on this involvement as our rebuild continues.
Me, my husband, Greg Ellis, and our son William enjoy being an active part of the school community. We are actively involved in the Whanau Group which is currently constructing a Waharoa entrance way for the school ; my part in the project is leading the carving of the stone pillars, based on a unique design created by one of our parents.
My name is Mike Greenslade and I'm standing for the St Martins School Board. I've been on the St Martins School Board of Trustees for three years, helping look after the finances. I'm a Chartered Accountant and business owner and I really enjoy being able to contribute to the school community. Both my boys have attended St Martins since Year 1, Pete is now at High School and Lenny is enjoying Year 7. My wife Katrina and I have lived in Christchurch all our lives and I actually went to St Martins myself a few years back!
We've had a really dedicated hard working BOT team who devote a lot of time helping make St Martins a great place to learn and grow. It's been a challenging time, guiding the school through a rebuild process, moving into a new building, and having stability and a team of people who have built up knowledge, skills and work well together is definitely a plus. We are part of the way through this process and I would really like to be able to stay on the Board and help guide and support the school management and teachers through the next phase and beyond.
I value being part of this special community. When I'm not at work, I enjoy mountain biking in the Port Hills, spending time with my family and make a mean home-made muesli.
St Martins School, School profile number 3534.
Tena koutou katoa
I have been a parent at St Martins School for 5 years and my daughter is now in year 6. I also have a step son in year 3 and a wee boy who is almost 2. This means I have a lot of motivation to invest my time and energy into the ongoing positive growth and development of the school. I would like my children as well as yours to have the best possible primary education experience while at St Martins now and into the future.
I am a fully qualified and registered social worker with a background in child protection practice and engagement in social policy. In my current role I have management responsibility for a small team and am involved with the local leadership team. My fundamental beliefs are for a fair, socially just, culturally responsive, inclusive and safe society for our tamariki. For me it is important that our children's school reflects and promotes these values through its decision making, policy development and through its engagement and collaboration with the school community.
I look forward to having the opportunity to potentially represent these values on the Board of Trustees.
Nga mihi nui
Solly Turner
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